Medical Findings

04.12.08 : EXCERCISE BENEFITS CANCER PATIENTS

Wiesbaden, Germany -
Regular exercise has significant benefits for cancer patients, according to the Professional Association of German Internists (BDI).
Forty-five minutes of speed walking a day reduces mortality rates in patients with intestinal cancer by up to 30 per cent. Exercise also helps control weight problems, which are a risk factor for intestinal and […]

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04.12.08 : A BENEFIT OF A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE? FEELING BETTER!

Five local women are participating in the American Heart Association’s 12-week
Healthier Lifestyles Challenge leading up to the group’s May 8 Go Red for Women
luncheon.
The O-D will profile these women leading up to the event.
Patrice Joslin, 55, of New Hartford is a mother and a counselor at J. Michels
and Associates.
How did you become […]

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04.12.08 :FAT IS GOOD FOR YOU..BUT IN SMALL DOSES!

FAT IS one of the major nutrients needed by us for optimal
nutrition. It is the best source of energy with one gram
contributing nine calories compared to four from protein
and carbohydrates. It also is the carrier for ‘must have’
fat soluble vitamins and is a vital part of numerous body
processes.
Without fat, we would have no shock […]

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