Fruits vegetables may protect against stroke
Victor Cohn reports that British scientists from Cambridge University, Roy Acheson and D R Williams, link fresh fruit and green vegetables to lower stroke risk. They note declines in stroke deaths in the US and Britain, suggest several contributing factors including salt reduction and better hypertension control, and propose vitamin C as a possible protective element.
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The best exercise stretching core routine
The article presents stretching as the best exercise with breathing guidance from Daeshik Seo. It outlines a full routine from head to toe including neck shoulders back abdomen legs and breathing patterns, emphasizing smooth movement and concentration while beginning on the left.
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Carol Krucoff
Washington Post
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Phone help lines for diet and health guidance
A compilation of toll free numbers for food safety, nutrition, cancer information, stomach disorders, and women health questions. It lists contacts like Food Safety and Inspection Service, Swift Butterball Turkey Talkline, National Cancer Institute, American Egg Board, and other organizations.
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National Cancer Institute
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Weight loss pace: walking may beat jogging for calories
The chart suggests that weight conscious people may burn more calories per minute while jogging, yet a 30 minute walk can surpass 15 minutes of jogging. This has implications for feet knees and overall joint comfort.
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Jone Eeescase
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Illinois university offers medical law degree blend
Bruce Kimbel a third year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine will become a physician and lawyer through the Medical Scholars Program. The six to eight year program began in 1978 and is the only one offering this breadth of study enabling cross disciplinary training for future leaders in medicine.
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Peggy Harris
Duke University
Duke
Don Seaver
Harold Swartz
University of Illinois
Swartz
Illinois
Harris
Tom Huddle
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Gloria Egli to speak on alternatives at St. Luke's meeting
Gloria Egli, chairman of the Center for Neurology Study support group, will discuss alternatives to physical limitations at a Saturday 1 p.m. meeting sponsored by the group. The event at the Schwartz Center, St. Luke's Hospital, is open to the public and transportation aid is available via 365-5323.
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Gloria Egli
Center For Neurology
Schwartz Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
First AAMT annual meeting at Carousel Inn Coralville
The American Association for Medical Transcription holds its first annual meeting at the Carousel Inn in Coralville. Registration starts 9:45 a.m. on June 18, with Wayne Christenson M.D. speaking on anorexia nervosa. Open to the public. Registration is $6 including lunch.
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American Association For Medical Transcription
Carousel Inn
Coralville
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Three Hour Nursing Course On The Changing Health Care System
A three hour course for nurses titled The Changing Health Care System will be held June 29 at 11 30 a.m. in Mercy Hospital education classroom. Instructors are A James Tinker Mercy CEO and Sister Margaret ann McManus Ph D education staff. Fee is 12 dollars. Call 398 6143 for more information.
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Mercy Hospital
A. James Tinker
Mercy
Margaret Ann McManus
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