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IBD Dining

IBD DiningMeals can pose big challenges to people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. They can be challenging enough at home. But what about when eating out? For real-world tips on controlling diet when eating at restaurants and in other people's homes, watch this webcast sponsored exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

Keywords: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, chronic inflammatory, conditions, gastrointestinal, GI tract, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBD diet, IBD nutrition, IBD personal stories, IBD experiences, IBD diet tips, IBD eating tips, IBD treatment,

Stress and Heart Disease

Stress and Heart DiseaseWe've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.

Keywords: Stress, heart disease, coronary heart disease, Type-A personality, adrenaline, epinephrine, blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, arteries, group therapy, meditation, smoking, guided visual imagery, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz

Stress and Heart Disease

Stress and Heart DiseaseWe've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.

Keywords: Stress, heart disease, coronary heart disease, Type-A personality, adrenaline, epinephrine, blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, arteries, group therapy, meditation, smoking, guided visual imagery, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz

Treating Alzheimer's

Treating Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's disease, a slowly progressive disease of the brain, is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans over the age of 65. Although there is no cure, there are medical treatments available that can help control the progression of symptoms. By managing the illness, these treatments can greatly benefit patients and caregivers alike. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the state of the art in Alzheimer's treatment.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, treatment, prevention, medications, trials, drugs, therapy, prevention, information, management, healthcare proxy, home safety assessment, driving assessment, tacrine, aricept, exelon, cognex, agitation, benzodiazepines, donepezil, rivastigmine, vaccine, clinical trials, amyloid, vitamin E, advil, estrogen, ibuprofen,

HIV and Anemia

HIV and AnemiaIt's been estimated that up to 95% of people infected with HIV will experience anemia at some point. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked, and untreated anemia can lead to dangerous complications. Join Dr. Lisa Capaldini and Dr. Brian Boyle as they discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, and share important advice for those living with HIV.

Keywords: aids, zerit, hiv, hiv symptoms, aids symptoms, early hiv symptoms, hiv testing, hiv aids, hiv aids symptoms, aids in africa, aids research, aids statistics, hiv test, symptoms of hiv,hiv transmission, hiv rash, early symptoms of hiv infection, aids test, aids virus, hiv statistics, aids africa, hiv dating, what is aids, aids education, aids quilt, hiv pictures, aids pictures, hiv infection, history of aids, hiv positive personals, hiv symptons,pictures of aids virus, acute hiv infection, hiv genome, aids in south africa, hiv treatment, primary hiv infection,aids journal, how aids is transmitted, hiv infection rates, hiv symptoms pictures, aids and hiv, aids discrimination, aids skin lesions, aids marathon, aids news

Seasonal Depression

Seasonal DepressionEvery winter, when the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience depression. Learn how light can help chase away the winter blues.

Keywords: Seasonal affective disorder, S.A.D, SAD, winter blues, holiday blues, Winter SAD, Light therapy, light box therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, dawn simulation, negative air ionization, melatonin, serotonin, antidepressants, sunlight, depression, winter depression, fatigue, oversleep, increased sleep, hypersomnia, sleep, irritability, anxiety, increased appetite, low energy, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, social withdrawal, decreased sex drive, Personal Inventory for Depression and SAD,

Stroke Stories

Stroke StoriesAfter suffering a stroke, many people experience post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness that not only impairs mobility, but also impacts the life of their family and caregivers. Find out how two couples handled the after effects of stroke, and learn what treatments helped them improve their quality of life.

Keywords: stroke, paralysis, spasticity, post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness, spasm, trauma, caretaker, caregiver, phenol injections, botulinum toxin, Botox, Myoblock, contracted muscles, contractures, flexed, intrathecal baclofen therapy, ITB pump, ITB, botulinuum, baclafen, Myablock, interthecal baclofen

Device Therapy for Parkinson's

Device Therapy for Parkinson'sParkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and though there is no cure, there are various treatment options available. One of the latest approaches includes a device therapy called deep brain stimulation.

Keywords: Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease

Living with Parkinson's

Living with Parkinson'sMedications for Parkinson's disease work very well. But symptoms can creep back when they wear off. Discover how one patient is trying to keep life as normal as possible.

Keywords: Parkinsons, Parkinson Disease, motor system, substantia nigra, neurotransmitter, dopamine, anticholinergics, enzymes, MAO-B inhibitors, MAO-B, levodopa, L-dopa, carbidopa, Sinemet, wearing off, COMT, COMT inhibitor, dyskinesia, dopamine agonists, Stalevo, motor complications, pallidotomy, deep brain stimulation surgery, neurologic, neuromessenger, tremor

Living with Carcinoid

Living with CarcinoidSurgery is often necessary when patients are diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. But symptoms, such as severe diarrhea, often continue. Listen to the story of a patient.

Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, diarrhea, carcinoid cancer, carcinoid disease, carcinoid syndrome, Neuroendocrine tumors, flushing, tumorlets, wheezing,

Personal Story

Personal StoryAt the age of 23, Rae Lewis Thornton, the former National Youth Advisor to Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns, received news that would change her life forever: she was diagnosed with HIV. Eight years later, the infection developed into full-blown AIDS. Since then, her efforts to increase AIDS awareness have reached millions. Join us as we talk to her about her experiences, and how she's dealt with tough HIV treatment regimens.

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HIV Treatment Adherence

HIV Treatment AdherenceHIV treatments can be hard to take for many reasons. But without taking properly, their effectiveness can be lost. Hear how one person living with HIV keeps on track.

Keywords: hiv, Adherence

Taking Control of Seizures

Taking Control of SeizuresAccepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for the control of her seizures.

Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet

Monitoring Response in CML

Monitoring Response in CMLSpecial blood tests are used to monitor the response to treatment in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Understanding cytogenetics, FISH and PCR can help you gauge your treatment progress.

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Living with an Ostomy

Living with an OstomyA young woman with inflammatory bowel disease describes her life after having an ostomy.

Keywords: Ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colectomy, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, J-pouch, ileoanal reservoir, ileoanal pouch, ileoanal pull-through, ileoanal anastomosis, colon cancer, colorectal cancer

Diet and Aging

Diet and AgingThe right diet may help you put the brakes on the aging process.

Keywords: Eric Braverman, PATH Medical, aging, anti-aging, diet, nutrition, rainbow diet, antioxidants, herbal teas, spices

Keeping a Personal Medical Record

Keeping a Personal Medical RecordMedical information is usually scattered in many different places. To receive the best possible health care, people are encouraged to gather information in one place and create a personal medical record.

Keywords: medical record, family history, healthcare, electronic medical record, personal health, personal health records,


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