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Dean Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute in California
Herb Benson’s Mind Body Institute in Boston MA
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Tips to maintain even blood sugar and prevent diabetes and growing waist line
Statins and Coenzyme Q10 depletion
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Getting over the weight plateau
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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Tool
Less well known causes of Weight Gain

Better Sleep, Better Health

Sleep Research
The Secret Sex Life of Snorers
Snoring & Sleep Apnea

	F.D.A. Approves ‘Vaccine’ to Fight Prostate Cancer - NYTimes.com
	The treatment is the first to use a so-called cancer vaccine that trains the body’s immune system to fight the disease.

	Should Everyone Take an Aspirin a Day? - Harvard Health Publications
	It’s the balance of benefits and risks that guides who should take aspirin for primary prevention — preventing heart attack, stroke, or another manifestation of cardiovascular disease in seemingly healthy people.

	When Disease Can't Be Diagnosed - WSJ.com
	Now, the National Institutes of Health has a special program to help undiagnosed patients identify their illness. And a bill introduced in Congress last spring would establish the first-ever national registry of undiagnosed patients.

	SuperBrain Yoga - Workout to Improve the Brain | Pranic Healing Online
	Video thumbnail for Superbrain Yoga Superbrain Yoga as seen on CBS2- Los Angeles, USA. readmore»

	Risks Seen in Wider Use of Statins Like Crestor - NYTimes.com
	A drug giant is about to expand the market for its cholesterol medication, but some experts say that these drugs are not safe as preventive medicine.

	Healthy Fast Food: Tips for Making Healthier Fast Food Choices
	Reprinted with permission for personal or non-profit use. Visit www.helpguide.org to see the article with links to related articles. © Helpguide.org. All rights reserved.

	Boost Your Natural Immunity - realage.com
	New flu strains. Antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis. Germs in and on the foods we buy in supermarkets and in restaurants.

Different Types of Sleep Disorders - realage.com

What are the different types of sleep disorder? Very important health issue, especially as we are trying to ward of H1N1. Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system. Perhaps holiday parties should end a little earlier this year. Build the immune system by limiting the stress of the holidays. More relaxation, sleep, fewer parties. I know I sound like a Bah Humbug!!!! Sorry. Your choice, good health or excessive parties.

	8 Foods That Combat Fat - 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition Slide Show
	Find health information and news on diet, fitness, meal planning, pregnancy, sex, drugs, alzheimer’s, adhd, asthma, allergies, cancer, heart problems, mental health, depression, skin care, diabetes, sleep, menopause, aging, cholesterol and back pain.

	Surprising Signs You’ll Live to 100 - 1 - Health Topics - MSN Health & Fitness
	Find health information and news on diet, fitness, meal planning, pregnancy, sex, drugs, alzheimer’s, adhd, asthma, allergies, cancer, heart problems, mental health, depression, skin care, diabetes, sleep, menopause, aging, cholesterol and back pain.

	Workplace Bullying Linked to Sleep Problems
	Sleep disturbances are more likely in those who are bullied or observe bullying at work.

	Vital Signs - Awareness - Prodding People to Wash Their Hands in Restrooms - NYTimes.com
	Signs with simple reminders seem to induce men and women to clean with soap and water, a British study found.

	Sleep Disorders Center: Types of Sleep Disorders, Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and Tests
	Sleep disorders include a range of problems -- from insomnia to narcolepsy -- and affect millions of Americans. Here you'll find in-depth sleep apnea information including treatments, causes, and the diagnosis.

	Insomnia | Senior Sleep Problems | Caring.com
	Bruxism, or teeth-grinding. Read this and other related eldercare articles in the Caring.com Sleep Problems section.

	America's 10 Brainiest States - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition
	A new study ranks the 'brain health' of all 50 states with a heavy emphasis on a healthful omega-3 fat.

	Vital Signs - Awareness - Prodding People to Wash Their Hands in Restrooms - NYTimes.com
	Signs with simple reminders seem to induce men and women to clean with soap and water, a British study found.

