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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Abnormal Blood Pressure

PTSD in young veterans boosts heart risks: study

August 05, 2009
New research suggests that the young veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who have mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are also at higher risk for having heart disease risk factors such as tobacco use, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and obesity. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater... Read more »

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Pregnancy And Stroke
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

I feel like I’m in a no-win situation. I talked last time about pregnancy and the dangers of my... Read more »

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Heart Failure: What Does It Mean?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

“Heart Failure?  What does that mean,” she asked.  “Does is mean my heart is going to stop... Read more »

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Managing Stess During the Holiday Season
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

I believe the term "Black Friday" is appropriate. It can be a very dark day when people fight... Read more »

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American Heart Association Recommends Cardiac Screening for Children Taking Stimulants
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

  The American Heart Association released a statement this week that children with ADHD should be... Read more »

Health Guide

Alcoholic neuropathy
Neuropathy - alcoholic; Alcoholic polyneuropathy Symptoms Numbness Abnormal sensations (paresthesia); "pins and... Read more »
Peripheral neuropathy
...some cases, the failure of nerves that control blood vessels, intestines, and other organs results in abnormal blood pressure, digestion problems, and loss of other basic body processes.... Read more »
Blood pressure: low
Low blood pressure is an abnormal conditionin whicha person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each beat of the... Read more »
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Myasthenic syndrome; Eaton-Lambert syndrome Symptoms Weakness / paralysis that varies in severity Drooping head ... Read more »
Urinary catheter: infants
Bladder catheter - infants; Foley catheter - infants Information A urinary catheter is a small, soft tube placed in the bladder. WHY IS A URINARY CATHETER USED?... Read more »

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