Heart disease is strongly associated with life in modern societies. There are several possible reasons for this. First, people who live in technologically advanced societies live longer because of better standards of hygiene and access to medical services. However, the same reason why a person may live longer also exposes them to greater risk of heart disease. This is partly due to the fact they are more prone to smoking, drinking alcohol, exercising less and become obese. There is of course...
Factors Affecting Stress On Mothers
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Factors Affecting Function After Hip Fracture
Source: eOrthopod
Here are a few facts to consider. A quarter of a million people in the United States will fracture their hips this year. One-fourth of those adults... Read more »
Stressed mothers may have sleepless babies
Babies born to women who experienced depression and anxiety while pregnant are more likely to have sleep problems than other children. Researchers... Read more »
Mother's diet affects infant's long-term bone health
Mothers who eat a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods during pregnancy have children with bigger and stronger bones later in life,... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypothyroidism increases the risk for physical and mental problems.Emergency ConditionsMyxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening... Read more »
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Source: Breastcancer.org
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