Q: I am 38 years old and have 3 beautiful children. But 3 pregnancies left my body a mess, and I want to get back to the way I looked before. I am working out and starting to make some improvements. One problem I don't think I will be able to fix is my legs. I have many of these little veins in the skin, but I also have some very large veins that bulge out on both legs since the last pregnancy. Will these get better when I get in shape?
A:Â It sounds like you have what is
Winter Heart Management Tips For Cardiac Patients
by Editorial Team October 31st, 2013 | Special Interest Section
With all the prepping and planning for the winter season, cardiac patients can easily forget about their heart conditions. Cynthia Thaik, M.D, a member of American Heart Association and a cardiologist, points out a research that shows that deaths from cardiovascular disease increase by 18% during the winter season.
Many heart patients aren't aware of the risks of outdoor activities during the cold weather. It can easily cause unexpected hypothermia. This is when the body temperature dips low and there isn’t enough energy left in the body to keep the internal body temperature warm. Most of the hypothermia deaths
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Many heart patients aren't aware of the risks of outdoor activities during the cold weather. It can easily cause unexpected hypothermia. This is when the body temperature dips low and there isn’t enough energy left in the body to keep the internal body temperature warm. Most of the hypothermia deaths
Dealing With a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
by Jessica B. October 30th, 2013 | Health Observance, Mental Health
This month is breast cancer awareness month, and like every month, there will be thousands of women who get the devastating diagnosis that they will have to fight this disease. Getting a cancer diagnosis can be a challenge to anyone’s mental health, but thanks to the rising awareness of breast cancer, there are many ways for patients to help make sure they are taking care of their mental health while they are fighting breast cancer. Here are a few steps to take:
1) Join a support group – Most hospitals run a wide variety of support groups, so you should
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1) Join a support group – Most hospitals run a wide variety of support groups, so you should
Smoking and Stage One Lung Cancer
by Dean Heller MD October 25th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
Q: I am 56, and I started smoking when I was 16 years old. I knew it was dumb for most of that time, although at the start, we just didn't know.
Anyway, I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer. My doctor says it is very early and that I should do well, although he can not make me any promises. I just want to hear from someone else as I am worried he is sugar coating what could happen.
A;Â To comment on your first thought, yes we have known that smoking is bad for you for many
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Anyway, I was recently diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer. My doctor says it is very early and that I should do well, although he can not make me any promises. I just want to hear from someone else as I am worried he is sugar coating what could happen.
A;Â To comment on your first thought, yes we have known that smoking is bad for you for many