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2005
Keeping your fingernails healthy
Massage and health
Moderate weight loss
Raising HDL
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Interest in new shoulder replacement technique growing
Healthy ways to prepare fish
Stretching before or after exercise
View Full January 2005 Issue
Massage and health
Moderate weight loss
Raising HDL
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Interest in new shoulder replacement technique growing
Healthy ways to prepare fish
Stretching before or after exercise
View Full January 2005 Issue
Altitude illness
Diverticular disease
Fatigue
Advance directives
Bunions
Cardiac rehabilitation after heart attack improves survival
A combination treatment for localized prostate cancer
Healthiest types of chocolate
Metoprolol before surgery
View Full February 2005 Issue
Diverticular disease
Fatigue
Advance directives
Bunions
Cardiac rehabilitation after heart attack improves survival
A combination treatment for localized prostate cancer
Healthiest types of chocolate
Metoprolol before surgery
View Full February 2005 Issue
Potassium-rich foods
Depression
Meditation
Prescribed vitamins
Dementia
A broken bone may signal more than just a break
A drug may help hot flashes after prostate cancer treatment
Vitamin E
Heartburn medication and pneumonia
View Full March 2005 Issue
Depression
Meditation
Prescribed vitamins
Dementia
A broken bone may signal more than just a break
A drug may help hot flashes after prostate cancer treatment
Vitamin E
Heartburn medication and pneumonia
View Full March 2005 Issue
Sensitive teeth
Alternative treatments
Ten gotta-have foods
Cardiac PET scans
Achilles rupture
Treatment counters low blood pressure upon standing
New drug released for alcohol dependency
Trans-fat claims
View Full April 2005 Issue
Alternative treatments
Ten gotta-have foods
Cardiac PET scans
Achilles rupture
Treatment counters low blood pressure upon standing
New drug released for alcohol dependency
Trans-fat claims
View Full April 2005 Issue
Upper body exercises
Emphysema
Pain medications
Phobias
Vitamin D
Study finds bone benefits from heart medications
Night shifts and colorectal cancer risk
Acetaminophen
Generic-drug pricing
View Full May 2005 Issue
Emphysema
Pain medications
Phobias
Vitamin D
Study finds bone benefits from heart medications
Night shifts and colorectal cancer risk
Acetaminophen
Generic-drug pricing
View Full May 2005 Issue
Head trauma: When to get help
Aortic aneurysm
Laxatives
Decreasing dietary fat
Alcohol withdrawal
Study: Fewer falls for older adults who wear shoes
Rheumatoid arthritis increases risk of heart diseases
Bundle branch block
Oral cancer
View Full June 2005 Issue
Aortic aneurysm
Laxatives
Decreasing dietary fat
Alcohol withdrawal
Study: Fewer falls for older adults who wear shoes
Rheumatoid arthritis increases risk of heart diseases
Bundle branch block
Oral cancer
View Full June 2005 Issue
Benefits of breakfast
Glaucoma
Metabolism
Panic attacks
Basal cell carcinoma
Study points to a need to identify those with sleep apnea
Drug for 'off' episodes of Parkinson's - effective but limited
Flaxseed
Skin tags
View Full July 2005 Issue
Glaucoma
Metabolism
Panic attacks
Basal cell carcinoma
Study points to a need to identify those with sleep apnea
Drug for 'off' episodes of Parkinson's - effective but limited
Flaxseed
Skin tags
View Full July 2005 Issue
Exercising with arthritis
Heart attack
Anesthesia options
Marital trouble
Hot and cold treatments
Surgery effective for advanced form of prostate cancer
New technique reduces pain of certain bone cancers
Cod-liver oil
Trans fat
View Full August 2005 Issue
Heart attack
Anesthesia options
Marital trouble
Hot and cold treatments
Surgery effective for advanced form of prostate cancer
New technique reduces pain of certain bone cancers
Cod-liver oil
Trans fat
View Full August 2005 Issue
Curbing your appetite
Stroke rehabilitation
Joint infections
Sleep and aging
Bruxism
Annual flu vaccination improves odds for older adults
Rethinking early bone-loss treatment
Levothyroxine and calcium supplements
Seborrhea and psoriasis
View Full September 2005 Issue
Stroke rehabilitation
Joint infections
Sleep and aging
Bruxism
Annual flu vaccination improves odds for older adults
Rethinking early bone-loss treatment
Levothyroxine and calcium supplements
Seborrhea and psoriasis
View Full September 2005 Issue
Preventing blood clots while traveling
Ovarian cancer
Beans
Erythropoietin
Adult acne
Whooping cough vaccine approved for adults
New injectable drug approved for type 2 diabetes
Backache
Urinary tract infections in children
View Full October 2005 Issue
Ovarian cancer
Beans
Erythropoietin
Adult acne
Whooping cough vaccine approved for adults
New injectable drug approved for type 2 diabetes
Backache
Urinary tract infections in children
View Full October 2005 Issue
Lowering cholesterol with diet and drugs
Weight loss
Gastric bypass
Urinary incontinence
Less stress
Prostate obstruction associated with chronic kidney disease
Decreasing your risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Baking soda
Occasional rapid pulse rate
Proprietary blend
View Full November 2005 Issue
Weight loss
Gastric bypass
Urinary incontinence
Less stress
Prostate obstruction associated with chronic kidney disease
Decreasing your risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Baking soda
Occasional rapid pulse rate
Proprietary blend
View Full November 2005 Issue
Protect your teeth
Preventing high blood pressure
Bone transplants
Forgiveness and health
Rabies
Red wine may influence prostate cancer risk
Coffee may reduce risk of liver cancer
Duct tape and warts
Zocor
View Full December 2005 Issue
Preventing high blood pressure
Bone transplants
Forgiveness and health
Rabies
Red wine may influence prostate cancer risk
Coffee may reduce risk of liver cancer
Duct tape and warts
Zocor
View Full December 2005 Issue
