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Archive for January, 2008
Jan
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But First, Doctor, What Was Your Marathon Time?
Are athletes a special group? And, if so, do they fare any differently if they see doctors who are athletes?
Jan
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Short, Stout, Has a Handle on Colds
Thanks in part to Oprah, the neti pot is having what can only be termed a moment.
Jan
3
Graded training of little benefit in novice runners
In a study of inexperienced runners training for a recreational
4-mile road race, a graded 13-week training program did not reduce
the number of running-related injuries compared with a standard
8-week training program.
Jan
3
Exercise Eases Some Menopause Symptoms
It lowers stress and depression, even though it doesn’t impact on
hot flashes, study finds
Jan
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Truckers want healthy meals, but have limited choices
Truck-stop restaurants are not known for healthy cuisine, but many
truckers wouldn’t mind some, the results of a new survey suggest.
Jan
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Hospitals Slow in Heart Cases, Research Finds
In nearly a third of cases of sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital, the staff takes too long to respond, a study found.
Jan
3
Teenagers in the City Smoke Less, Report Finds
The smoking rate among New York City’s teenagers is now far lower than among teenagers nationwide, due mainly to high taxes and curbs on public smoking, officials said.
Jan
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Putting Your Best Cyberface Forward
Now that first impressions are often made on the Internet, people are strategizing about how to virtually convey who they are, and crafting an e-version of themselves that appeals to multiple audiences.
Jan
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Egypt: 4 Women Die of Bird Flu
Bird flu has killed four Egyptian women in the past week, according to Egyptian health officials and the World Health Organization.