Too much, too little sleep increases ischemic risk in postmenopausal women July 17, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Postmenopausal women who regularly sleep more than nine hours a night may have an increased risk of ischemic stroke, researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. | |
Toxic chemicals found in common scented laundry products, air fresheners 17 hours ago | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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A University of Washington study of top-selling laundry products and air fresheners found the products emitted dozens of different chemicals. All six products tested gave off at least one chemical regulated as toxic or hazardous ... | |
Regular walking protects the Masai against cardiovascular disease July 18, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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Scientists have long been puzzled by how the Masai can avoid cardiovascular disease despite having a diet rich in animal fats. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet believe that their secret is in their regular walking. | |
Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports July 17, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1
(AP) -- Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday. | |
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