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HEX Newsletter 21

Issue 21 (17 Oct 2011)

Latest Health Tips

All You Need to Know About Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling in the joints. It is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in men over the age of 40. Women are usually protected from gout until after menopause. Gout is the result of deposits of needle-like crystals of uric acid in the joint spaces... Read more

Working Too Hard at Your Desk? Get Relief With This Video

Neck pain is a common problem seen in people of all ages. There are many causes of neck pain such as degenerative changes, poor

posture as well as traumatic injuries. The main function of the neck is to provide support and mobility to the head. The neck is flexible and thus, extremely vulnerable to injury. Learn how your neck functions as well as simple steps to relieve neck pain now!
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Further Reading:

	Building Blocks of a Healthy Diet
	3 Simple and Yummy Snack Ideas
	Rheumatoid Arthritis
	Neck Pain Due to Poor Posture & Work Habits
	What Is Achilles Tendinitis? - Video

Health Answers

Heart Disease: The Answers
Click below to view our doctors' answers to September's questions on LASIK / ReLEx.
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Body Fat and Cholesterol: The Answers
Click below to view our doctors' answers to September's questions on feet problems.
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