The Checkup: July 27, 2008 - August 2, 2008
Spitz, Jenner Share Health Histories on TV. (P.S.: They're Still Kind of Cute.)
Mark Spitz (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni) The mere thought of Mark Spitz sends me right back to 7th grade, when I cut pictures of the great Olympic swimmer out of The Washington Post and glued them to the brown-paper-bag cover of my geography book. I hung in my bedroom a life-size...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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August 1, 2008; 12:00 AM ET |
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General Health
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Worriers Rejoice!
Guess what, worriers? All your fretting may actually be protecting your brain. That's right: People who spend a lot of time obsessing over their problems appear to be less likely to develop dementia, according to new research. Take that, you Pollyannas! Ramit Ravona-Springer of Sheba Medical College in Israel and...
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Rob Stein
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July 31, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Alzheimers/Dementia
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Is Soy Safe -- or Scary?
A study I reported on briefly in yesterday's health section suggests a possible link between men's soy intake and reduced sperm concentration. The Soyfoods Association of North America quickly issued a statement debunking that study. This isn't the first time soy's risk/benefit ratio has been called into question. In fact,...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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July 30, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Alternative and Complementary Medicine
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Keeping Weight Off Takes More Exercise Than You Think
Let's face it: losing weight requires hard work, and keeping it off can be even harder. If you've lost weight and want to keep it off, that oft-recommended 30 minutes of physical activity mustered a few days a week just ain't going to do the trick. New research published in...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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July 29, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Nutrition and Fitness
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Staying Safe on Two Wheels
Lots of bicyclists out on the road these days, eh? And while some look ready for the Tour de France, others are looking, well, a little wobbly on their wheels. And what's with all those bikers without helmets? I, for one, live in fear of accidentally knocking a cyclist over...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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July 28, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Bike Safety Special
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