Greater Boston Health

“…tick borne diseases are on the rise. In Massachusetts the department of public health reports more than 2300. Cases of Lyme Disease in 2005. A 46%. Increase over the year before. …”

“…medical mystery in fact his vice chair of emergency medicine and -- Israel deaconess medical center in Boston. He finds that every case that walks into the ED requires some degree of sleuthing. -- took it …”

“…according to the National Institutes of Health. Twelve million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. . Many cases go undiagnosed. If left untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems high blood pressure heart disease memory loss even depression. Fortunately there are a variety of treatments for sleep apnea including surgery and the most common treatment continuous positive airway pressure. -- Also do David pressure using mess in the air pressure …”

“…pretty. They're -- Joe was suffering from a very common disorder called sleep apnea. . Here at Beth Israel deaconess hospital in -- about 300 new patients are diagnosed with sleep apnea each year. And hundreds more are treated for the disorder. …”

“…People are inside the entire winter all of a sudden warm weather comes around and people think you're just more active. And doing things -- more outdoor activities which certainly carry more risk. …”

“…Doctor Peters -- emergency medicine physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Offer suggestions on how to prevent find common summer mishaps. First sunburn if even those with his best intentions can …”

“…quite a few Weekend Warriors like Chris and he's orthopedic practice and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center we see all types of injuries. And patients of this age group -- much. Sports injuries are the number two reason for doctor visits just behind the common cold. . According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Sports injuries among 35 to 54 year old increased 33%. Between 1991. And 1998. Basketball …”

“…stretching not just before exercise but on a daily basis. Staying well hydrated and well nourished both before and during physical activity lessons to -- and reduces the chance of injury. Daily exercise at any level is more beneficial and vigorous but infrequent activity. …”

“…Doctor cannon says that those who have risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure cholesterol and diabetes should check with their doctor before starting any exercise. Then he recommends starts slowly. Gradually increasing the distance and intensity of the walk he notes that even those patients who have had a heart attack will benefit from the activity. …”

“…can lower your blood pressure. You can lower your cholesterol also the risk factors that are important for heart disease can be diminished by walking. …”

“…Doctor cannon says that those who have risk factors for heart disease. . Like high blood pressure cholesterol and diabetes should check with their doctor before starting any exercise program. Then he recommends starts slowly gradually increasing the distance and intensity of the walk. He notes that even those patients who have had a heart attack will benefit from the activity. …”

“…can lower your blood pressure. You can lower your cholesterol also the risk factors that are important for heart disease can be diminished by walking. …”

“…wait until they have symptoms like rectal bleeding abdominal cramping pain or weight loss. . Often have waited too long. At that cancer may have metastasized. To lymph notes to the liver or until locks. And what we would like to do is hat people. These screens before they are symptomatic. Bryant had felt no symptoms at all before being screened the pathology report on the large bulky Pollack in his colon removed it colonoscopy. . She'll -- it was a precancerous. Rather than cancerous masses he urges everyone over fifty to talk to their doctor and book a colonoscopy. . The steps to -- terrific. Very helpful it's quick it's easy collection you know saying anything to anyone just. Take the time …”

“…Person. Brian O'Hara is thankful for this game of fetch with little Gracie. When he turned fifty he did exactly what doctors recommend he had a colonoscopy. . …”

“…By adding foods like high fiber gluten free grain cereals dried beans and yogurt Lisa can avoid over eating and putting on weight. Melinda says even among gluten free foods summer more nutritious than others she stresses education can make a big difference. …”

“…small intestine. Doctor Kieran Kelly runs the -- act disease center at Beth Israel deaconess Medical Center in Boston. …”

“…always struggled with her weight. She tried everything from protein diets to weight loss pills nothing ever kept the pounds off. Yeah forty different you know you're happy sad to eat it -- point -- two weeks. You know it's ago at least -- going to make me happier I went to pieces take you know about -- have -- the depression. But lastly a mother of two had decided to take a major step toward a healthier lifestyles. And she had the same weight loss surgery her mother father and sister have all had a lap band procedure and that Israel deaconess Medical Center. …”

“…sister and data also dropped more than 100 pounds following their own weight loss surgery. When we checked in with Leslie eight months after her procedure she was a changed person. Complete with a new career …”

“…to get comfortable. Sometimes associated with -- up. In fact it's a chronic condition that runs and her family. …”

“…see the doctors who helped him -- to digested disease center at Beth Israel deaconess Medical Center. . They scheduled Amy for a minimally invasive procedure called PR CP. Your CP stands for and it's got a retrograde -- you …”