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Your mother always told you to eat your vegetables, although she may not have known exactly why they’re good for you. Research is giving us answers. Fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and probably some cancers. Now comes another study showing benefits in stroke prevention.
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4/30/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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If you're suffering from chronic pain and can’t get relief from traditional therapies, you may be a candidate for an advanced technique involving electrical impulses sent to the spinal cord.
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Madhavi Reddy on
4/23/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Botulinum toxin is one of the most potent toxins known to mankind—and among the most helpful. You probably know it as a popular way to reduce wrinkles. But it has also helped millions of people for medical reasons, including relieving migraines.
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2/9/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Stroke is a disabling disease, not only for the physical toll it take on its victims, but also for the burden it imposes on their families and caregivers.
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1/30/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Fibromyalgia is a disorder that produces widespread body pain within your muscles and joints. You may be tired, have trouble sleeping, and experience mood changes. Other conditions have similar symptoms, so how can you be sure you have fibromyalgia?
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
1/26/2012 7:00:00 AM | with
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Sciatica, pain that radiates from your back into your buttocks and legs, can be relieved with an epidural steroid injection if self-care measures fail to resolve the pain.
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11/28/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Known for its heart and dietary benefits, the Mediterranean diet is being looked at by researchers to see if it has implications for stroke and other neurological diseases.
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11/14/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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A recent study has some good news for Parkinson's patients. Regular exercise has been shown to improve their cognitive functions and memory.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
10/10/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Stiff or creaky joints in the morning. Trouble getting up after sitting. Pain that may come and go in a joint. All of these problems are signs of osteoarthritis, which is an inflammation of the joint. Relief can come in many ways, depending on the severity of your condition.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
8/29/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Unfortunately, depression is common following stroke, occurring in as many as 40 to 50 percent of survivors. Does the depression result from the patient's adjustment to the stroke, physiological changes and brain damage, or both? It's often difficult to tell.
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Lauren Rasmussen on
7/18/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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The use of herbal medicines has become a very popular option to relieve medical symptoms, including pain. If you choose to use an herbal remedy, be sure to tell your doctor because these therapies can interact with any other medications you may be taking.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
6/27/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Neurostimulation therapy is a way to deliver well-controlled, programmed electrical energy to the brain to treat various neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
6/6/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Most people know that a major stroke can significantly impair thinking and language skills. You may not be as aware that other types of cerebrovascular disease can go unrecognized for years and also cause substantial mental impairment.
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Jon Bentz, PhD on
5/16/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Treatment for nerve pain depends on what is causing the pain, so before you can be treated, your doctor has to try to identify the source of the pain. The options include medication, physical therapy, and nerve blocks.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
4/25/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Until recently, almost all of the drugs approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of multiple sclerosis have been injectable medications that patients have to give themselves on a daily to weekly basis.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
4/5/2011 10:00:00 AM | with
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When a stroke deprives the brain of blood, the nerve cells in the brain are either damaged or die, causing the physical and mental changes typical of stroke. Now, research is telling us that the brain is a fighter and does try to heal itself.
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Jon Bentz, PhD on
3/14/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Yes, it can be dangerous. Prescription pain medications, such as Vicodin, Percocet, and Endocet, also contain acetaminophen, so it can be harmful to mix these drugs with an over-the counter (OTC) medicine containing acetaminophen. That's because taking too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
2/21/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Over the last decade or so, there have been several advancements in drug treatments that can help people with frequent migraines. If you've been experiencing migraines for some time, you might want to take another look at your treatment plan if you're not totally satisfied with the results.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
1/31/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Thanks to better efforts at prevention, the overall incidence of stroke in the United States has declined over the past 50 years. The bottom line is: You can do things to improve you overall health and well being and decrease your risk of stroke.
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Jon Bentz, PhD on
1/13/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Over-the-counter medications can help relieve mild to moderate levels of pain and are often tried before prescription medications.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
12/20/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Migraine is the most common cause of headache, and a significant number of migraine sufferers experience symptoms that don't fit the classic description of migraine. Here's what to look for if you're having headaches.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
11/29/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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You know them—people who get upset and angry about relatively minor things. Now, a study supports the contention that angry and antagonistic individuals run a greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
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Jon Bentz, PhD on
11/8/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Pain after surgery is very common. There are several methods to control pain, which may be used alone or in some combination.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
10/18/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, but there are risk factors you can control. Don’t smoke, control your blood pressure and cholesterol, eat a healthy diet, and exercise. These are some of the modifiable risk factors identified in a new study.
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Anurag Walia, MD on
10/4/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Unfortunately, the incidence of stroke deaths in Lancaster County has been consistently higher than the rest of Pennsylvania and the nation over the past decade—and people are having strokes at an earlier age.
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Jon Bentz, PhD on
9/6/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Low back pain is very common, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. The pain can be short-lived or become chronic and treatment depends on a medical evaluation.
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Madhavi Monteforte, MD on
8/22/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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