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17 May 12 Dealing With Your Cravings

Having a plan to deal with the cravings and urges to smoke is essential if you want to stay quit. This part helps you create a plan that includes anticipating when those urges might appear, as well as having several ways to deal with them. (more…)

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04 May 12 What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Years ago, erectile dysfunction was thought to be largely the result of psychological or lifestyle problems. And, to be sure, stress, depression and troubles in a relationship may be to blame for erection problems. Smoking, heavy drinking and recreational drug use may also adversely affect a man’s ability to have an erection. But research has shown that there may be a number of medical conditions responsible, as well. Any disease that affects nerves, arteries or veins may cause erectile dysfunction. (more…)

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30 Mar 12 New Implant May Help Incontinence

It’s certainly not a favorite topic of conversation, but incontinence affects more than 13 million people in the United States alone. Most of them are women. Medication can help some and biofeedback may help others, but sometimes nothing seems to work.

A new, reversible implant procedure may help. It’s called Interstim therapy. A small generator about the size of a stopwatch is implanted under the skin of the hip or abdomen. The generator sends mild electrical signals down a wire to the nerve that controls bladder function.

“We get success in up to 80 percent of the patients,” said urologist Stuart Chalfin, M.D.

Even before the surgery, both doctor and patient have a good idea if it will succeed. That’s because patients try a temporary, external stimulator first.

Chalfin’s first implant patient says her “test-drive” more than two years ago convinced her it might help. She said her life was miserable because she had to go to the bathroom three or four times an hour.

All that changed after she received the Interstim implant. She says it gave her the freedom to travel wherever and whenever she wanted.

The Interstim therapy is not for everyone; it won’t help stress incontinence or incontinence due to spinal cord injuries. It can cost up to $40,000, but some major insurance companies may cover it, including Medicare.

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11 Mar 12 Walt Disney One Man’s Dream

Walt and MickeyOne of the most outstanding parts of the 100 Years of Magic celebration at Walt Disney World is this not-to-be-missed attraction.

The 100 Years of Magic celebration, which has been extended through February 2003, brought new attractions and events to Walt Disney World. Some of them may continue after the celebration; some may not. Only one, in my opinion, stands out as an absolute must experience for everyone, especially adults. It is Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream at Disney-MGM Studios. (more…)

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30 Jan 12 Working out the Future of Entertainment

Wireless entertainment options promise an exciting future, especially as technology develops and falls in price. Despite the demise of Netpulse, a company that offered Internet access to people exercising, many facilities still use the equipment and Internet options may resume in popularity. (more…)

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01 Sep 11 Using Art for Relaxation Post 2

Where to Find Art Classes
If you want to sign up for art classes and start enjoying the benefits of art, check with the following places:

Local community college and universities often offer art classes. You don’t have to take the class for credit. Ask the college if you can audit classes. That means you are registered for the class, but you are not taking it as a student and do not receive a grade for it. (more…)

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23 Aug 11 Using Art for Relaxation Post 1

The appreciation and creation of art can be a powerful way to relax and learn about oneself. It is a medium of communication that can in fact bring us closer to others while improving our relationships with others and ourselves. (more…)

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