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Health Encyclopedia: Breast Cancer Diagnosis And Screening: Breast Self Exam And Mammograms

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Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Early detection of breast cancer significantly reduces the risk of death. Women between the ages of 20 and 49 should have a physical examination by a health professional every 1 -2 years. Those over age 50 should be examined annually. A breast exam by a health professional can find 10 - 25% of breast cancers that are missed by mammograms. Between 6 - 46% of the lumps detected by examination are malignant. (The yield is lowest in younger women...

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Massage and Body Work for the Diabetic Body

By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...abundant for Type 1 diabetes. If hardening of the cardiovascular system is without question... Read more »

A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »

Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented... Read more »

How Stress Affects the Body

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...slower build up of atherosclerosis and damage to the cardiovascular system. Although it is... Read more »

Use of Anti-inflammatory Medications

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...physically active and we all know the benefits to the cardiovascular system of physical... Read more »

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Risk Factors for Enlarged Prostate

About 5.5 million American men have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that could warrant medical attention. Age is the major risk factor. BPH occurs in about 60% of men over 60 years of... Read more »

Causes of Enlarged Prostate

Causes of Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaThe causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully known. Several theories have been proposed to explain benign cell growth in older men.Hormonal... Read more »

Anemia: Dietary Factors

Dietary FactorsIron found in foods is either in the form of heme or non-heme iron:Heme Iron. Foods containing heme iron are the best sources for increasing or maintaining healthy iron levels. Such... Read more »

Foot Pain: Insoles and Orthotics

Insoles and OrthoticsInsoles are flat cushioned inserts that are placed inside the shoe. They are designed to reduce shock, provide support for heels and arches, and absorb moisture and odor. In... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Prevention

PreventionBecause colds and flus are easily spread, everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that... Read more »

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