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A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association says that women aged 60 or older have a one in six chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The report also notes that women in that age group are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than breast cancer. The report highlights the role age plays in the development of […]
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A number of studies over the past decade or so have shown that consuming dark chocolate can help lower the risk of developing high blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol levels. Now, scientists plan to put those claims to the test. It’s believed that cocoa benefits our hearts by acting as a vasodilator, which means […]
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Colon cancer rates continued to plummet in the years between 2001 and 2010, a new study shows. The American Cancer Society’s recent study of colon cancer rates shows there were 3 per cent fewer cases over that time period. Colon cancer has been in decline for some time now. Rates dipped 2 per cent in […]
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Genetics researchers say a new discovery could help doctors detect and treat high cholesterol and reduce heart disease, saving lives and money. The research, which was completed by scientists at the University of Michigan and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, shows that a previously unknown gene variation could be affecting blood lipid (or […]
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A new report from the American Heart Association suggests that gestational diabetes — or high blood sugar levels noticed during a pregnancy — can lead to heart disease. The good news: doctors say the condition can be managed through diet and exercise. The term ‘gestational diabetes’ applies to women who have never had diabetes before […]
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