Diabetes Before During Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects Study
A Dallas hospital study of over 145000 deliveries links preexisting and gestational diabetes to higher birth defect risks. Although mild diabetes during pregnancy does not raise risk, 6.1 percent of women with prior diabetes and 4.8 percent with gestational diabetes had babies with defects, versus 1.5 percent in non diabetics.
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Dallas
Nearby supermarkets boost fruit and vegetable intake
A study in the November American Journal of Public Health shows White Americans increase fruit and vegetable intake 11 percent and Black Americans 32 percent when a supermarket is nearby. The analysis uses data from over 10,000 participants in UNC heart disease research.
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American Journal of Public Health
University of North Carolina
Consumer's Guide to Top Doctors lists 20000 physicians
Editors compile a state and specialty by training and credentials list of 20000 top doctors from 260000 physicians. Center for the Study of Services release the paperback edition priced at 24.95. Available in bookstores and online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
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U.S
New “Consumer's Guide
Center For the Study of Services
Barnesandnoble.com
Amazon.com
Painkillers Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Women
Harvard researchers report OTC analgesics including acetaminophen may raise blood pressure in women ages 31 to 50 based on Nurses Health Study data of over 80 000 participants. Aspirin did not show increased risk.
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Journal Archives of Internal Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Nurses Health
Exercise and therapy may ease war syndrome in veterans
A study of 1,092 Persian Gulf War veterans with fatigue pain and cognitive issues finds aerobic exercise and talk therapy improve mental skills and psychological health. Those who exercised reported reduced fatigue and distress, with gains shown in groups receiving exercise, therapy or both. Presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting.
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American College of Rheumatology
Desk Stretching and Micro Exercises for Busy Professionals
A columnist suggests redefining exercise as desk based activity. Simple stretches and short walks help relieve shoulder tension and numb legs after long computer sessions. Regular desk moves can normalize activity at work and inspire colleagues to join.
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County Register
Desk exercises for posture and movement
A set of seated and standing stretches including shoulder roll thoracic stretch upper back and arm stretch side twist clock head tilts and leg lifts. Instructions emphasize breathing and avoiding breath-holding while performing each movement with proper posture and balance.
Etiquette tips for safer cycling on shared roads
Indy City sports columnist Jerry Ryan offers practical rider guidelines to foster safety and courtesy. Key points include eye contact with drivers, clear hand signals, announcing overtaking on multiuse paths, slow and polite passes, and friendly greetings to fellow cyclists and dogs.
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Indy City Sports
Jerry Ryan
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