Healthy Living Articles
Cialis as a Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension
May 4, 2014
Cialis, a drug marketed to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia in men, is also effective in treating pulmonary hypertension. A number of studies have investigated the uses for phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors beyond the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Pulmonary hypertension is an ideal disease candidate for such...
Read MoreAntiulcer Agents – Nexium Is a Top Performer
May 4, 2014
Antiulcer therapies have made major advances in recent years with classes of drugs called histamine type 2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors.[1] Both types of drug attack the causes of ulcers and gastrointestinal distress by blocking or decreasing gastric acids and promoting healing in damaged internal tissues of the digestive tract....
Read MoreEffects of Cold Weather on Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Apr 30, 2014
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are two lung based diseases that make it extremely difficult for an individual to breathe. Although the primary causes behind the development of emphysema and chronic bronchitis are different, the two have very similar symptoms. Each is considered chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, also known as COPD. Both of...
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease - Age And Activity
Apr 30, 2014
Cardiovascular disease can affect anyone at any age. Many people assume that it is something that only affects the very old or the very obese. The truth of the matter is that the heart is a delicate organ and it can be affected in many ways based upon your diet, your activity and various other factors. Approximately 600,000 people die in the United...
Read MoreWhy Is It Important To Consult Your Doctor Before Taking Advair Diskus?
Apr 30, 2014
Advair Diskus is a prescription asthma inhaler that can provide relief during allergy season as well as the rest of the year. If you have wheezing and shortness of breath, your doctor may prescribe this inhaler for you. It may also be given to you if you have COPD or another lung disease.How Advair Diskus WorksAdvair Diskus works as an inhaler that...
Read MoreCan Diabetes Be A Cause For ED?
Apr 29, 2014
Insulite Laboratories reports that nearly 80 percent of men who have diabetes will develop erectile dysfunction (ED). The condition can severely impact the ability of men to maintain a healthy relationship, and ED can cause serious psychological issues if the condition goes untreated.What is Erectile Dysfunction?MedLine Plus explains that ED is a...
Read MoreHow Propecia Causes Hair Growth in Male Pattern Baldness?
Apr 29, 2014
According to the American Hair Loss Association, male pattern baldness (MPB) accounts for more than 90 percent of hair loss in men. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, MPB affects about two-thirds of American men by the age of 35. By age 50, about 85 percent of men experience significant thinning hair due to MPB. In addition, 25 percent of men...
Read MoreHeart attack related diseases - A quick look
Apr 25, 2014
After suffering from a heart attack, many doctors will point out the health conditions that might occur due to the situation. However, while not only is the risk of another heart attack greater after the first one, there are other heart attack related diseases you must remain mindful of as well. With all of the great risk, it is vital for you to...
Read MorePlavix and its Efficacy for Treating Stroke and Myocardial Infarction
Apr 25, 2014
Antiplatelet drugs like Plavix inhibit platelets’ ability to coagulate and form blood clots. They are frequently prescribed to treat individuals with a history of cardiovascular problems related to clotting and is especially well suited for prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack), unstable angina, stroke, and cardiovascular...
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