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Alireza Atri, MD, PhD, Alzheimer’s Disease

September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Alzheimers Disease Expert Offers Insight on ICAD Findings & What This Means For Patients & Caregivers Perspective on Data Presented at the 2010 International Conference on Alzheimers Disease (ICAD) in Honolulu, Hawaii (July 10-15) What: The Alzheimers Associations annual International Conference on Alzheimers Disease (ICAD) is the largest group of international leaders in Alzheimers research and care, drawing approximately 5,000 researchers, physicians and care providers from around the world each year to tackle the issue of combating Alzheimers disease. The number of Americans suffering from Alzheimers disease continues to rise - by 2050, between 11 million and 15 million individuals aged 65 and older are projected to be living with Alzheimers disease, according to recent data from the … [Continue reading...]

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ICONOSYS Gets in the Windows Phone 7 Game with Mighty SMS

September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Schedule Reminder System for Personal and Professional UseLaguna Hills, CA, August 12, 2010 Today, Iconosys, Inc., a leader in mobile communications technology, announces a first in terms of integrating the worlds primary new means of communication, text messaging, with the needs of professionals in Real Estate, Medical Offices, Dental Offices, and for appointment setters of all types.Originally a research and development project designed to explore possibilities and further enhance the wildly popular texting while driving apps already offered by Iconosys SMS Replier (www.smsreplier.com) and DriveReply (www.drivereply.net) products, Mighty SMS has now evolved into a text message scheduling system that allows professionals to setup reminders for their clients and patients and enables them … [Continue reading...]

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Why It IS Right For You

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Married Doctor Duo Say Hormone Therapy Helps Women Live Longer, Healthier Lives Menopause experts Dr's. Lovera W. Miller and David C. Miller, claim in their new book, Womenopause: Stop Pausing and Start Living (O Books; August 1, 2010; ISBN 978-1-84694-321-8), that Menopausal Hormone Therapy, or MHT, can help reduce the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, diabetes, and even depression and dementia. … [Continue reading...]

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Dr. Michael C. Smatt

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Director and Founder of the Madison Avenue Chiropractic Center. Dr. Smatt has been in private practice since 1980. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Legislative Advisor to the New York Chiropractic Council, Officer and Director of the Political Action Committee, Member of the Legislative Committee of the International Chiropractors Association, Received the Beacon Award, naming him Chiropractor of the Year 1997-1998, Received the Assemblyman Peter Mirto Award in 1998 for his legislative victories, Elected a Distinguished Fellow of the International Chiropractors Association 1999, and was honored by Governor George E. Pataki in September, 1999. Founding Member of the Contact Reflex Analysis Research Network, Nutritional … [Continue reading...]

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Back to School with Stacy DeBroff

September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Back-to-School Time Savers for Busy Moms Advice for the Three Most Hectic Times of Day: Morning, After School and Night! Parenting Expert and Founder of MomCentral.com Back-to-school season has arrived, and for many moms this time of year means planning and preparing for eventful mornings, afterschool activities and busy evenings. For those already stressing, parenting expert Stacy DeBroff can help by offering tips for avoiding the school year scramble and surviving the three most hectic times of day. About Stacy DeBroff: Stacy DeBroff, heralded as a parenting guru (The Wall Street Journal), is a frequent guest on NBCs Today Show, The CBS Early Show, The View, CNN, and the Rachael Ray Show and a bestselling author (The Mom Book, The Mom Book Goes to School, SIGN ME UP!, and Mom Central: … [Continue reading...]

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Pete Bils, Sleep Expert, Dread, Confusion and Distrust

September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Consumers Rate Buying a Mattress as the Second-Most Confusing Purchase. With Millions of People Buying Mattresses During Labor Day, Expert Provides Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Buyers Remorse.According to Consumer Reports, people hate the mattress-shopping experience and rate it only slightly less confusing than buying a car. When thinking about buying a mattress, words that come to the mind of consumers are dread, vulnerable, irreversible, distrust and misunderstood. And because of this, many people put off buying a new mattress, which is unfortunate because, according to the International Sleep Products Association, a new mattress can significantly improve overall comfort that leads to better sleep quality, relief from back pain and much more.What makes mattress shopping so confusing? … [Continue reading...]

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WE: Unity & Peace

September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The WE Campaign invites you to participate in 11 Days of Global Unity Sept. 11-21Creating a Culture of Peace Celebrating a Sustainable Future and the International Day of Peace Sept. 21www.WE.net/11days Be Part of 11 Days of Global Unity & the WE Campaign! Calendar: On the Calendar post your September Programs, Events, or other activities for 11 Days of Global Unity that reflect the spirit of WE: Unity & Peace - peace, justice, sustainability and transformation. Add your Listings at www.WE.net/forum Highlights of 11 Days of Global Unity 2010 Radio Broadcast/Webcast Special on 11 Days of Global UnityThursday Sept 9th approx. 10:20pm-10:55PM Eastern Time Pacifica Radio WBAI 99.5 FM, www.WE.netDelicious organic food for purchasePlease RSVP by replying to this messageCheck out the Facebook … [Continue reading...]

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Can’t sleep because your’re in pain

September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Pain Causing You to Lose Sleep? Chropractor Talks About the Link Between Sleep and Pain And How to Start Resting Easier www.sleepnumber.com More than 80% of Americans are affected by back pain at some point in their lives, and 50% of older adults report issues with chronic pain. Regardless of age, the majority of chronic pain sufferers also endure serious sleep issues. Recent clinical studies show that poor sleep also lowers our threshold for pain. Since poor sleep enhances pain, and pain disturbs sleep, this can create a vicious cycle. Dr. James Brandt, a Chiropractic Orthopedist and pain specialist says its critical to manage both simultaneously. Reduction of pain during the day and night may promote better sleep and possibly lessen pain on the following day. Chiropractor Dr. James … [Continue reading...]

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Commemorating The Fifth Anniversary Of Hurricane KATRINA

September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

and Paying Tribute To The Women Of New Orleans and Gulf SouthTwo Special Performances OfSwimming Upstream At The MAHALIA JACKSON Theater In New Orleans Sept. 10and APOLLO Theater In NYC Sept. 13Featuring TONY AWARD Winners Shirley Knight and Lachanze and A New Orleans CastDirected By AWARD Winning Playwright Eve Ensler (New York) August 30, 2010 - Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf South, V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls, in partnership with Ash Cultural Arts Center and The Women Donors Network, will host two special performances of SWIMMING UPSTREAM directed by Eve Ensler, in New Orleans on September 10th at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre and in New York on September 13th at the Apollo Theatre. Proceeds from the two events will … [Continue reading...]

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Brooke Burke to Help Raise Awareness

September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Brooke Burke and Oral-B are celebrating their commitment to advancing America's oral health while raising money for a good cause at the same time. Brooke can arm listeners with some basic knowledge and information on everyday tools to make it possible to get the star treatment at home without breaking the bank! While most people don't have the luxury of a personal, go-to glam squad, there are ways to implement their own at-home "squad" for next to nothing. Listeners can take the first step by starting a new oral care routine to ensure their smile is always award-winning. Oral-B's portfolio of rechargeable oscillating rotating power toothbrushes includes a variety of brushes to meet different needs and budgets, from the up-and-comer to the fully established leading man or women with a … [Continue reading...]

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