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Posts from ‘April, 2009’

A Not-So-New Perspective On Health Care

Why people become ill is not fully understood, yet it is generally accepted that lifestyle choices influence overall health. Consequently, preventative healthcare is gradually gaining ground.

Our current healthcare model provides important services. To be more comprehensive and effective, this model going forward will also encompass preventative healthcare. Prevention is key to building a healthy society. What does prevention include?

Sunshine Vitamin: D-lightful!

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI’s) account for one of the main reasons for doctor visits.  It is estimated that adults have, on average, between 2-4 URTI’s per year.  This number is greater for children.  While vitamin C is widely accepted as having a preventative effect on colds and flu, vitamin D is quickly gaining ground!
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30 yr old non-smoker same chance of conceiving as 20 yr old smoker

We all know that smoking is linked to lung cancer, but how many female smokers are aware of the negative impact their habit has on their fertility?
Over the years, many studies and reviews recognize the link between smoking and reduced fertility.  This holds true for both women and men.  Smoking has many damaging effects including: [...]