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Study of HIV Drug Named “Breakthrough of the Year”

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a lentivirus that leads to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is a medical condition in humans where progressive failure of the immune system can allow potentially life-threatening infections and cancers to thrive within the body.

Becoming infected with HIV occurs through the transfer of blood, pre-ejaculate, semen, vaginal fluid, or breast milk. HIV is present within these bodily fluids as both free virus particles and as a virus within the infected immune cells.

Back in May, a clinical medical study concluded that the use of antiretroviral drugs could result in a 96% reduction in the probability of HIV being successfully transmitted from one sexual partner to another.

Now, the scientific journal Science has cited the HIV drug trial as the “greatest breakthrough of the year.” In short, the study’s findings represent the best medical news in years for those with HIV and their families.

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High Resting Heart Rate Predicts Heart Disease, Study Suggests

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Greg Asseff

The term “heart disease” is a general term that is used to describe a wide range of diseases that affect the heart. The various types of diseases that fall under the term heart disease include diseases of the blood vessels, often called coronary artery disease; heart rhythm issues (arrhythmias), infections of the heart, and heart defects that individuals are born with, congenital heart defects.

Within many medical circles, the term “heart disease” is used interchangeably with the term “cardiovascular disease.”

Cardiovascular disease is typically associated with conditions that involve plaque build up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart which, in turn, narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart.

This condition is called ischemic heart disease (IHD) and can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Ischemic heart disease is the most common form of heart disease. Additional types of heart conditions and issues, including infections and events that affect the heart muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also fall under the general term of heart disease.

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Testosterone Treatment Boosts Muscle, but is it Safe?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Testosterone therapy is a medical treatment that is designed to boost the testosterone levels in men that are lacking sufficient quantities of the hormone. In recent years, several medical professionals have suggested that testosterone therapy would be ideal for maintaining the health of aging men.

Others, however, believe that more research remains before it can be determined whether testosterone therapy could increase the risk of life-threatening health conditions including cancer and heart disease. So, is testosterone safe?

Proponents of the therapy just received a breakthrough in the form of a study indicating that testosterone treatments lasting just six months can result in a few pounds of lost body fat along with a few pounds of gained muscle mass.

Still, some medical scientists and professionals argue that the benefits associated with testosterone therapy may not outweigh the potential health risks. Could testosterone therapy be a viable treatment for you? The primary thought here is – proceed with caution and make sure that you take the time to thoroughly research the “pros and cons” of testosterone therapy and of course, consult your medical physician.

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Study: Quitting Smoking Boosts Your Happiness

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Greg Asseff

We are all aware of the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes – various forms of cancer, emphysema, asthma, heart disease, macular degeneration, premature aging, Graves disease, Thyroid disease, and osteoporosis, to name a few.

Plenty of rumors and myths nag those who look for a reason to quit smoking: you will gain weight (not necessarily true), you will battle food cravings for months on end (not true for most individuals), and you will become a crabby and irritable person without your constant nicotine crutch. While some ex-smokers do gain weight after kicking the habit, studies have shown that modifications to diet and exercise can curb post-smoking weight gain. Now, a new study is proving that third myth false as well. The findings of the study suggest that ex-smokers are happier overall than those who continue to smoke.

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Report: 10% of Strokes Result from Work Stress

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Greg Asseff

While a certain level of stress within the workplace is normal, after all it is work; an excessive level of stress can certainly interfere with your productivity and can even impact your physical and emotional health and well being. For this reason, learning to deal with workplace stress can ultimately mean the difference between success and failure.

While you can not control every aspect of your work environment, it does not mean that you are completely powerless, even when you are placed in a difficult situation. This being said, finding ways to manage your workplace stress is not about making large changes that are possibly emotionally driven or necessarily rethinking your personal career goals – Instead managing your workplace stress is more about focusing on the one thing that you are always able to maintain control over: Yourself.

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