Lifestyle changes, including increased fiber intake, drinking more water, and exercise, have proven value in reducing constipation in people who have no digestive disorders. However, these lifestyle changes lead to improvement in only five percent of people who have chronic constipation.
Keywords: chronic constipation, laxatives, tegaserod, Zelnorm, fiber, water intake, exercise
The benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications. Join Drs. Richard Elion and Brian Boyle as they discuss some of the side effects that HIV patients may encounter, and offer their advice on how to cope with them successfully.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, HIV-positive, HIV treatment side effects, risk factors, NRTIs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, RNA, DNA, protease inhibitors, PI, lipoatrophy, lipodeposition, anemia, weakness of muscles, neuropathy, pancreatitis, muscle aches, headaches, diarrhea, gastrointestinal side effects, AZT, Retrovir, zidovudine, antiretrovirals, adherence
For children with ADHD, school behavior and academic success are important measures of how well treatment is working. Join Dr. Peter Jensen as he discusses how you and your child's doctor can keep track of what's going on in school and how teachers can help.
Keywords: ADHD, ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, school, performance, kids, children, teacher, parents, father, mother, treatment, medication, therapy, behavior therapy, tips, advice, doctor, pediatrician, good grades, support, Ritalin, Concerta, communication
A dip in the water fitness pool can expand your exercise options!
Keywords: Kara Tatelbaum, water fitness, Aqualates, pool, Pilates, swimming, fitness, excercise, laps, cross training
Deep water running lets runners train without pounding the pavement.
Keywords: Doug Stern, deep water running, water, running, marathon, pool, exercise, resistance, buoyancy, training, fitness
Learn how to communicate with your doctor, and build a healthier relationship.
Keywords: Nieca Goldberg, communication, doctor, talking to your doctor, doctor's appointments, medical history
You probably know you should never leave your baby alone in the bath. But there are other hazards in the bathroom you should be aware of as well.
Keywords: Michael Kelley, Baby Safe, baby-proofing, baby proofing, baby proof, baby, child proofing, child-proofing, home, safety, bathroom, water heater
Talking with your doctor can sometimes be difficult. Good health care, however, depends on an open dialogue between patients and doctors.
Keywords: doctor patient communication, doctor visit, ask doctor question, doctor, patient
From golf to windsurfing, summer is the time for outdoor sports. Exciting as this may be, extended periods under the sun mean a higher risk of sun damage. Protection is essential and different activities call for different kinds of sunscreen. Join our panel of dermatologists for some expert tips on safe fun in the sun.
Keywords: Sun care, athlete, summer, outdoor exercise, sport lovers, sun, sunscreen, SPF, dermatologists, water sports, winter sports, ultraviolet radiation, UVA, UVB, chemical sunscreens, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, sunburn, Dr. Betty Bellman, Dr. Barry Resnick
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