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James R. Lyons – Brown fat studies

Based on his clinical experience in plastic surgery, Lyons developed three central impressions: that there are different types of fat in the adult female body, including one he identified as structural brown fat; that the more brown fat a woman has, the leaner she tends to be; and that different types of fat can be [...]

New Harbinger Publications – Specialties

Professional Books New Harbinger is a leading publisher in the area of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It has published 26 ACT titles, including several by Hayes, who co-founded ACT and is one of its leading theorists . New Harbinger also publishes a number of books that use the psychological concentrations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [...]

Human height – Determinants of growth and height

The study of height is known as auxology. Growth has long been recognized as a measure of the health of individuals, hence part of the reasoning for the use of growth charts. For individuals, as indicators of health problems, growth trends are tracked for significant deviations and growth is also monitored for significant deficiency from [...]

Pacemaker syndrome – Treatment

Diet Diet alone cannot treat pacemaker syndrome, but an appropriate diet to the patient, in addition to the other treatment regimens mentioned, can improve the patient’s symptoms. Several cases mentioned below: *For patients with heart failure, low-salt diet is indicated. *For patients with autonomic insufficiency, a high-salt diet may be appropriate. *For patients with dehydration, [...]

Coronary artery disease – Characteristics of coronary artery disease

Special Pathophysiology Typically, coronary artery disease occurs when part of the smooth, elastic lining inside a coronary artery (the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle) develops atherosclerosis. With atherosclerosis, the artery’s lining becomes hardened, stiffened, and swollen with all sorts of “grunge” – including calcium deposits, fatty deposits, and abnormal inflammatory cells – [...]

Generation Scotland – Background

The main focus of Generation Scotland is on identifying the inherited factors, or genes, that influence our risk of being affected by a number of common causes of ill health, including heart disease, diabetes, mental illness, obesity, stroke and diseases of the bones and joints. Our genes also influence how we respond to different medicines. [...]

Worry – Theories

One theory of anxiety by Liebert and Morris in 1967 suggests that anxiety consists of two components; worry and emotionality. Emotionality refers to physiological symptoms such as sweating, increased heart beat and raised blood pressure. Worry refers to negative self-talk that often distracts the mind from focusing on solutions to the problem at hand. For [...]

Developmental disability – Causes of developmental disabilities

There are many social, environmental and physical causes of developmental disabilities, although for some a definitive cause may never be determined. Common factors causing developmental disabilities include: * Brain injury or infection before, during or after birth. * Growth or nutrition problems. * Abnormalities of chromosomes and genes. * Birth long before the expected birth [...]

Salt – Health effects

Sodium is one of the primary electrolytes in the body. All four cationic electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium) are available in unrefined salt, as are other vital minerals needed for optimal bodily function. Too much or too little salt in the diet can lead to muscle cramps, dizziness, or electrolyte disturbance, which can cause [...]

Teenage pregnancy – Outcomes

Medical outcomes Maternal and prenatal health is of particular concern among teens who are pregnant or parenting. The worldwide incidence of premature birth and low birth weight is higher among adolescent mothers. Research indicates that pregnant teens are less likely to receive prenatal care, often seeking it in the third trimester, if at all. The [...]









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