Thursday, 7 March 2019

Heavier People More Likely to Survive a Stroke?

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The researchers found that severely obese patients were 62 percent less likely to die afterward than patients of normal weight.



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For Healthy Diet, Not All Plants Are Created Equal

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For participants who adopted a plant-based diet high in fruit juices, refined grains, potatoes and sweets, the risk of death jumped 11 percent.



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More Elderly Are Breaking Bones While Dog Walking

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Still, taking your dog for a walk can also bring big health rewards, one joint specialist said.



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Recipe for Healthy Heart: Big Breakfasts, Less TV

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Those who ate energy-rich breakfasts -- consuming at least a fifth of their daily calories at the breakfast table -- had significantly less buildup of fatty plaque and stiffness in their arteries, compared to people who had a less caloric breakfast or skipped breakfast altogether, said a team led by Dr. Sotirios Tsalamandris.



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Wednesday, 6 March 2019

'Jeopardy' Host Alex Trebek Has Pancreatic Cancer

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The long-time host of the hit game show announced the diagnosis on the show's YouTube page. Trebek vowed to fight the disease.



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