Archive for the Health Category

STUDY: NUTS LOWER CHOLESTEROL

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Eating about two and a half handfuls of nuts every day helps lower total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol, and improves the ratio of total cholesterol to “good” HDL cholesterol, a study reports. Researchers pooled the results of 25 clinical trials that involved 583 participants over all. The study reported that eating just 2.4 ounces […]

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BRAN LINKED TO LOWER TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK IN WOMEN

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

A new Harvard study conducted on women has revealed that a diet rich in whole grains, particularly bran, may be a way to cut the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dying prematurely. Researchers from Harvard and The Brigham & Women’s Hospital followed more than 7,822 women who had type 2 diabetes. Based on earlier […]

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THE CHECKLIST MANIFESTO by Atul Gawande MD

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

Prolific Brigham & Women’s Hospital surgeon Atul Gawande has written an interesting book extolling the benefits of utilizing checklists in order the reduce errors, increase quality assurance and systematize everything from medical procedures to daily endeavors of everyday life. Gawande sprinkles his thesis with excellent examples of how basic procedures sometimes result in sickness and […]

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HOW MUCH EXERCISE TO PREVENT OR HALT HEART DISEASE

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Experts say exercise flushes cholesterol from your arteries and NEW STUDIES show that the more vigorous the workout, the more value to your heart—though short, 15-minute spurts of exercise may be as beneficial as one marathon session, according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Exercise keeps you ticking .

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Things to do to raise your good cholesterol

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

Many studies have been done on increasing a person’s good cholesterol, which serves to remove bad lipids from your arteries. 1) Increase soluble fibers such as fruits, vegetables and oatmeal; 2) drink low fat cranberry juice; 3) lose weight; 4) exercise aerobically; 5) eat flaxseed; 6) drink alcohol in moderation; 7) eat one half of […]

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What happens if political gridlock kills healthcare

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

Few have projected the details of what will occur if the current healthcare initiatives are stalemated in Washington. There has been some general talk of costly overruns for Medicare and a significant increase in interest rates as well as a depressed stock market but these hallmarks really don’t mean much. I would like someone to […]

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Top Potential Medical Breakthrough Gamechangers for 2010

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

1. HIV Vaccine: Researchers have deciphered two antibodies produced by some HIV patients which have neutralized many HIV strains. These are far more potents than the four previously discovered and may be specific to the developing world where 95% of the new cases happen. The current focus is on creating a vaccine active ingredient to […]

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Millions at risk as AIDS focus fades

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

Global attention appears to be turning away from the AIDS epidemic and this comes just at the wrong time as a fresh wave of the disease is expected to infect millions of people in high risk countries a leading expert said Friday. “There seems to be a perception now that AIDS has been dealt with […]

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Man Diagnosed Comatose for 23 years actually conscious

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

A Belgian man thought diagnosed as comatose for 23 years after a near-fatal crash was actually conscious and paralyzed the whole time. The false diagnosis case raises serious questions about those diagnosed as vegetative and for those removed from life support. Rom Houben could hear every word his doctors spoke but could not speak to […]

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My daughter’s photos from Haiti

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

These were taken by my daughter Haley (c) Haley M. Newman

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