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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Complications

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Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink moderately (about one drink a day) have a lower mortality rate than their nondrinking peers, their risk for untimely death increases with heavier drinking. The earlier a person begins drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious illnesses later on. Once one becomes dependent on alcohol, ...

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Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor

By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...very common presentation for chest pain is that of a sharp chest pain. Sharp can be... Read more »

What are some Causes of Chest Pain other than Heart or BP Abnormalities?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or... Read more »

Emotional Eating

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...routine. Many of us turn to food to soothe negative emotions like anger, anxiety, boredom,... Read more »

Processing Emotions and Anxiety

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Alexithymia, or the inability to express emotions in words, may increase the risk of developing... Read more »

Watch: Stop Using Food To Ease The Pain Of Bad Financial News

By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...about feeding your body, it's about feeding your emotions and this happens every time you eat... Read more »

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Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes

What is angina? Angina is short for “angina pectoris,” which in Latin means “pain of the chest.” More specifically, angina is pain originating from the heart when it doesn’t get enough... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery

The Heart Attack Patient Guide describes what you are likely to experience when having a heart attack, as well as your recovery and treatment. This guide describes the various stages... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »

Migraine Issues: What are the causes and risk factors of migraine?

Migraine awareness is high, and recent medical research indicates that migraines are caused by inherited mutations in genes which control brain activity. Migraines usually develop before the age of... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,... Read more »

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