Sharp VL WD4500 camcorder reviewed by Dallas Morning News
The Sharp VL WD4500 offers affordability and strong features for families with 26X optical zoom, low light quality, and an 8MB SmartMedia card. It records on MiniDV tape and includes a zoom microphone, though shake remains a issue without a tripod. List price is $949.95. deals under $650 are noted. specs at Sharp USA or 1 800 237 4277.
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Reminyl Slows Alzheimer’s Decline in Clinical Trials
Reminyl galantamine from daffodil bulbs shows in 2600 patient trials to slow memory loss and aid organization of thought. University of Maryland and Johannes Gutenberg researchers noted brain receptor effects. FDA approval enables US availability this month. Dr. Edson Albuquerque credits Maryland work.
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Gardening and Activity Linked to Lower Medicare Costs
A study of nearly 3000 adults aged 65 plus found that gardeners had 19 percent lower Medicare expenses over four years compared with non gardeners. Those who swam or walked showed 7 percent lower costs. The results appeared in the American Journal of Public Health.
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No Time to Wait on Colorectal Cancer Screenings
University of Iowa expert Dr. Robert Summers warns colorectal cancer risks are underappreciated with one in sixteen lifetime incidence. Only about a quarter over 50 get fecal occult blood tests and a third have sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Risk factors include age over 50, family history, polyp history, inflammatory bowel disease, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and high fat diets. PMID 130,000 yearly diagnoses with 60,000 deaths cited.
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Cancer information contacts list for colorectal cancer
Contact options include the American Cancer Society and CDC with phone numbers and websites, plus the National Cancer Institute and USHC Cancer Center. The list provides multiple national health organizations for patients seeking colorectal cancer information and support.
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Persistence leads to lifesaving colon cancer surgery
A 60 year old LaSalle resident credited a chance call to action and a family invitation with detecting a colon polyp that turned out to be cancer. Dr Robert Summers at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics performed surgery after a sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy confirmed the diagnosis.
Thoughtful Gardeners Balance Health and Food Choices
The article mixes practical gardening tips for warming up lifting and cooling down with guidance on healthier fast food choices. It highlights posture, knee protection, breathing, tool care, hydration, and post gardening recovery, then reviews The Low Fat Fast Food Guide by Pope and Katalin with sample menu calories and fat contents.
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