Health briefs: 13,000th BCPT milestone and local enrollment
The 13,000th woman joined the national Breast Cancer Prevention Trial on May 20, meeting the full goal as the study closes. Local Cedar Rapids Oncology Project notes 95 participants and reminds area women enrolled before Sept. 1 remain eligible. Drs Ford and Wolmark hail milestone and progress in cancer prevention research. A separate item reports New Scientist on German youths damaging hearing from loud music, while a Royal Society meeting notes belief in Monday blues can worsen mood.
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Cedar Rapids
Leslie Ford
National Cancer Institute
NCI
Norman Wolmark
Gazette expands health section with new weekly features
The Gazette debuts an expanded Health section now focusing on health and healthy living every Monday. Shirley Ruedy’s Cancer Update remains biweekly, Bob Sample’s Pharmacy Today returns twice a month, and Marilynn Preston writes Energy Express weekly. Sun additions include Beakman & Jax You Can in comics and Starwatch by Cedar Amateur Astronomers moving to Sundays. Contact Phyllis Fleming with comments.
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the Gazette
Health & Science
Shirley Ruedy
Bob Sample
Pharmacy Today
Energy Express
Marilynn Preston
Tribune Media Services
Fyiowa
Beakman & Jax
Cedar
Sunday Gazette
Phyllis Fleming
Changing aging expectations and quality of life
Dr Paul Mulhausen of the University of Iowa says a better life is possible at any age by adjusting diet, activity, and coping with adversity. The elderly care sector grows as more reach 65, with Iowa leading in 85 plus population and life expectancy improvements driven by disease understanding and treatment.
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Ross M. Hagen
Paul Mulhausen
University of Iowa
Iowa City
United States
Iowa
Mulhausen
Geriatrics Team Helps Maintain Independence For Seniors
Dr Paul L Mulhausen notes aging trends from 1841 to today and urges young people to adopt diet and exercise, avoid tobacco, seek social networks, and plan finances. University Hospitals created a six geriatrician multidisciplinary team plus nursing, pharmacist, dietitian and chaplain to assess patients with multiple medical problems affecting independence and safety.
Iowa seniors stay active and engaged in community life
Three Iowa City residents Jean Shoots Wilma Conner and Carl Pieper exemplify aging well by staying active socially and physically. Shoots, diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor eleven years ago, received a Governor's Volunteer Award on June 4 for work at the Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center, while remaining upbeat and humor minded through adversity.
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Paul Mulhausen
Floyd Pilcher
Independence
Iowa City Medical Center
Geriatrics Clinic
Jean Shoots
Iowa City
Ross M. Hage
Wilma Conner
Carl Pieper
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids
New York City
University of Iowa
Veggie boost for men? top 10 reasons to go meatless
A Vegetarian Times survey finds 4 million of 12 million vegetarians are men. Dr Neal Barnard lists ten health and lifestyle benefits of a vegetarian diet for men, including reduced heart blockage, lower cancer risk, leaner bodies, and environmental compassion, with tips for gradual dietary change.
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Vegetarian Times
Neal Barnard
Vegetariantimes.com
Barnard
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Royal Society of Psychiatrists
Philadelphia Inquirer
Paul L. Mulhausen
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Mayo Clinic
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Chicago
Marilynn Preston Tribune Media Services
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