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"A good walk spoiled" is how golf is often described.
Canoe.ca – Jul 20, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
"A good walk spoiled" is how golf is often described.
Canoe.ca – Jul 20, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Government Retiree Health Care Crisis: New Paper Addresses The Myths And Realities
While some states are taking adequate steps to address the cost of retiree health-care benefits, others - including New Jersey, New York, California and North Carolina - are facing tens of billions of dollars in so-called "unfunded liabilities." The myths and realities of this potential crisis are laid out in a new issue brief written by Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
While some states are taking adequate steps to address the cost of retiree health-care benefits, others - including New Jersey, New York, California and North Carolina - are facing tens of billions of dollars in so-called "unfunded liabilities." The myths and realities of this potential crisis are laid out in a new issue brief written by Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Elderly Falls Cut By 11 Percent With Education And Intervention
Commonly viewed as an inevitable consequence of aging and often ignored in clinical practice, falls among the elderly were cut by 11 percent when researchers at Yale School of Medicine used a combination of fall prevention educational campaigns and interventions aimed at encouraging clinicians to incorporate fall-risk assessment and management into their practices.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Commonly viewed as an inevitable consequence of aging and often ignored in clinical practice, falls among the elderly were cut by 11 percent when researchers at Yale School of Medicine used a combination of fall prevention educational campaigns and interventions aimed at encouraging clinicians to incorporate fall-risk assessment and management into their practices.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The 1st Pan-American Congress On Aesthetic And Anti-Aging Medicine
The 1st Pan-American Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine will be held from 4 to 6 September 2008 at the Palace of Congress of Montréal (Canada), under the aegis of the WOSAAM World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine and with the support of many international Societies and renowned scientists. This event will be one of a kind in America for its unique approach regarding the concept of "Global Aging Management". Over 2000 attendees from all over the world are expected to join.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The 1st Pan-American Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine will be held from 4 to 6 September 2008 at the Palace of Congress of Montréal (Canada), under the aegis of the WOSAAM World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine and with the support of many international Societies and renowned scientists. This event will be one of a kind in America for its unique approach regarding the concept of "Global Aging Management". Over 2000 attendees from all over the world are expected to join.
Medical News Today – Jul 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- It's one step forward, onestep back in the search for treatments against Alzheimer's disease.
Yahoo! – Jul 19, 2008 03:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- It's one step forward, onestep back in the search for treatments against Alzheimer's disease.
Yahoo! – Jul 19, 2008 03:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
General Motors Working With Firm To Help Retirees Transition To Medicare Coverage
General Motors will contract with benefits consultant firm Extend Health to provide guidance to retirees in choosing appropriate Medicare plans to replace benefits previously offered by GM, the Detroit Free Press reports. The automaker on Tuesday
Medical News Today – Jul 18, 2008 6:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
General Motors will contract with benefits consultant firm Extend Health to provide guidance to retirees in choosing appropriate Medicare plans to replace benefits previously offered by GM, the Detroit Free Press reports. The automaker on Tuesday
Medical News Today – Jul 18, 2008 6:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Improvement Suggested For Dementia Diagnosis In Highly Educated Adults
Researchers have suggested that in order to more effectively assess dementia risk in highly educated older adults, a different cutoff point on an existing mental function assessment should be used. The report is published in the July issue of Archives of Neurology. A test called the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) is the most frequently used screening exam for testing cognitive function - that is, thinking, learning, and memory abilities.
Medical News Today – Jul 18, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Researchers have suggested that in order to more effectively assess dementia risk in highly educated older adults, a different cutoff point on an existing mental function assessment should be used. The report is published in the July issue of Archives of Neurology. A test called the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) is the most frequently used screening exam for testing cognitive function - that is, thinking, learning, and memory abilities.
Medical News Today – Jul 18, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Vaccine stopped plaque but not Alzheimer's: study
Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.
Canoe.ca – Jul 18, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.
Canoe.ca – Jul 18, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Alzheimer's vaccine stopped plaque, not dementia
AP - Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.
Yahoo! – Jul 17, 2008 11:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.
Yahoo! – Jul 17, 2008 11:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Warming health report: Poor, elderly to hurt most
AP - Global warming will affect the health and welfare of every American, but the poor, elderly, and children will suffer the most, according to a new White House science report released Thursday.
Yahoo! – Jul 17, 2008 7:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - Global warming will affect the health and welfare of every American, but the poor, elderly, and children will suffer the most, according to a new White House science report released Thursday.
Yahoo! – Jul 17, 2008 7:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
