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Menopause and related health concerns
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| Friday, March 19, 2010
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Menopause is part of the natural aging process for women. It is defined as a woman’s last menstrual period and marks the end of her childbearing years.
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World Water Day 2010- Clean water for a healthy world
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| Friday, March 19, 2010
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International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of fresh water and advocating for the sustainable management of fresh water resources.
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Osteoarthritis Vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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The two most common, and most recognised forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both are chronic disease but have many differences.
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Depression: The Facts vs the Myths
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| Monday, March 15, 2010
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"It’s all in your head. Only women get depressed. If you have depression, you’re stuck with it for life." These are nothing but myths related to depression. The feature debunks the common myths related to depression.
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Exercise tips for diabetics
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| Friday, March 12, 2010
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Exercise and physical conditioning does improve diabetes control but a few things should be kept in mind.
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World Kidney Day 2010
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| Thursday, March 11, 2010
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World kidney day, a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, is celebrated on the second Thursday of March.
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Myths about caffeine
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Caffeine is present in some over-the-counter pain relievers, cold medications, and diet pills. These products can contain as little as 16 milligrams or as much as 200 milligrams of caffeine.
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Fighting the foggy winters
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| Thursday, January 07, 2010
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When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems.
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Skin care during winters
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| Thursday, December 31, 2009
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Winter is harsh on the skin. Dry air and harsh wind can sap moisture from the skin. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, one needs to pay special attention to the skin during the cold months.
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Swine flu: Take guard
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009
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Anything that is labelled as a public health emergency creates panic among masses. But some simple steps like maintaining personal hygiene and infection control practices like wearing masks can prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2009
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| Wednesday, December 02, 2009
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International day of persons with disabilities is observed on 3 December every year. This year's theme is: ‘Making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Inclusive: empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world’.
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