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Physical fitness may slow Alzheimer brain atrophy: study
NEW YORK - Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests.
Canoe.ca – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
NEW YORK - Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests.
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'Don't swim after eating' rule a myth: experts
If you are of a certain vintage - you watched "Three's Company" and "All in the Family," you cheered (or jeered) when the Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup - you will recall a special torture parents put their children through in summer.
Canoe.ca – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
If you are of a certain vintage - you watched "Three's Company" and "All in the Family," you cheered (or jeered) when the Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup - you will recall a special torture parents put their children through in summer.
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The home body
A home gym used to mean a stationary bike in the basement.
Canoe.ca – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A home gym used to mean a stationary bike in the basement.
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Docs hopeful easier blood thinners nearing
A trio of experimental drugs has doctors hopeful that for the first time in decades, millions of people at risk of lethal blood clots may soon get easier treatment.
Canoe.ca – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A trio of experimental drugs has doctors hopeful that for the first time in decades, millions of people at risk of lethal blood clots may soon get easier treatment.
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The secret to losing weight
When it comes to weight loss, one of the best predictors of success, believe it or not, is keeping a food diary.
Canoe.ca – Jul 13, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When it comes to weight loss, one of the best predictors of success, believe it or not, is keeping a food diary.
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Oregon woman has a 64-kilogram cancerous tumour removed from abdomen
REDMOND, Ore. - Linda Rittenbach tried all the diets and workouts, but nothing would help her lose weight. Doctors even suggested weight-loss surgery.
Canoe.ca – Jul 13, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
REDMOND, Ore. - Linda Rittenbach tried all the diets and workouts, but nothing would help her lose weight. Doctors even suggested weight-loss surgery.
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Winnipeg researchers examining whether flax can prevent heart disease
WINNIPEG - The lowly flax plant may not have the cachet of wheat and other crops, but researchers are trying to find out whether it could serve as a new weapon against heart disease.
Canoe.ca – Jul 12, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WINNIPEG - The lowly flax plant may not have the cachet of wheat and other crops, but researchers are trying to find out whether it could serve as a new weapon against heart disease.
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Infant Milk Study Holds Out The Promise Of Protection From Allergy And Infection
Adding prebiotic oligosaccharides* to infant formula may substantially reduce the incidence of allergies and infections in newborn babies and young children, claim researchers in the Journal of Nutrition[1]. The benefits lasted long after the babies had stopped having formula and had been weaned and were still evident after two years.
Medical News Today – Jul 11, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Adding prebiotic oligosaccharides* to infant formula may substantially reduce the incidence of allergies and infections in newborn babies and young children, claim researchers in the Journal of Nutrition[1]. The benefits lasted long after the babies had stopped having formula and had been weaned and were still evident after two years.
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More Research Needed Into Beneficial Food Compounds
More research is needed into food compounds which could reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a systematic review of trials carried out so far. Dr Lee Hooper from the University of East Anglia (UEA) led a group of scientists who analysed 133 studies on the effects of flavonoids and flavonoid-rich food sources on heart disease related risk factors.
Medical News Today – Jul 11, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
More research is needed into food compounds which could reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a systematic review of trials carried out so far. Dr Lee Hooper from the University of East Anglia (UEA) led a group of scientists who analysed 133 studies on the effects of flavonoids and flavonoid-rich food sources on heart disease related risk factors.
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Health Benefits, Anti-Aging Potential Prompts New Interest In Wild Blueberries
The new generation of healthy eaters is eschewing old adages about relying on the usual fruits to keep the doctor away. Instead, they are adopting the Wild Blueberry as their new dietary favorite. Promising research about the Wild Blueberry has encouraged today's eaters to go "wild" over the nutrient-rich fruit.
Medical News Today – Jul 11, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The new generation of healthy eaters is eschewing old adages about relying on the usual fruits to keep the doctor away. Instead, they are adopting the Wild Blueberry as their new dietary favorite. Promising research about the Wild Blueberry has encouraged today's eaters to go "wild" over the nutrient-rich fruit.
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