Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals have found that women who have lower levels of sexual desire--often as a result of menopause--are more likely to be depressed and to suffer conditions such as back pain and memory problems than women who report higher levels of desire. The investigators say their findings suggest that women with low levels of sexual desire have a degree of physical and mental impairment comparable to chronic...
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A recent article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings discusses a problem many patients and doctors have: discussing chronic pain.The researchers... Read more »
The Olympic athletes should be concerned about the bad air over China. Troublesome pollutants that cloud the sky will be sucked into their... Read more »
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Quality of life relating to an illness such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is typically measured by standardized questionnaires that request... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Quality of life is significantly impacted by GERD, particularly by heartburn. Quality of life is comprised in many aspects including: Physical... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Lymphedema
Quality of Life is a multidimensional measure of the impact of a disease or condition on daily activities and includes elements such as: Physical... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Migraine headaches have a strong negative impact on numerous aspects of quality of life. Many aspects are affected, including social, academic,... Read more »