	U.S. Cell-Aging Researchers Awarded Nobel - WSJ.com
	Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak won the Nobel Prize in medicine for research that has implications for cancer and aging research.

	Seasonal Affective Disorder - MSN Health & Fitness - Depression
	SAD is a clinically recognized type of depression and more than a simple case of “winter blahs.”

	Future diabetes treatment may use resveratrol to target the brain
	A new study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a journal of the Endocrine Society, shows that the brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for future orally delivered diabetes medications that target the brain.

	Fight Colds -- How to Fight a Cold with Vitamin D - realage.com
	You might seriously slash your risk of catching a cold this season if you adopt this immune-enhancing trio: salmon, sunshine, and a vitamin D supplement.

	Be Happier -- Key to Finding Inner Happiness - realage.com
	Money? Nope. Fame? Nah. Good looks? Nuh-uh. None of these things paves the road to happiness. What does? Science says you'll have to look inside.

	Eat This Bread to Curb Afternoon Appetite - Health Tip - realage.com
	Make midafternoon cravings a thing of the past by bulking up your breakfast with a slice of rye toast.

	What Your Sleep Personality Says About Your Waking Life - 9 - MSN Health & Fitness - Sleep Disorders
	Find health information and news on diet, fitness, meal planning, pregnancy, sex, drugs, alzheimer’s, adhd, asthma, allergies, cancer, heart problems, mental health, depression, skin care, diabetes, sleep, menopause, aging, cholesterol and back pain.

	Medical News: ICAAC: H1N1 Patients Shed Virus Longer than Thought - in Meeting Coverage, ICAAC from
	SAN FRANCISCO -- People infected with the H1N1 pandemic flu strain continue to shed virus after the point where current recommendations say they can go back to work or school, two studies here suggest

	One Vaccine Shot Seen as Protective for Swine Flu - NYTimes.com
	Clinical trials are showing that the new H1N1 swine flu vaccine protects with one dose instead of two, so the supplies being made will go twice as far.

	Keeping Healthy During Flu Season
	Gearing up for fall also means preparing for flu season. This year, the novel Swine Flu means there’s even more to keep informed about. This newsletter provides tips about staying healthy during flu season and information on vaccines. ...

	Summer Newsletter Series: Charcoal Grilling
	Frequent consumption of barbequed meat may increase the risk of cancer. Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are the carcinogenic chemicals formed from the cooking of muscle meats such as beef, pork, fowl, and fish...

	10 Reasons You're Not Losing That Weight - 10 - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss Slide Show
	Get expert diet and weight loss advice to help you shed pounds and cut calories and fat. Make small changes for big results with MSN Health & Fitness!

	CDC H1N1 Flu | Novel H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations
	Check out this link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information on Swine Flu vaccinations:

	Summer newsletter series: Lyme Disease
	Lyme disease is an infection spread by blacklegged (or deer) ticks. These ticks are most active during the months of May, June, and July. Ticks prefer wooded and bushy areas with high grass and a lot of leaf litter. If you walk through such areas, make sure to stay on central paths...

	Summer Newsletter Series: Sunglasses & Macular Degeneration
	As the summer heats up, people spend more time enjoying outdoor activities. Although we strongly encourage fun in the sun, don’t lose track of health essentials. We will be providing you with several summer-related newsletters throughout the season. ...

	Have your cake, and eat it too!!!
	So you want to be healthy but life is too overwhelming to get serious. Start with baby steps! Want to have your cake and eat it too!!!! Learn more about glycemic index of food combinations...

	Bio for Marilyn Chown, R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H
	Combining a vast knowledge of epidemiology, conventional and integrative medicine, Marilyn takes an integrative approach to treating the specific needs of each patient...

	Vitamin D takes medical community by surprise!!!
	When we went through our medical training, Vitamin D (along with Vitamins A,E,and K) were recognized for their fat-soluble characteristic. This characteristic made the medical community cautious to administer these vitamins, as fat soluble vitamins can accumulate toxic levels in the body...

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