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Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures

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[26/07/2010] A published report provides the final details on how two stroke-prevention procedures are safe and equally beneficial for men and women at risk for stroke, though their effectiveness does vary by age, say researchers. Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures - read more

Laugh Your Way to Retirement

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[26/07/2010] A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. But after the age of 70, the health benefits of humor decrease, researchers have found. Laugh Your Way to Retirement - read more

Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer

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[16/07/2010] Patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's Disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet, according to a study. Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer - read more

Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s?

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[07/07/2010] Smoking causes cancer, but it could protect against Parkinson’s disease. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies, according to which there exists an inverse relationship between smoking and the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease. Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s? - read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS). Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - read more

Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed

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[23/06/2010] Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks be used somewhat more conservatively – that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60, who have diabetes but no other major risk factors, probably not use aspirin. Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed - read more

High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly

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[09/06/2010] More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking. High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly - read more

Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts

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[17/05/2010] Researchers will be measuring children with Down syndrome from birth to age 21 to develop updated growth charts. This effort brings together several experts. Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts - read more