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Long term use of vicodin

Health & Fitness – As a result, drugs of abuse take control over the brain's normal pleasure and motivational systems, shifting drug use to the highest priority in the person's hierarchy of needs, therefore overriding all other needs and desires.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 06:02pm

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Vicodin Addiction 2008

Health & Fitness – Opioids work by means of attaching to certain proteins called opioids receptors, which can be found in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 05:58pm

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Know the warning signs

Health & Fitness – If you're at risk of a stroke, the best way to act is to learn both the typical signs and symptoms and those that affect only women. If you experience any symptoms that you think may be a stroke, consult your doctor to evaluate you for a stroke.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 05:29pm

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Stroke symptoms in women

Health & Fitness – A woman visiting the emergency department with facial weakness is quickly sent off for brain imaging, but when the main issue is problem with breathing or fainting, it may be that neither the woman nor even emergency room personnel immediately suspect a stroke.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 05:16pm

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Signs and symptoms of a stroke

Health & Fitness – The symptoms of TIA are similar to those of a stroke, but they occur for a shorter period of time (a few minutes to 24 hours) and then disappear, without causing any visible permanent effects.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 05:07pm

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Psychological Symptoms of Stress

Health & Fitness – As you can see the list of stress physical symptoms and psychological symptoms is long and exhaustive. The effects are very serious, but the remedy is always available.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 03:56pm

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Physical Signs and Symptoms of Stress

Health & Fitness – The typical heart rate in adults is 100 beats per minute supplying about 5 litres of blood. To provide more nutrient to the body the heart rate increases. Additionally associated dilatation of the blood vessels occurs. These lead to palpitation, chest pain, flushing and feeling of warmth.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 03:53pm

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Symptoms of menopause part 3

Health & Fitness – Everyone can suffer from peaks and valleys in sexual desire, an ebb and flow in libido that could result from any of a variety of factors. From time to time, a hormonal imbalance or prescription medicine will sap sex drive.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 03:33pm

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More Symptoms of menopause

Health & Fitness – The majority of women observe absence, shortness, or irregularity of periods at some point in their lives. A large numbers of conditions can be a source of such symptoms.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 03:32pm

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Symptoms of menopause 2008

Health & Fitness – Almost every woman notices early symptoms while still having periods. This stage of gradual falls and fluctuations of hormone levels is referred to as perimenopause, and it typically starts in the early 40s.

Submitted and Voted for on May 28, 2008 03:30pm

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More Symptoms of diabetes

Health & Fitness – This symptom is often referred to as neuropathy. It appears gradually over time as continuously high glucose level in the blood damages the nervous system, frequently in the extremities.

Submitted and Voted for on May 26, 2008 09:35pm

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Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

Health & Fitness – High glucose levels in Type I result from a lack of insulin as the insulin-producing cells have been destroyed or damaged. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body cells become immune to insulin that is being produced.

Submitted and Voted for on May 26, 2008 09:32pm

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Skin diseases

Health & Fitness – Dark circles usually form near the eyes and are also called "bags under the eyes". The main reason of dark circles is typically a lot of stress, excessive sun exposure, insufficient sleep, menstrual disorders, kidney dysfunction.

Submitted and Voted for on May 26, 2008 09:16pm

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Skin disease

Health & Fitness – A sharp angering infection of an eyelash follicle that causes a red, sore lump near the edge of the lid margin to appear is called an eye stye. Is a frequently occurring form of infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash

Submitted and Voted for on May 26, 2008 09:14pm

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Stress and pregnancy

Health & Fitness – Stress seems to make the symptoms of RLS worse. Pregnancy or hormonal changes also can temporarily worsen RLS signs and symptoms.

Submitted and Voted for on May 26, 2008 08:26pm