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Mar 31, 2009 -
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My mom was very fatigued most days, having to take naps between basic activities like shopping and putting away the groceries, until she started taking a DHEA supplement. Now she has more energy and makes it through multiple activities with no naps.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
DHEA-sulfate blood test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood.
Alternative Names
Serum DHEA-sulfate; dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic, and an elastic band is placed around the upper arm to cause the vein to swell with blood.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for a number of diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and respiratory disorders. The risk of developing these diseases is even higher when weight is concentrated near the waist.
Obesity is an increasing problem.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Sexual dysfunctions cover a wide variety of disorders, including impotence and premature or delayed ejaculation in males, spasms of the vagina, pain with sexual intercourse, and problems with sexual desire (libido) and response. Men over age 65 are at increased risk for impotence, although impotence is not a normal part of aging. The causes of sexual disorders vary and include psychological problems and some medical conditions, such as illness or injury.
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Jun 12, 2009 -
Don't ask me where I came up with this post idea. Ahem. Not surprisingly, there are many health benefits to sex, including a decrease in stress levels, an increase in burned calories, and boosted immunity, to name a few.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic and potentially fatal disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks a specific type of white blood cells known as T-lymphocytes. These cells are measured in the blood as the CD4 count. The lower the CD4 count, the weaker the immune system.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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If you have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you feel so tired that you are unable to do even half of your normal daily activities -- and the feeling doesn't go away, even with more rest. This syndrome affects twice as many women as men. It may last a month, a couple of years, or many years.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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FDA Warns about Dietary Supplements
In 2006 and 2007, the FDA issued numerous warnings about “natural” dietary supplements promoted for erectile dysfunction and sexual enhancement. These products -- marketed under names such as “True Man,” “Energy Max,” “Rhino Max”-- contain illegal substances that can interact with prescription drugs and dangerously lower blood pressure. The interaction risks are greatest for men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease who take prescription drugs that contain nitrates.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
SLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammatory condition. The inflammation triggered by SLE affects many organs in the body, including skin, joints, kidneys, lung, and nervous system. Women, especially African-American and Asian women, are at highest risk for developing SLE.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Alzheimer’s Disease Toll Increasing
More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number could increase to 16 million by mid-century, according to a 2007 report from the Alzheimer’s Association.
New Drug Indication
In 2006, the FDA expanded the use of donepezil (Aricept) to include treatment of people with severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil was previously approved only for people with mild-to-moderate dementia.
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