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Regular Walking May Slow Decline of Alzheimer's

Researchers also find that walking 6 miles a week can help prevent onset of disease

MONDAY, Nov. 29 New research suggests that walking about five miles a week may help slow the progression of cognitive illness among seniors already suffering from mild forms of cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.

In fact, even healthy people who do not as ye... Read the full article

Kids Who Eat Fruits, Veggies May Cut Heart Risk

And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study says

MONDAY, Nov. 29 Children who eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may be able to help ward off atherosclerosis in adulthood, a precursor of heart disease, a new study suggests.

And a second new study found that children as young as 9 years old may already be exhi... Read the full article

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite, Allergist Warns

Inspect for pests in mattresses, secondhand clothes and used furniture, even wood

MONDAY, NOV. 29 Think twice before hauling used furniture into your home because it may be infested with bedbugs, warns a Loyola University Health System allergist.

Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they're not there....Read the full article

Genes Influence Vitamin D Levels, But Only in Winter: Study

Twin study finds variations in summer due to lifestyle, environment

MONDAY, Nov. 29 Genetics influence a person's vitamin D levels during the winter while other factors have the greatest impact in the summer, the results of a new study indicate.

Vitamin D, which is needed to maintain health and for strong ... Read the full article

Rate of Eating Disorders in Kids Keeps Rising

Anorexia and bulimia showing up more often in boys, minorities, experts report

MONDAY, Nov. 29 Eating disorders have risen steadily in children and teens over the last few decades, with some of the sharpest increases occurring in boys and minority youths, according to a new report.

In one startling statistic cited in... Read the full article

School Vending Machines Undermine Student Nutrition

Most carry junk food, which ups students' sugar consumption, study shows

SUNDAY, Nov. 28 The contents of school vending machines contribute to bad eating habits and poor nutrition, a new study shows.

U.S. researchers examined the impact that vending machine foods had on the food choices of 5,930 students at 152 schools. The vending machin... Read the full article

Don't Take a Holiday From Exercise

Incorporate active measures into your daily routines as holidays approach, expert says

SATURDAY, Nov. 27 If you don't have time to get to the gym during the holidays, you can incorporate exercise into your daily activities, an expert says.

"It's important to maintain your fitness as much as possible during the holidays, but don't worry if you're too bu...Read the full article

Gun-Safety Talk a Safe Bet for All Families, Experts Say

Only 48% of parents without firearms have discussed gun safety with their kids, poll finds

FRIDAY, Nov. 26 Most American parents who own guns discuss gun safety with their children, but the topic is far less likely to arise in homes without guns, a new survey finds.

Perhaps as many as half of American households have a gun, and nearly 30 children are inju... Read the full article