Genes Linked to Male Fertility and Contraception Prospects
Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center identified over 350 genes active in developing mouse sperm, with at least 19 essential for normal fertility. They suggest targeting these genes could yield contraceptives with few side effects. Separately, a Mayo Clinic study found a 42 percent rise in forearm fractures among children from 1969 71 to 1999 2001, sparking concerns about bone-mass development and future fracture risk.
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National Academy of Sciences
David Garbers
F. Kent Hamra
Nikolaus Schultz
Journal of the American Medical Association
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
L. Joseph Melton III
Fall Fruit Salad With Grapes and Dried Fruits
Fruit salad featuring seedless grapes red apple dried apricots peaches figs dates and toasted nuts with a yogurt orange honey dressing. Serve chilled as a light lunch or side dish to roast pork or duck. Nutrition roughly 260 calories per serving. Gazette wire services.
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California Table Grape Commission
Sodium Gazette Wire Services
Office yoga tips at desk to ease stress and posture
A Seattle Times health feature outlines simple desk yoga poses drawn from Plus One Fitness. Movements include The Seated Cat The Office Pretzel The Cow Face Pose The Eagle Pose The Spinal Twist The Warrior and Wall Roll Down to relieve tension in the neck shoulders back and hips and improve posture during a long workday.
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Dilberts
Plus One Fitness
Plusone.com
Office Stress Relief Ideas from Local Employers
Readers share on site stress relievers such as billiards in lunchrooms and meditation nooks. Include name, employer, and daytime phone number for potential publication.
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Gazettecommunications. Com
Annette M. Schulte
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
Power Ups to Boost Energy in Daily Life
A health columnist outlines quick strategies to lift energy without pills. Move, dance to music for 5 to 10 minutes to jumpstart activity. Quick eye rests, mindful breathing, and a scent-based mood boost aid focus. A 20 minute nap can reset the clock, while eight hours of sleep supports overall health.
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