Statin provastatin linked to lower diabetes and stroke risk
Circulation studies show provastatin reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30 percent and stroke risk by 22 percent. Experts note unclear mechanism but highlight potential for prevention, with benefits seen even in patients on BP or anticoagulant therapies.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
Allan Gaw
University of Glasgow
Scotland
Robert P. Byington
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Chicago Tribune
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Aid Sleep
Physicians promoting hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women gain support for sleep benefits. A five year study of over 1,700 women suggests HRT reduces sleep apnea risk, addressing rest disruption linked to high blood pressure and heart disease.
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Chicago Tribune
Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Camera Bridges Photos and Music
The PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera blends a 640 by 480 camera with a full color LCD and MP3 player for wired young users. Reviewers praise simple operation by teens, easy photo transfer to PC, and bundled image software, but note a bulky case and USB Windows 98 requirements. The $249.95 package includes earphones and case. more details at Polaroid’s site.
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Polaroid
Dallas Morning News
Polaroiddigital.com
Bring Spa Ideas Home For Mind Body Renewal
Orange County Register notes busy lives. readers can adopt home spa concepts. Create a private relaxing space with candles water sounds plants and chosen music. use simple facial masks foot baths hot stone massages and self massage routines backed by at home spa books and products.
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Lisa Liddane
Orange County Register
Spa Moana
Maui
Longstreet Press
Carol Endler Sterbenz
Andrews & McMeel
Sian Rees
Sterling
Chrissie Parnell
Carlton Books
Love and lower your blood pressure education piece
A May feature on National High Blood Pressure Education Month urges readers to know their numbers, consider lifestyle changes, and explore alternatives to drugs. It highlights monitoring at home, weight loss, exercise, better diet, meditation, and stress reduction as key steps.
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