Health - 1 January 2007

I am 45, 6'00" tall weigh 19.5 stones and totally unfit, I would like to lose weight and become fit again (I found the extent of my non fitness, new years eve after 10 mins of dancing I thought I was going to die) anyway the point is after 10 yrs of smoking and a lifetime of high salt consumption, I was wondering if it would be possible to regain my fitness with dieting and excercise,or if my arteries are so clogged up that all I am likely to do is be miserable and not gain any benefit as the damage has been done.

Happy new year to you all.

2007-01-01 03:28:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-01 03:27:04 · 7 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Diet & Fitness

my couisin's boyfriend may have this disease....can anyone tell me more about it?

2007-01-01 03:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by Katie S 2 in Cancer

2007-01-01 03:25:16 · 4 answers · asked by jitoon f 1 in Diet & Fitness

I've recently had a lot of work done on my teeth after not seeing a dentist for 10 years - big mistake as I learned! I ended up having cavities in practically all my teeth of varying severity. I had to have one extracted and a couple of root canals, and I'm still in the process of having a LOT of fillings done - it's taking a long time because I'm a bit of a baby and can only get them done one or two at a time.

Anyway, I just wondered, how can you tell whether a tooth needs a filling or a root canal without x-rays? I mean obviously a dentist can tell, but what are the symptoms that would indicate a tooth needed to be extracted, needed a root canal or could be fixed just with a filling? Also, I have one tooth which doesn't need a root canal, but the dentist says will need a crown - I thought you only needed crowns on root canalled teeth? Can anyone give me an "idiot's guide" please?!

2007-01-01 03:25:03 · 4 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Dental

a few weeks ago i noticed as i was brushing my hair that there was a few small spots on my head that were extremly tender and sore to touch...not bigger than dime size areas....well that went away and now i woke up this morning with 2 sore spots again...as if i fell and hit my head....this is weird ...i had a head CT 2 months ago because of migraines and blurred vision but that was completly normal....can anyone relate?? ive been throwing myself into a major panic attack because of this....

2007-01-01 03:20:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I have COPD and they always tell me I should take it,and so far this winter ever since I took the shot I have been sick and can`t get over it.It`s kinda like suicide by shot!I feel awful!

2007-01-01 03:19:25 · 13 answers · asked by pumpkin 4 in Infectious Diseases

I am a 16 year old 5'7" 125 lb female, wanting to tone up. I run 2ish miles every other day, and usually do a couple situps and pushups. Does anyone have any good websites with some easy exercises to tone up (especially thighs, abs and arms) Also what kind of diet? I eat rather healthily in the first place and I am a vegetarian, but for the new year, I want to be sexy and toned, especially for my boyfriend :)

2007-01-01 03:19:21 · 2 answers · asked by Carina G 2 in Diet & Fitness

Why do i feel so hungry during winter? Do you also?

2007-01-01 03:16:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-01 03:15:27 · 6 answers · asked by MICKEY M 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-01 03:14:25 · 4 answers · asked by MICKEY M 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-01 03:14:04 · 10 answers · asked by ME 1 in Diet & Fitness

ive had it for about 4 months now, never really got round to seeing a doctor, but my ear sometimes feels as if its just letting air pass through it? when i yawnfor example my left ear just gets a swooshing airy sound through it that blocks out other sounds for a small while until i close it again. this is getting to be quite a pain now and so i thought i would be best to ask for some views on what it might be.

Also about half a year ago i had an ear infection in that ear as well. any help will be much appreciated.

2007-01-01 03:10:43 · 6 answers · asked by GB 2 in Other - Health

I read an article from the University of Kentucky that indicates that the percentage of smokers in Fayette county dropped 32% after a 2 year smoking ban. Can these statistics be real??

2007-01-01 03:10:08 · 8 answers · asked by coppershirt88 1 in Respiratory Diseases

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2007-01-01 03:09:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-01-01 03:08:57 · 6 answers · asked by CAL_Shyguy21 1 in Women's Health

2007-01-01 03:07:39 · 9 answers · asked by healthy life 2 in Mental Health

2007-01-01 03:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by AAA 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-01-01 03:06:04 · 17 answers · asked by supraja 1 in Men's Health

2007-01-01 03:05:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-01-01 03:04:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

If this was a normal day, I'd go to my clinic. But it's closed today. In your opinion should I go to Urgent Care? Here are my symptoms:

Runny Nose
Sore and Very swollen throat
itchy eyes
sinus pain and pressure
slight cough

On the whole, I feel okay, but I'm pretty uncomfortable. I'd also appriciate suggestions on home remedies and such.

Also, you have no way of knowing for sure, but do you think the urgent care clinic will be PACKED?

2007-01-01 03:02:40 · 7 answers · asked by Tiff 5 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-01 03:00:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Sorry about this question.

My Urine is orange - is that normal ?

Could it mean that i'm dehydrated ?

2007-01-01 03:00:16 · 7 answers · asked by rebecca f 1 in Other - Health

Three weeks ago, I changed my eating habits. I eat fruits for breakfast, then a proper lunch and then veges for dinner. I drink gallons of water everyday. I laid off chocolates, butter and potato chips. I exercise for up to 2 hours everyday (aerobics). How long can I expect to meet my goal weight : 40kgs?

2007-01-01 02:57:44 · 7 answers · asked by Natasha H 1 in Diet & Fitness

How do I tell if my LA weight loss drink mixes are out of date?? Does anyone know of any risks of drinking out of date protien drink mixes???? thank in advance!

2007-01-01 02:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by meme 2 in Diet & Fitness

i have already asked this question but i went to the doctor this morning and thye looked at it and sayed it was to swollen to do to tell and they told us to have a good day and i a tounament which is the finals and dont forget im the MVP what do you think i should do to get my knee well enough so i can play in the finals thanks i advanced ? please help

2007-01-01 02:56:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-01-01 02:55:53 · 7 answers · asked by misseliggett 1 in Diet & Fitness

you supposedly give yourself one shot a week and it helps you lose weight, if anyone has any information on this, please let me know, thank you so much.

2007-01-01 02:54:12 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Everyone always says i'll get arthritis in my fingers, but not sure about my neck, I feel like I need to do it, if that makes sense!!

2007-01-01 02:53:46 · 6 answers · asked by misseliggett 1 in Other - Health