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Health at birth and teen academic performance
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Babies who get low scores on a test of heart, lung and brain function given just a few minutes after birth may be more likely to need special education as teenagers.
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Optimism lowers stroke risk
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
The more optimistic you are, the lower your risk of having a stroke. Optimism protects against stroke. While it is not a cause-and-effect link, there is a significant association.
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Vitamins help boost memory
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Adults who take vitamin and mineral supplements for almost a decade perform better on one type of memory test than those who don't take such supplements.
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Even a little exercise helps the heart
Wed, Aug 10, 2011
Even small amounts of exercise - about 150 minutes or 2.5 hours of moderate activity a week - can reduce the risk of heart disease by about 14 percent.
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Mobile sensors track health of elderly
Tue, Aug 9, 2011
A small pilot study of wireless mobile sensors used by a group of retirees suggests the technology may be useful in detecting meaningful changes in seniors' health.
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Stet can show heart attack risk
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
Heart attack among people with HIV who have abnormal heart ultrasound tests or stress echoes is 10 times greater than in the general population.
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Exposure to common chemicals affects thyroid function
Sun, Aug 7, 2011
Chemicals called phthalates and bisphenol-A (BPA) that are found in solvents, plastics and numerous household products may alter levels of thyroid hormones in the body. Thyroid hormones play a role in many critical bodily functions, including reproduction and metabolism.
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