Clod | October 31, 2012
Treating noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland with the drug Proscar (generic propecia) reduces episodes of urinary retention and the need for surgery by more than 50 percent, a recent long-term study has found. The results contradict an earlier 1-year study that concluded Proscar worked no better than a placebo.
Clod | October 1, 2012
Good news for veggie lovers, new findings show that vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and bok choy may help to protect against lung cancer, according to a report published in the August 26th issue of Lancet journal. Researchers found that broccoli and other vegetables in the cruciferous vegetable group protect against lung cancer because they [...]
Clod | September 11, 2012
The thyroid supplements used to treat hypothyroidism contain natural hormones normally made by the thyroid gland. As long as they are prescribed at the proper dose, there should be no side effects. However, if excessive amounts are given, then an individual can have mild symptoms of hyperthyroidism including jitteriness, racing heart and headaches.
Clod | September 10, 2012
In the summer, when heat basically forces every sane person to exercise in the early morning, the intrepid runner will do something almost superhuman in comparison; run in the late morning. In the fall, when the cool winds can snap at you like a wet towel in the loser’s locker room, the intrepid runner will [...]
Clod | September 10, 2012
Today was one of the first truly cool days here in Michigan. It’s a typical dreary Autumn day, where kids are reminded that school is in session and recent college graduates (like me) are reminded that it is high time to find a job. Therefore, here I am with my bachelor’s in psychology and writing [...]
Clod | July 20, 2012
Opportunity development With opportunity development, the club owner is saying, “Let’s change and capture even more members” (similar to the ones we have now). You’re taking a high risk by changing your club, but selling to existing target markets.
Clod | July 20, 2012
When clubs are small, it is easy to make decisions by the “seat of our pants.” We use one half of our brain for logic and the other half for emotion. When my emotion says one thing and my logic says another, I usually go with my heart … life turns out to be much [...]
Clod | July 12, 2012
Recurrent infections may be treated with the same oral medicines as primary infections, reducing the time to healing, development of new lesions, and infectiousness of the sores. Patient-initiated treatment at the first sign of recurrence has been shown to be more effective than waiting for a doctor to initiate treatment. However, episodic treatment of recurrences [...]
Clod | July 12, 2012
For many individuals with HSV-2, no treatment is necessary since infections are frequently asymptomatic, cause few outbreaks, or the outbreaks are mild and quickly self-limited. However, some individuals are not so fortunate. In recent years new medications have become available that can often shorten the length, severity and frequency of these outbreaks, but will not [...]
Clod | July 10, 2012
Have you ever marveled at the athleticism of gymnasts? Maybe you thought it looked exhilarating to swing on uneven bars or handspring across a mat. You may have even wondered if it was something you could try yourself. If you are considering a recreational gymnastics program, make sure you get proper instruction on how to [...]