The Brain Matters site offers neurological info for all
The American Academy of Neurology curates a consumer site named The Brain Matters. It provides up to date medical articles and research updates for children and adults. Visit www.thebrainmatters.org for resources and information.
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Nutrition needs rise for seniors and Artecoll gains FDA panel backing
Experts urge 65 plus individuals to raise daily intakes of calcium and vitamins while most nutrients can be sourced from five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Artecoll, a semi permanent wrinkle filler, received FDA advisory panel support and may soon reach the US market as Artefill.
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Colossal Colon exhibit debuts on 20city tour in Washington
A 40 foot crawl through model of the large intestine titled Colossal Colon opens in Washington as part of a 20 city tour. It dramatizes advanced colon cancer Crohn disease diverticulosis ulcerative colitis and polyps with exit displays of oversized hemorrhoids. creator Molly McMaster a 26 year old colon cancer survivor inspired by her own surgery in 1998. Information and a virtual tour are at preventcancer org.
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Tomorrow Heads Up Roger Ebert’s Column Change
The Movie Answer Man column by Roger Ebert moves to Tuesday on Accent. Readers are advised to adjust their schedules and check upcoming issues for the revised publication day.
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Lip balm craze fuels concerns over dependency
A Knight Ridder report notes Americans spent 281 million dollars on lip balm and cold sore remedies in the year ending October, up nearly 8 percent. Linda Wiedmaier from Kansas City discusses compulsive use and the question of addiction amid marketing assurances and medical view.
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Lip balm hoarding spreads across everyday life says expert
Julia Bohnen a horticulturalist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum keeps Blistex tubes at work desk wallet living room kitchen bedroom home office car and fanny pack She notes she almost cannot have too many and fears a lip balm crisis could trigger hoarding behavior. Wiedmaier adds anxiety and obsession when without balm as lips feel shriveling.
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Lip balms offer sunscreen protection says dermatologist
Dr Anna Guanche a Minnesota dermatologist notes lip balms can shield lips from sun exposure. She states men have higher rates of squamous cell cancer on the lips than women and suggests lip balm use as extra protection.
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2003 Fitness Trends Preview From Gore Core Focus And Travel
The 2003 fitness outlook emphasizes a stronger core with better posture and flexibility, mind body sports integration, adventure travel light with less risk, more seniors pursuing effective workouts, workplaces promoting healthier lifestyles, and growing concerns about childhood obesity and health. Public interest spans core training, mindful sports, accessible adventure, senior fitness, corporate wellness, and youth health.
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