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The third trimester of pregnancy brings a number of predictable, yet uncomfortable changes to a woman's body such as relentless insomnia, night after night. But the sleeplessness and other discomforts of this time period can be successfully managed.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/women/01/14/pregnancy.comfort.wmd/index.html
Looking in the mirror used to be a frustrating experience for Chantal Leon. The 24-year-old student from Bridgeport, Connecticut had been overweight for years. And even after she gave her eating and exercise habits a major overhaul -- giving up cheeseburgers and exercising faithfully several days a week -- she couldn't get her dress size any lower than a 12.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/28/fit.fat.wmd/index.html
Maybe there's nothing you like better than a cup of herbal tea to begin each day. So you're thinking how much better it would be if you brewed it from fresh herbs, instead of dropping one of those prepackaged bags into boiling water. Or maybe you're tired of sifting through the aisles of herbal products in health food stores and want to know exactly where your remedies come from.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/alternative/01/04/choosing.herbs3.wmd/index.html
If you've recently joined a health club, you may find the environment intimidating. Learning the unwritten rules can help you feel a lot more at home at the club -- and help you make friends while avoiding nasty stares.
Melyssa St. Michael has witnessed more than her share of health club etiquette violations. As a veteran bodybuilder and director of Baltimore's UltraFit Human Performance gym, ...
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/24/gym.etiquette.wmd/index.html
If you're a man who is seeing more of your scalp than you'd like, you're not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, two out of three men in this country develop some form of balding. While some cutting edge treatments in the world of hair renewal are still things of the somewhat distant future, treatments such as medications and hair transplantation surgery are available now. Yo...
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/men/01/06/hair.loss.update.wmd/index.html
Indoor cycling instructor Lisa Lewis knows when a student is overdoing it. The exhaustion on his or her face says it all: The rest of the evening will include a big plate of pasta and an early bedtime. Such punishing workouts don't always improve a client's overall fitness, and can often be avoided with the use of a heart monitor.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/05/nutrition.software.wmd/index.html
Two studies published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association may lead some to rethink how HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, rebounds and how treatment failures are handled.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/AIDS/01/11/hiv.adherence.journal.wmd/index.html
As the director of the intensive care unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, Jeff Groeger, M.D., often cares for patients who have been told they have little time left to live.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/aging/01/18/aggressive.treatment.wmd/index.html
Rapidly falling sperm counts in the United States. Rising rates of genital defects in male infants. Unprecedented numbers of cases of testicular cancer among young American males. Scientists are increasingly worried that these problems are being caused by environmental estrogens, man-made chemicals capable of interfering with the hormones that regulate the male reproductive system.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/men/01/03/men.estrogen.wmd/index.html
As a magazine editor, Chris Charla is faced every day with multiple deadlines, meetings and all the other demands of putting out a quality product -- demands which in his case led to some destructive coping mechanisms.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/men/01/11/men.workplace.stress.wmd/index.html
More parents are leaving their children in day care than ever before.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/children/01/28/daycare.risk.wmd/index.html
Dave thinks a lot about fish these days. Study after study has suggested benefits for omega-3 fatty acids, which are plentiful in certain fish oils. But what intrigues Dave isn't that omega-3's might reduce his risk of heart attack, or ease the pain of arthritis. He's hoping to lubricate his mind.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/06/fish.oil.wmd/index.html
The foot injuries which plaque many recreational runners may be be more common in people with flat feet or high arches, according to newly published research, and runners might be able to bypass the injuries altogether by the use of customized shoe inserts called,
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/12/orthotic.sport.wmd/index.html
When you hear the phrase
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When Aretha Franklin crooned the words
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About 19 million Americans are expected to suffer from depression this year and experts say women will be twice as likely as men to become depressed. The reasons behind the gender difference are not yet clear, but a new study from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor suggests that social factors may help account for the inequity.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/women/01/12/women.depression.study.wmd/index.html
Depending on whom you listen to, genetically modified foods are either an environmental catastrophe waiting to happen or the salvation of the world. Critics warn that tinkering with genes could introduce toxins and other harmful chemicals into our food supply. Proponents say biotechnology will create more healthful fruits and vegetables and reduce our dependence on pesticides and herbicides.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/13/biotech.food.one.wmd/index.html
Low-fat foods continue to sell briskly, as many consumers try follow a heart-healthy diet, but nutrition professionals advise that a better mix of the types of fat may be more important than strictly limiting all fat.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/10/fish.oil.more.wmd/index.html
The immunization rate for children is at an all-time high of 80 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But in light of the recent withdrawal from the market of a vaccine against rotavirus, should parents be more leery of the process by which vaccines are approved?
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/children/01/21/vaccine.safety.wmd/index.html
Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. How many times have you heard that simple prescription for good health? Nonetheless, it is a primary ingredient in the prevention program for prostate cancer touted by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/men/01/19/prostate.prevention.wmd/index.html
The second most common sexual dysfunction in men after premature ejaculation is low libido, according to a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. And a loss of
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/men/01/19/low.libido.wmd/index.html
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has clarified what manufacturers are allowed to claim on vitamin and supplement labels.
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/06/dietary.supplements/index.html
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CNN - Estrogen/progestin combination increases risk of breast cancer, AMA
reports - January 25, 2000
http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/cancer/01/25/hormone.cancer.risk.02/index.html
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Wikipedia-Article "Health"
- For the science of human and animal health, see Health science.
Defined negatively, health is the absence of illness, functionally, as the ability to cope with everyday activities, or positively, as fitness and well-being. In any organism, health is a form of homeostasis. This is a state of balance, with inputs and outputs of energy and matter in equilibrium (allowing for growth). Health also implies good prospects for continued survival. In sentient creatures such as humans, health is a broader concept.
Many definitions of health have been offered from time to time. Webster's Dictionary defines health as "the condition of being sound in body, mind or spirit, especially freedom from physical disease or pain". The Oxford English Dictionary defines health as "soundness of body or mind; that condition in which its functions are duly and efficiently discharged". Dubos (1968) defined health as " a modus vivendi enabling imperfect men to achieve a rewarding and not-too-painful existance while they cope with an imperfect world".
However, the most widely accepted definition is that of the World Health Organization Constitution. It states that "health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (World Health Organization, 1946). In more recent years, this statement has been amplified to include the ability to lead a "socially and economically productive life". The WHO definition is not without criticism, mainly that it is too broad. Some argue that health cannot be defined as a state at all, but must be seen as a process of continuous adjustment to the changing demands of living and of the changing meanings we give to life. It is a dynamic concept. the WHO definition is therefore considered by many as an idealistic goal rather than a realistic proposition. Using the WHO definition classifies 70-95% of people as unhealthy. In spite of the above limitations, the concept of health as defined by WHO is broad and positive in its implications. It sets out a high standard for positive health. It represents the overall goal that nations should strive to reach.
The most solid aspects of wellness that fit firmly in the realm of medicine are the environmental health, nutrition, disease prevention, and public health matters that can be investigated and assist in measuring well-being.
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See also
- Disease
- Health care
- Health disparities
- Health profession
- Healthcare delivery
- Healthy eating
- Longevity
- Medicine
- Mental health
- Natural Hygiene
- Nursing
- Physical fitness
- Population health
- Public health
- Sexuality
- Wellness (alternative medicine)
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Notes and references
- World Health Organization, Constitution, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1946. Available online at [http://w3.whosea.org/aboutsearo/pdf/const.pdf http://w3.whosea.org/Accessed October 24, 2005.
- WHO (1979)Health for All, Sr. Nos. 1, 2
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