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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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Resistance training helpful for lung patients
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| Friday, November 20, 2009
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People with chronic lung disease like emphysema or bronchitis can strengthen their arms and legs with resistance training, and this strength helps them perform everyday tasks more easily.
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32 fresh dengue cases in Delhi
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| Thursday, November 19, 2009
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With 32 fresh cases of dengue, the total number of patients suffering from the vector-borne disease in Delhi climbed to 844 on Tuesday.
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Bad mood makes pain worse
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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If you are trying to get your mind off pain, think of something pleasant.
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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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Aged at greater risk of death from H1N1
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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A study of H1N1 swine flu in Mexico finds that while children and people under the age of 40 years are most likely to get sick, elderly people have the highest death rates.
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Dyslexia may make it tough to tune out noise
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| Monday, November 16, 2009
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Students with developmental dyslexia may not be able to focus on the teacher's voice in noisy school settings that include banging lockers, scraping chairs and other auditory distractions.
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