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February 8, 2010

Federal awards to promote healthier lives

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The awards announced Friday were funded by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a release.

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Many women unaware of heart disease signs

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To better spot cardiovascular disease Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas began a new Heart & Vascular Wellness Program for women including
a detailed heart health history, blood pressure check, HbA1C and
C-reactive protein blood test, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, and
one-on-one discussions with a medical provider

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Initiative helps N.Y. doctors follow up

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Instead of waiting for high-risk patients to seek treatment, the
Panel Management program connects primary care doctors with New Yorkers
who need ongoing care, Dr. Thomas Farley, health commissioner, said
in a statement. For example, of the 25 percent of New Yorkers who
suffer from hypertension, less than half have their blood pressure
controlled. Panel Management will help to address this gap.

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Snow shoveling not for those 45 and older

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Dr. Susan Wainwright, vice chairwoman of the department of physical
therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, warns shoveling
snow — an extremely strenuous activity — can cause those in poor
physical shape and not be prepared for the stress of shoveling snow to
sustain muscle pulls, back injuries and strains.

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February 7, 2010

Lifelong Health: Healthy Lifestyle Slows Onrush of Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease of the brain associated with an
insidious breakdown of the brain cells, which are critical for normal
memory and intellectual function. The process of degeneration is so slow
that symptoms develop 20 years after initial abnormalities develop in
the brain. By

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February 6, 2010

Your Health: Winter Weather Brings Dry, Itchy Skin

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As teenagers, most of us would have gladly traded our oily, acne-prone
complexions for a good case of dry skin.

Now that we’re older, we know that dry skin isn’t all it’s cracked up to
be. It looks great on lizards, but most humans find parched, flaky skin
unattractive and even uncomfortable.

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February 5, 2010

Teen hearts may be breaking down

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Sarah Wally says researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta found 20 percent of U.S. children and teens have
an abnormal lipid profile — a sign of high triglycerides, low levels of
good cholesterol and high levels of bad cholesterol.

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Denture cream zinc allegedly harmful

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Elizabeth Gilley, 26, of Mineral Wells, one of a number of people
involved in a class-action lawsuit, used more denture cream than what
manufacturers anticipate as normal use, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
reported Wednesday.

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Seeing a good deed makes others generous

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Psychological scientists Simone Schnall of the University of Cambridge,
Jean Roper of the University of Plymouth and Daniel M.T. Fessler of the
University of California, Los Angeles, say this positive, uplifting
emotion, known as elevation, might make us feel great, but is it
enough to get us to go out and perform good acts ourselves.

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Buying health insurance in other states

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An alternative to healthcare reform is for anyone in the market for an
individual policy to shop for coverage anywhere in the country. This
option does not apply for those on Medicare or if health insurance
coverage is provided via employment.

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