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- Patient Demand For Proton Therapy On The Rise
More than 50 years ago, Dr. Robert R. Wilson proposed using proton radiation to fight cancerous tumors. Wilson was a scientist who worked on the Manhattan Project developing the atomic bomb and later championed the peaceful use of atomic energy. Today, the "father of proton therapy," as he is often called, would be stunned by the growth and development of proton therapy in this country. - When The Mind Causes Pain
Susan, a 40-year-old school teacher, was suffering from daily headaches, neck pains, shoulder pains, chronic feelings of tension and sleepless nights.
After performing a number of diagnostic tests and a thorough examination, Susan's physician informed her that her X-rays, blood tests and MRI indicated she had no physical problems. - Some Things You Want To Know About Massage
Most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. And, more people than ever are trying massage for the first time.
Perhaps you received a gift certificate for massage. Maybe work's been stressful, and you've thought about getting a massage to unwind. Or maybe you're already a fan of massage and want to try a different type of massage. - Web Sites Teach Public About Bugs, Germs, Deet
What are the 10 most dangerous pests? What are antimicrobials and how do they protect us? What do the most effective insect repellents contain?
Find answers to these questions and more on the Consumer Specialty Products Association's public information Web sites, DeetOnline.org, AboutBugs.com and AboutGerms.com. - Finding The Right Doctor: The Key To Conquering Pain
One of the greatest challenges people with pain face is access to appropriate care. Although chronic pain disables more than 50 million Americans, chronic pain sufferers are among the most undertreated patients in the United States.
According to The National Pain Foundation, pain accounts for 80 percent of all physician visits, yet sufferers are often shuffled from one health care provider to another without relief. - Outdoor Activities Call For Extra Foot Care
The sun is inviting. It becons to you and makes you want to go outside and play.
Days spent splashing in pools, catching rays out on the water and relaxing on the beach are great. Unfortunately, outdoor activities can cause some extra wear and tear on the body. - Seven Tips To Relieve Your Aching Back
Whether it's from playing golf, working in the yard or simply sitting at a desk, statistics show that two-thirds of U.S. adults will experience back pain in their lifetime.
In your day-to-day activities, are you putting unnecessary strain on your back? Here are some ways to protect your back and relieve back pain: - Suffering From Hay Fever? New Mist Promises Relief
With the arrival of allergy season, more than 26 million allergy sufferers prepare for the sneezing and congestion that accompanies hay fever. But are their remedies up to the challenge?
An allergic condition, hay fever results from exposure to substances in the air, like pollen, which cause cells in the human immune system to release histamine causing an allergic reaction. - Asthma Triggers And How To Control Them
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you love pets? What if you had to choose between these things and your ability to breathe?
Unfortunately, for many asthma sufferers, that choice is one they make every day. Asthma affects millions of Americans, many of them children. Asthma is a serious condition that restricts airways and causes breathing difficulties which result in approximately 5,000 deaths annually. - Lens Implant Potentially Improves Driving Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved new claims for Pfizer's Tecnis, making it the first eye lens implant for cataract patients with the potential to improve the safety of older drivers with cataracts and the people with whom they share the road. - Some School Buildings May Be Health Hazards
School boards and parents are discovering that schools they labored hard to raise money to build in the last 10 years or so are subjecting their children to mold and indoor air quality problems.
Many of these problems can be attributed to choices made in building materials. Some materials provide a ready food source for mold. Roof leaks, wall leaks, window leaks or plumbing failures have even led to the destruction of materials installed to protect the buildings. - Excessive Worry May Indicate A More Serious Problem
John of Greensboro, N.C., is one of the 4 million Americans who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
GAD is a serious medical condition characterized by excessive worry about everyday events such as work or family responsibilities. People who suffer from GAD experience chronic worry more days than not for a period of at least six months. - Allergy Season Brings Trouble For Many
Allergy season is here, and that spells trouble for millions of Americans.
Allergy triggers, like oak, ash, alder, elm, poplar, sycamore, grasses, molds, mulberry, and ragweed, can cause anything from sneezing to watery eyes to fever. - Over The Holidays, Give Yourself The Gift Of Sleep
During this busy holiday season, as you nestle snug in your bed, forget the presents yet to be wrapped and settle your brain for a long winter's nap.
Sleep specialists say the best gift you can give yourself this year is the gift of sleep. According to a study published in the September 2005 issue of the journal Sleep, the average sleep duration among U.S. adults is only 6.9 hours per night, and 39 percent get less than the 7 to 9 hours recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
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