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Archive for December, 2007
Dec
31
A Clutter Too Deep for Mere Bins and Shelves
Disorganization may be a person problem, not a house problem.
Dec
31
Explain a Medical Error? Sure. Apologize Too?
Most doctors are afraid to take responsibility for medical errors but studies have shown that physicians’ apologies may protect against litigation.
Dec
31
Finding Alzheimer’s Before a Mind Fails
Alzheimer’s seems to strike suddenly in old age, but scientists believe it begins long before symptoms occur.
Dec
31
After DNA Diagnosis: ‘Hello, 16p11.2. Are You Just Like Me?’
Parents of children with distinct genetic mutations are seeking out others to form support networks.
Dec
31
Exercise: Better Than the Couch, but Not Equal to the Court
The active video games played on the Nintendo Wii console may provide more exercise than its Microsoft rival the Xbox 360, a small British study has found, but they are not a substitute for the real thing.
Dec
31
Fountain of Youth? Go Wash Your Face
Eight resolutions your skin will appreciate in the New Year.
Dec
31
As the Ball Drops, Dieting Companies Take Positions Nearby
Ten, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … diet! Two companies are ready for this year’s round of resolutions, sponsoring electronic billboards in Times Square.
Dec
31
Aging: For Uninsured, Medicare Makes a Healthy Impact
Uninsured people 55 and older significantly reduce their risk of declining health after they enroll in Medicare at 65, a new study suggests.
Dec
31
Children: Study Ties Too Little Sleep With Too Much Weight
A study of 7-year-olds has found that sleeping less than nine hours a night was associated with being overweight or obese.