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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 2003

Page

29

Autistic Attention Deficit Tied to Speech Processing

A study comparing 10 typical children and nine high functioning autistic children found similar sensory processing for tones and vowels, and the ability to distinguish deviant sounds. However autistic children failed to involuntarily redirect attention to deviant vowels, suggesting attention to speech rather than sensory deficit as the issue.

Proceedings The National Academy of Sciences

Daily headache sufferers linked to higher snore rates

A National Institute on Aging study of 206 adults with 15+ headaches per month found 24 percent habitually snore versus 14 percent in a control group. The Neurology paper notes the study cannot determine if headaches cause snoring or vice versa.

National Institute On Aging Neurology

Baby tooth stem cells offer dental and bone repair promise

U S and Australian researchers isolated a distinct stem cell type from the pulp of baby teeth from 7 and 8 year olds. Up to 20 cells per incisor formed colonies and the cells grew faster than adult dental or bone marrow stem cells, with potential to repair teeth, promote bone regeneration, and treat neural injuries or degenerative diseases.

U.S Proceedings National Academy of Sciences

Series on Obesity Public Policy Part One Obesity and the Nation

The piece argues two thirds of adults are overweight amid a sprawling urban landscape. It cites public health, zoning, transport, and policy as drivers of weight issues. Experts urge walkable towns, school PE, and better access to fresh produce to reverse trends.

America Ellen Creager Knight Ridder Michael O'Donnell American Journal of Health Promotion Minnesota Tim Pawlenty Congress

10 000 Steps program promotes easy daily activity

Health experts urge moving toward an active lifestyle by turning exercise into simple daily activity. The 40 year old 10 000 Steps goal uses a low cost pedometer to encourage movement with minimal planning. Contact details for pedometer suppliers are given.

Iroquois Memorial Hospital Watseka, Ill Ime Japan Digiwalker Optimal Health Products Optimalhealthproducts

Step up 10 000 Steps program overview

The item describes two health initiatives and an award patch. It mentions the 10 000 Steps program at shapeup org and a 20 percent boost approach from PBS Americas Walking site. It notes a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award patch for completing six weeks of the Steps program via PresidentsChallenge org.

Shapeup.org Pbs. Org Presidentschallenge

Don't be bugged head outside to play anyway

A columnist urges outdoor activity despite West Nile and Lyme disease fears. Consumer Reports tests show DEET repellents 3M Ultrathon and Deep Woods Off for Sportsmen offer strong protection for mosquitoes and ticks, with safety guidelines for use. Encourage smart precautions, not avoidance.

West Nile Consumer Reports Consumer Reports.org

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