Personal cancer tips from a long-time patient and survivor
A mosaic of practical advice on managing cancer care. Emphasizes getting top expertise, seeking second opinions, choosing doctors with good fit, filtering unwanted input, and maintaining regular surveillance after age 40. Notes the value of screenings and family history in guiding testing decisions.
Regular exercise may help manage glaucoma
New York AP reports that aerobic exercise can lower intraocular pressure, a key glaucoma risk factor. Dr. Robert Ritch notes regular activity assists therapy, with cautions against inverted positions and rapid fluid intake. Early eye exams remain essential for prevention and control.
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Robert Ritch
Glaucoma Foundation
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Aspirin Shown To Help Prevent And Treat Strokes
Two large studies involving twenty thousand stroke patients imply that aspirin reduces stroke risk both short term and long term. Dr Zheng Ming Chen of Oxford University urges early aspirin therapy for acute ischemic stroke patients and ongoing use.
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Zheng Ming Chen
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Iowa study links farm chemicals to higher Parkinson's risk
Five Midwestern states led by Iowa show higher Parkinson's prevalence linked to environmental factors including pesticides and fertilizers. University of Iowa doctors and the National Parkinson Foundation advocate a national patient registry to improve research funding and study participation.
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Weue Star
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University of Iowa
Robert Rodnitzky
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National Institutes of Health
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Beer may boost heart benefits from folate and B6
Dutch researchers report beer raises vitamin B6 by 30 percent and does not increase homocysteine, unlike wine or gin. In a controlled 11-subject trial, each man drank beer wine gin or water for three weeks, with all other diet factors held constant. Water had no effect on homocysteine.
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Health Notes July classes and community groups listed
New six week yoga tai chi and Pilates schedule starts July 5 at St Luke's Center for Health and Well Being. Alzheimer's caregivers support at St Luke's Hospital Room 163 tonight at 6 30. Mended Hearts meets July 6 at First Baptist Church to discuss heart surgery recovery. Blood Drive Thursday at The Freedom Group 9 to 2 with Kernels players on site 11 to 1 and Red Cross Night coupons. HIV AIDS support group RAP at Grant Wood Area Chapter call 393 3500.
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