Exercise adds months to life Harvard study finds
A Harvard study on 10,269 male graduates shows vigorous exercise can add about 10 months to life for middle aged men, with earlier starts yielding more benefit. Those starting after 75 gain a little time, while many outcomes vary. Quitting smoking adds 14 years. combining quitting with exercise adds nearly three years.
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Harvard
Ralph 8. Paffenbarger
Stanford University
Paffenbarger
Graham Colditz
Harvard Medical School
New England Journal of Medicine
Leiv Sandvik
Central Hospital
Gene discovery linked to ALD disease featured in Lorenzo's Oil
New York AP report details scientists identifying a gene that appears to cause X linked adrenoleukodystrophy ALD the rare disorder depicted in Lorenzo's Oil The gene’s chemistry suggests it normally directs a chemical shuttle that transports a key enzyme The finding challenges the idea the defect lies in the enzyme itself The study credits Dr Patrick Aubourg and colleagues at St Vincent de Paul Hospital Paris and other sites It notes ALD mainly affects males and has severe childhood forms with rapid progression and death within years
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New York
Lorenzo
United States
Foundation
Patrick Aubourg
St. Vincent de Paul Hospital
Paris
New surgical technique offers relief for chronic sinusitis
Albany residents hear a new endoscopic approach to chronic sinusitis may end winters of misery. Patient Ann Marie Pepe credits the procedure with restoring easy breathing and vitality. Doctors discuss benefits risks and rising use with costs around three to three and a half thousand dollars per case.
Chronic sinusitis facts and treatment options outlined
Albany AP reports that sinus disease is the nation's most common chronic ailment, affecting over 33 million Americans. Symptoms include malaise fatigue headaches and post nasal drip. Treatments range from antibiotics 10 to 14 days or longer for stubborn infections to decongestants antihistamines steroid nasal sprays. A new endoscopic surgery enlarges the sinus opening using tiny tools to restore drainage with minimal tissue disturbance.
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Albany
N.Y
Ann Marie Pepe
National Center For Health Statistics
David Kennedy
Robert Ivker
America
Kennedy
Finland
Thomas Edwards
Albany Medical College
Edwards
Pepe
Steven Parnes
Parnes
Branthy
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