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Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths
ATLANTA - The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-06-24
Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
SUNDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can greatly reduce the risk of serious head, spinal or other types of injuries while doing summer sports and recreational activities, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
Source:(HealthDay News)
2008-06-23
Even best efforts can't prevent all heart attacks
NEW YORK - Tim Russert was a good patient, taking medications for his heart disease and exercising, his doctor said. He had no chest pains and he passed an exercise stress test weeks ago. Yet at 58, he suffered a heart attack and died.
People:Tim Russert Source:(AP)
2008-06-18
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Comprehensive lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise can lead not only to a better physique, but also to swift and dramatic changes at the genetic level, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-18
Freshman 5 may put young women on road to obesity
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Freshman 15," the idea that new college students put on 15 pounds of weight in the first year, may be a myth, but young women do gain about five pounds, Canadian researchers report.
Nations:Canada Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-16
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