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Browsing Month March, 2013

Depression Caused by Dopamine Dysfunction by Michael Barks

By at March 7, 2013 | 7:48 am | 2 Comments

I’ll be honest; I used to not even believe in depression.  At one point in my life, I often didn’t believe in things that I didn’t understand.  A few years ago a friend of mine who suffered from depression took his own life.  A few years later I got in a new relationship with a girl that suffered from depression.  In the over two years that we have been more...

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What is Aortic Stenosis by Kim Stacy

By at March 6, 2013 | 8:12 am | 0 Comment

Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve in the heart does not open and close properly. Your heart has four valves; the aortic valve is the one that pumps blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body (except the lungs) via the aorta. Aortic stenosis is caused by a buildup of calcium on the valve leaflets. This buildup of calcium more...

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What is Diabetic Eye Disease by Angela T. Shasserre

By at March 4, 2013 | 8:19 am | 0 Comment

Diabetes affects millions of Americans.  If diabetes is well-controlled, patients can live long, active lives with the disease.  On the other hand, poorly controlled diabetes can result in permanent damage to many parts of the body including the heart, kidneys, brain, peripheral vascular system, and the eyes resulting in increasing disability and early death.  Although more...

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Am I Anemic?

By at March 3, 2013 | 9:09 am | 0 Comment

What is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood does not have a sufficient amount of healthy red blood cells. When your red blood cell count is low, the cells in your body do not get enough oxygen. The oxygen transported throughout your body is important because it removes the carbon dioxide from your body, a harmful waste product. Anemia is the most more...

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Staying Physically Active Leads to Better Health by Linda Lackey

By at March 1, 2013 | 8:28 am | 0 Comment

From the moment of conception, certain family genes we possibly have inherited have the potential to affect our health from the very beginning and continue to affect us throughout our lives. Regardless of what health issues may confront us, i.e. diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, we have the ability to make choices that could help ease, improve, and even possibly more...

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