Auto crashes top killer of U S youths
ATLANTA AP. CDC data show motor vehicle accidents caused 10,535 deaths among people under 20 in 1986, with alcohol involved in a portion. Homicides numbered 2,877, 23 percent of under-5 deaths. Drowning remained a major fatal injury, especially for under-5 and 15 to 19 year olds. Overall injuries accounted for two‑thirds of under-20 deaths when excluding infants.
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Juan Rodriguez
CDC
Health notes on activity boosting school work
A health feature cites American Health magazine showing fifth graders in a regular running program test at 8.4 grade level versus 5.2 for peers with no regular exercise. The piece links budget cuts to gym reductions but emphasizes physical activity improves academic performance.
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American Health Magazine
Heart disease link to yo-yo dieting risks
University of Texas researchers studied almost 2000 men starting in 1957 finding 26 percent of those who repeatedly lost and regained weight died of heart disease versus 15 percent who gained but did not lose and 14 percent who did not gain. They suggest repeated weight cycling raises cholesterol levels contributing to higher death rates.
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University of Texas School of Public Health
Fungus in Clothes Linked to Asthma Attacks
A Runner's World article suggests the fungus trichophyton, known for athlete's foot, may trigger asthma attacks in some sufferers. The piece notes sweaty workout clothes and socks as possible sources of exposure.
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Runner's World
Rest After Tough Workouts Aid Muscle Recovery
After a hard session, rest for a few days to let sore muscles heal. Exercising while sore can cause more damage and reduce strength. Reebok's Aerobic Information Bureau notes that after healing, muscles become stronger due to new tissue formed during recovery.
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Reebok
Aerobic Information Bureau
Ice as first aid for sports injuries
The University of California Wellness Newsletter endorses ice as the best immediate treatment for torn ligaments muscle strains and bruises noting it is effective affordable and safe for weekend athletes. It emphasizes applying ice after overexertion in warm weather to prevent further injury.
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University of California Wellness
Jump Rope Returns As Fitness Craze Nationwide
A fresh fitness trend brings back jumping rope as a popular activity. Rope workouts burn about 200 calories in a 15 minute session, comparable to a 10 minute mile run, while boosting cardio, agility, coordination, and endurance.
Sex-determining gene contested by rival teams
The search for the master sex gene advances as London researchers claim SRY on the Y chromosome may be the decisive trigger for male development, while Page’s ZFY and a possible gene cluster keep debate alive about how sex is determined.
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David Page
Whitehead Institute
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Mass
Imperial Cancer Research Fund
London
Page
Nature
Andrew Sinclair
London Group
Dr. Page
Seniors Link Up by Phone For Free Lonely Hearts Club
In Manhattan 81 year old Margot Gayle leads a teleconference tour of landmarks with 70 homebound seniors. The program by Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center ties Meals on Wheels to twice monthly bingo and monthly literary discussions. Participants pay nothing and receive background materials before calls.
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