Archive for February, 2010

Simple test may spot concussion in athletes

February 20th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

A simple, inexpensive test of reaction time may help determine on the sidelines whether an athlete has suffered a concussion, according to new research.




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Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS (HealthDay)

February 20th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) describes
the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year without explanation.

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Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It’s Fun (HealthDay)

February 20th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — The best way to get teens to
exercise is to focus on the fun of physical activity, a new British study
suggests.

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Work the core! Fitness secrets of Olympic stars

February 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The country’s top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.


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Is exercise worth your time? Genes tell

February 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise.

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Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

February 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — Women with breast cancer who take
both tamoxifen and the antidepressant Paxil may increase their risk of
dying because Paxil reduces tamoxifen’s effectiveness, Canadian
researchers report.

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Health Tip: Protect Your Child at Day Care (HealthDay)

February 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Children who attend day care are at
increased risk of getting sick or acquiring an infection.

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