9 Delicious Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate

How sweet it is! Studies show consuming small amounts of dark chocolate not only may be good for your heart but also may lift your mood, help you live longer, and more. 

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

The Best Shoes for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Selecting shoes that accommodate aching feet is an important part of rheumatoid arthritis care. When buying footwear, think function over form.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 90 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience foot and ankle pain. In fact, it's very common for symptoms of RA to first appear in the toes and then the forefoot, back of the feet, and ankles, says Alison Garten, DPM, CPed, vice president of the American Association of Women Podiatrists and a podiatrist in Washington, D.C. These foot problems can make shoe shopping more challenging for people with RA.

The Do's and Don'ts of Sexting for Consenting Adults

After U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner copped to sending a racy photo of himself to a woman via Twitter — as well as to a history of online infidelity that included sending sexy photos, Facebook messages, and emails to at least five other women over the last three years — the scandal has left many people wondering why anyone would do such a thing.

After all, isn’t sending out sexy photos just asking to be caught?

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

How to Tell if Your Partner Has Adult ADHD

Spotting the Symptoms of Adult ADHD

Is your partner showing signs of adult ADHD? Discover the common symptoms and get tips on making your relationship work.

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

Good Credit in Danger? 3 Tips

"Good Credit in Danger? 3 Tips" makes the MSN Money Personal Finance homepage. 


If you lose your job or hit some other bump in the road, these steps can help you protect your good credit until you're back on sound financial footing.

Source: MSN Money

Got Diabetes? Drop These Bad Health Habits

You can manage your diabetes better with a healthy lifestyle approach. If you've gotten into some bad habits, it's time to start your own personal reform movement.

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

Celebrities with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many celebrities have found success despite fighting rheumatoid arthritis. Find out who, and discover how they are helping to advance RA treatment. Profiled celebs include: Golden Globe-winner Kathleen Turner, Lucille Ball and grandson of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, Erik Lindbergh.

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

9 Steps to Better Digestion as You Age

For many people, aging brings new digestive problems, such as constipation.  These tips will help you to avoid these woes and have a healthy digestive tract as you get older.

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

8 Foods and How They Affect Psoriasis

Certain foods may affect your psoriasis symptoms. Learn how an anti-inflammatory diet that includes fish and antioxidant-rich foods could help improve the way you feel.

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

Making Strides

Stenting iliac arteries has been shown to benefit peripheral artery disease patients out to two years, according to a recent study.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem among U.S. adults over the age of 50. Clogged or narrowed arteries in the legs affect some 10 million Americans, including 12% to 20% of those over the age of 65. Among those over the age of 70, one in five has been diagnosed with PAD. The disease is expected to become more prevalent as the U.S. population ages and cases of obesity and diabetes rise.

Source: Aging Well Magazine

Tim Gunn's Psoriasis Fashion Advice

Yes, you can have psoriasis and still dress fashionably. You just need to be strategic about choosing your wardrobe.
Tim Gunn, fashion mentor to clothing designers on television's Project Runway, knows this firsthand. His sister has psoriasis, and he has helped her, and others with psoriasis, to dress comfortably and fashionably even when their psoriasis flares.
Source: EveryDayHealth.com

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Helps Psoriatic Arthritis

Being at a healthy weight can reduce pressure on inflamed joints, easing pain and increasing energy and mobility.  Here's what you need to know for best health.  

Source: EveryDayHealth.com

SDMS News Wave: June 2011

Industry responds to MSK issues with ergonomic scanning beds, easier-to-grip transducers, and automated protocols|But neck, shoulder, wrist injury still a big problem among sonographers                                                                               By now, it is well known that practicing sonography can be hazardous to your health without the proper training and equipment. Since the 1980s, sonographers have been reporting work-related injuries to their necks, wrists, shoulders and arms in alarming numbers. Studies continue to show that as many as 90 percent of sonographers are scanning in pain and discomfort – and as many as 20 percent of them (one in five) have musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries severe enough to end their careers. Thanks to people like SDMS founder Joan Baker, MSR, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS, and others, the industry is paying attention to the ergonomic issues that can result in scanning injuries and addressing them.
Source: SDMS News Wave, June 2011

Liver Tumor Interventions

In developing countries, liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. In the United States, it is the eighth leading cause.                                                      However, in contrast to most other major forms of cancer, liver cancer is on the rise in the United States. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in May 2010, the rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, increased from 2.7 cases per 100,000 people in 2001 to 3.2 cases per 100,000 in 2006—an average annual increase of 3.5%.
Source: Radiology Today, April 2011, Vol. 12 No. 4 P. 22

SBRT for Prostate Cancer

While early results appear promising, critics in radiation oncology say longer-term data are needed before widely offering the treatment to men...                                                                     Advocates believe SBRT will revolutionize prostate cancer treatment and that it is a better option because less healthy tissue is affected by the treatment; treatment can be completed in four or five days vs. six to eight weeks; and the treatment is just as effective as external beam radiation therapy or seed implants.

Source: Radiology Today, July 2011, Vol. 12 No. 7 P. 24