Positive Attitudes Toward Aging Linked to Longer Life
A study of 660 Ohio residents shows those with upbeat views on aging live a median 22.6 years after the first interview, versus 15 years for pessimists. Becca Levy of Yale led the research, tracking participants from 1975 to 1998 in the Ohio Longitudinal Study of Aging and Retirement.
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Ohio
Becca R. Levy
Yale University
Tumor starving approach shows tumor shrinkage in mice
Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas M D Anderson Cancer Center Houston and Ulm Germany developed a vessel targeting compound that delivers a toxin to tumor blood vessels shrinking skin and prostate tumors in mice while sparing other vessels. Human trials expected soon.
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Dallas
Houston
Germany
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Injury free zone for kids using computers guidance
A Kron Ohio report notes rising aches from improper computer use among children. It urges parents to create an injury free zone with proper chairs good posture and central computer placement to prevent future repetitive use injuries.
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Katherine Spitz Kron
Ohio
Computer students increasingly suffer repetitive strain injuries
Ohio college student Trish Rair describes back neck and shoulder pain from four to six hours daily computer use. She joins other young people in therapy as experts warn that excessive or improper computer usage may cause repetitive stress injuries.
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Ken Love
Akron Beacon Journal
University of Akron
Trish Rair
Katherine Spitz
Knight Ridder
Kron
Ohio
Rair
Cole
Breaks and stretches to prevent computer injuries
The article urges frequent breaks for children and teens using computers to prevent injuries from long sessions. It advises hourly pauses and specific back shoulder wrist and hand stretches, referencing Cornell ergonomics guidance and workstation exercises. It notes prolonged screen staring can lead to late developing pains.
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Cornell University Ergonomics
Ergo
Cornell
Egg guidance shifts as dietary cholesterol debate eases
The article notes a shift from strict egg limits to a focus on overall dietary patterns. It highlights eggs' nutrients, cholesterol content, and advice to read labels, limit baked goods, opt for lean meats, and consider egg substitutes. It also promotes tai chi video guidance by Scott Cole and related exercises.
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American Heart Association
AHA
Food Police
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