(1) Concepts of Obesity
VIDEO BMI – Calculating your BMI (Body Mass Index) Body Mass Index Body Mass Index...
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Author: Jorge Rodrigues Simao
(27) Quit Smoking
What is addiction? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as follows: “Addiction is a disease characterized by continuous or periodic impaired control over the use of drugs or alcohol, preoccupation...
Read More(11) High Blood Pressure
Cholesterol-lowering by diet Can high blood cholesterol really be reduced by changing what we eat? There is good evidence that the big differences in average blood cholesterol levels (and consequent differences in premature...
Read More(3) Skin Disorders
Why are geriatric dermatology and aging skin receiving particular attention? According to current U.S. Census statistics, the population that is over 65 years old is increasing, and this trend is expected to continue well into...
Read More(3) Prostate Disorders
What does the prostate gland do? The prostate gland accounts for the production of most of the seminal plasma, the fluid or ejaculate that carries the sperm. Most people do not realize that although the testicles produce sperm,...
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