Hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia is best prevented by eating a diet with adequate potassium levels. Hypokalemia is the medical term for low blood potassium levels. This condition is only dangerous if the levels are extremely low or the person has a history of heart disease. Symptoms are only present during severe hypokalemia and include weakness, constipation, paralysis and breathing difficulties. Patient with heart disease are at risk of arrhythmias if their blood potassium drops too low. Certain drugs are the most common cause of hypokalemia, as well as excessive diarrhea. Potassium supplements are the most effective treatment.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1998
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Joseph Wolpe
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The late behavioral scientist Joseph Wolpe was one of the outstanding pioneers of behavior therapy. After obtaining a medical degree at the Witwatersrand medical school in Johannesburg in 1954, Wolpe migrated to the US and began his studies in behavior therapy. There, he enthusiastically campaigned his theories of behavior therapy until his death in Dec 1997. Wolpe was highly recognized for studies and writings on various topics such as experimental neuroses and neurotic behavior in cats.
Publication Name: Behaviour Research and Therapy
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0005-7967
Year: 1998
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Get strong!
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Weight training can improve strength, energy level and posture. Techniques are presented for warming up and for six exercises: back squat, bench press, curl, lying triceps pullover, upright row and toe raise.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
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