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Choking is the seventh leading cause of accidental death. It doesn’t have to be that way, because choking can be stopped using the Heimlich maneuver. This life-saving technique was developed by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974 and is credited with saving thousands of lives since then.\ Read the rest of this entry »

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Wednesday, September 21, 2005

A good time
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Now is a good time to finally accomplish some of those things you’ve been meaning to do. Now is a good time to be thankful for all that you have and for all the positive possibilities open to you.\ Read the rest of this entry »

A pharmacist stacks prescriptions in a Buenos Aires pharmacy that only sells prescription drugs. Drug importation is technically illegal in the U.S., but individuals are allowed to make small cross-boarder purchases of prescriptions for their own use. The FDA has come down against the practice, however, saying it cannot ensure the safety or quality of medications from foreign sources. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
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Older People Who Exercise Experience Less Joint and Muscle Pain

By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD
on Monday, September 19, 2005

Sept. 19, 2005 — Older people who exercise regularly experience fewer aches and pains than other people their age who are less active. Rearchers found elderly people who engaged in brisk aerobic exercise, like running, had 25% less joint and muscle pain even though they were more likely to suffer painful injuries. Read the rest of this entry »

Scientists have demonstrated that an anti-cancer compound can offer hope of new brain cancer treatments.
August 23, 2005

A new study by researchers at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, suggests that a drug which can fight cancers deep inside the brain could be on the way.

Scientists have found that a compound that works to counteract a hormone associated with tumor growth can pass through a membrane called the blood-brain barrier. Read the rest of this entry »

Human stem cells transplanted into injured mice help them walk again, suggesting human treatments are nearer.
September 20, 2005

California researchers have successfully transplanted human neural stem cells into mice with spinal cord injuries and demonstrated improvements in the animals’ ability to walk, suggesting future human treatments are a little bit closer, a leading scientific journal reported Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Medicines—both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription—are a part of most people’s lives. To use medicines safely and effectively, keep the following points in mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Beyond the physical and mental difficulties that come with aging, becoming older and more frail makes an elder more vulnerable. Unfortunately, there are many people that can take advantage of those weaknesses, either intentionally or unintentionally. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Jo Cavanaugh

What is there to harvest when you are occupied day and night with caregiving for a loved one? Your harvest is based on how you view your situation and the level of self care that you allow yourself. As a caregiver, I was never more alone or feeling depressed than when I allowed myself to become overtired and run down. It was then that I realized that I need to get some rest and respite from my caregiving. I was no good to anyone in my fatigued and over-extended state. Read the rest of this entry »

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Always in you
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You cannot hold on to any moment, for as soon as you know it is here it will be gone. What you can do, though, is to live each moment fully so its value will always be with you. Read the rest of this entry »

As Sophistication Has Grown, So Have Failures, FDA Reports

By Marc Kaufman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, September 17, 2005; Page A07

The number of implanted heart defibrillators that fail is increasing as they become more sophisticated, a trend that government officials said yesterday is worrisome but difficult to stop. Read the rest of this entry »

– Robert Preidt

MONDAY, Sept. 19 (HealthDay News) — A genetic pathway linked to breast cancer recurrence may prove to a new target for treatment, U.S. researchers report.

This pathway was identified in research with mice and substantiated in laboratory tests of human breast cancer samples. The findings appear in the September issue of the journal Cancer Cell. Read the rest of this entry »

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first-aid, life-saving technique that
can revive someone whose heart and/or lungs have stopped working. It’s an
artificial way to get oxygen-containing blood to the brain and other body tissues.
When someone stops breathing, time is of the essence, because the
brain may suffer permanent damage after only four minutes without oxygen,
even if the victim survives. Professional help is still necessary as soon as
possible after you successfully perform CPR. Read the rest of this entry »

Bleeding can be frightening and dramatic. However, in most cases it’s not life-threatening
if it’s treated right away. Here are some self-care and first aid tips. Read the rest of this entry »