By Annette Snyder, For The Globe Gazette It’s a rainy, gray day…feeling blah? The seasonal blues get us all from time to time — some more than others. Did you know that what you eat affects how you feel? Let’s take a look at some nutrition tidbits that can help combat the cold-weather slump. Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder runs ramp...

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Source: LA Times Booster Shots Blog It's not surprising that an intensive six-month training program for children with poor reading skills improves their performance, as a new study has demonstrated. The unexpected finding is that the skills program actually spurred brain changes that could be the underpinnings for the children's progress.  ...

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Source: MedWire News Patients of normal weight who suffer from migraines are more likely to have an adverse lipid profile than those of normal weight who do not, report researchers. Migraines have been associated with an increased risk for stroke and myocardial infarction, as previously reported by MedWire News. However, links with dyslipi...

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Source: Science Daily As little as 15 minutes of exercise a day can reduce overall mortality rates in patients with prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held here, Dec. 6-9, 2009. "We saw benefits at very attainable levels of activity...

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Source: MedWire News People who are overweight or obese and have a high waist circumference have a significantly increased 10-year fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, report researchers. “What this study shows is the substantial effect that overweight and obesity have on cardiovascular disease, whether fatal or non-fatal,” sai...

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Get plenty of exercise, limit the amount of treats, say experts BY KEITH UHLIG As a diabetic, Joe Ruelle adheres to a fairly consistent diet and exercise schedule that helps him manage the disease. The 54-year-old Wausau man walks with his dog several times a day, and he strictly monitors his portions, especially limiting his carbohydrates. B...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid flows back into your food pipe By DR. MAMTA PARIKH Gastroesophageal reflux (aka acid reflux) is a common problem encountered by many people. Symptoms vary, but usually include heartburn, difficulty with swallowing and/or vomiting. This article will focus on symptoms, when to seek help, di...

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Dear Dr. Gott: I have a relative who is nearly 50 years old. About 30 years ago, he suffered with gastroenteritis and was on Donnatal. At the time, he lived on a farm and had to work while he was sick. Now, in his bout with colitis, he is on the medication Asacol. How long will he have to be on the medication? It has been four months already. De...

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