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A few extra pounds help the elderly
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| Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Prior to reaching the golden years, too much body fat tends to increase the risk of dying, but extra weight may have the opposite effect for older adults.
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Baked, boiled fish good for heart
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| Friday, November 20, 2009
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Eating baked or boiled fish instead of fried, dried or salted fish is more nutritious and keeps the heart healthy. Also, adding low-sodium soya sauce or tofu is a good idea for women.
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Slow walkers may die of heart disease
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster.
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Lupus linked to heart disease
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| Monday, November 02, 2009
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People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than two-fold higher risk of heart disease.
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Trial of forceps before C-section may help
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| Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Attempting to aid a difficult childbirth with forceps instead of immediately performing a C-section does not raise the risks to the baby in most cases.
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Power at work – impact on health
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| Thursday, October 29, 2009
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A recent study on job authority and health suggests that people at the top level are not only lonely, but being in this position also takes a toll on their physical and mental well-being.
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Bone growth linked to hypertension
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| Friday, October 23, 2009
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High blood pressure in children is linked to bones that are more mature than average, suggesting that advanced bone age may predict cardiovascular problems.
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