Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable?
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- Written by J. Taylor Hays, M.D.
- Category: Living
Scottsdale, Arizona - It's common to gain weight after you stop smoking, especially during the first several months - but it isn't inevitable.
'Tis the season: INSPIRE annual guide offers engineering gift ideas
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- Written by Brian L. Huchel
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West Lafayette, Indiana - The INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering brings an educational aspect to the holiday season with its third annual Engineering Gift Guide.
Need stress relief? Try the 4 A's
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
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Scottsdale, Arizona - When we feel the effects of stress weighing us down, it's like lugging a backpack that's becoming heavier by the minute. Too much stress can make our journey through life difficult.
Antidepressant-induced female sexual dysfunction
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
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Rochester, Minnesota - If you are a women taking an antidepressant and experience sexual dysfunction, you are not alone. One in six women in the U.S. take antidepressants, and sexual dysfunction is a common side effect. A paper published in the September issue of Proceedings shares new research on this connection. Mayo Clinic psychologist and article co-author Dr. Jordan Rullo says, "We know that antidepressants really change the balance of neurotransmitters, and that in itself impacts sexual function. Desire, arousal, orgasms. Those are the three things antidepressants can affect."
Breast Cancer Coping and support
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
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Rochester, Minnesota - A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you're trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you're asked to make important decisions about your treatment.
Manage discomfort of heartburn
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Rochester, Minnesota - Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Technically called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn occurs when stomach contents back up into your esophagus. Sour taste and the sensation of food coming back into your mouth may accompany the sensation. Heartburn usually happens after you've eaten a meal, and it may occur at night. The pain usually worsens when you're lying down or bending over.
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