Biotechnology Expert Added to Freedom Health Staff
TheHorse.com, KY -
"We're very happy to have Dr. Carter join us at Freedom Health. His background in utilizing biotechnology was a perfect fit for our research needs," said John Hall, President of Freedom Health, LLC. "He will be instrumental in managing our research and development on SUCCEED and other products, as well as communicating our updates and results to the veterinary and academic communities."
2006-06-19
There's no magic elixir for a long and healthy life, but exercise
U.S. News & World Report, DC -
While the link between better health and exercise is clear, scientists are still nailing down exactly how physical activity reduces the risk of certain diseases and which of its effects stem in part from the weight loss that can result when working out is coupled with good nutrition. Several different factors, for example, most likely reduce the odds of developing heart disease. Exercise increases blood flow, for one, which stimulates the release of a chemical that relaxes artery walls and lowers blood pressure. It also seems to egg on the release of an enzyme that improves cholesterol balance, driving more of the "good" kind and less of the artery-clogging "bad" kind. It may also cut systemwide inflammation, which has been implicated in heart disease and a host of other ailments. And, of course, exercise can help control weight, which reduces the harmful effects of excess fat.
2006-06-18
BENEATH THE SURFACE
Asbury Park Press, NJ -
"The needles are inserted along 14 meridians, or channels, in the body that hold the qi � pronounced "chee' � the vital energy that animates us. The meridians have areas where the qi pools, and those are the acupuncture points," Poole says, holding up a fine needle that looks far thinner than a strand of human hair. "When the qi flows freely in your body, you have good health. When the qi is blocked, you have pain, or your qi will stagnate and manifest as illness in the body. With our needles, we unblock, increase or modulate qi."
2006-06-16
Better blood test for colon cancer
News 8 Austin, TX -
Although colon cancer can strike with no warning signs, one of the most frequent early warning signs is blood in stool from bleeding polyps (growths of tissue inside the large intestine). This sign is either not noticed because the blood is not visible to the human eye or not acted upon. A healthy, normal individual does not bleed internally. If you do bleed internally, resulting in either occult (hidden) or visible traces of blood in stool, this can be a sign of colon cancer or other digestive health problem that requires immediate medical attention.
2006-06-15
Give your rabbit proper nutrition
Billerica Minuteman, MA -
Fresh leafy greens should be given to your rabbit each day. Try feeding two or three types of the following: kale, dandelion (greens, but the flowers are alright, too), collards, red and green leaf lettuce, romaine, escarole, chicory, dill, cilantro, parsley, swiss chard, oregano and mustard greens. Typically, your bunny should be offered 2 cups of greens per 5 pounds of body weight. Carrots, contrary to popular belief, are not very healthy for your rabbit and should be limited one-half of a medium carrot per day. The orange root is high and sugar and calories, however, the leafy tops can be fed in larger quantities.
2006-06-14
Olympia Medical Center Appoints New CEO, Healthcare Veteran John A
Yahoo! News (press release) -
Olympia Medical Center is a visionary provider of high-quality, cost-efficient, individualized patient care in the heart of Los Angeles. Established in 1948, the hospital has recently undergone a dramatic change, not only of ownership and name to Olympia Medical Center, but also a marked revamping of infrastructure and services provided. Olympia Medical Center has 204 licensed beds, nearly 600 affiliated physicians on staff, and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The medical center's specialty programs include the Los Angeles Center for Spine Care and Research, the California Digestive Diseases Institute, the Center for Geriatric Health, the Joint Replacement Program, Southern California Sports Medicine Institute, the Surgical Weight Control Center and 24-hour emergency care. Further information about Olympia Medical Center may be obtained at
2006-06-13
Freedom Health Sponsors the First Annual Thoroughbred Fraternity
TheHorse.com, KY -
"The racing industry is an important aspect of our business, and these two charities are helping advance the education of people currently involved in Thoroughbred racing or those who will be in the future," said Patrick Warczak, vice president-marketing at Freedom Health, LLC. "Through this event, we hope to help raise awareness for these two worthy charities that support the racing community."
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