November Health News Review
November 5, 2013
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Dr. Arnold's latest Pitching Newsletter - Shoulder Injuries in Pitchers May Be Linked to Foot Problems
#5 - Breakthroughs in Prenatal Screening - NY Times October 7 2013
"The newest screening test...relies on fetal genetic
fragments found in the mother’s blood...is so accurate in detecting Down
syndrome that few, if any, affected fetuses are missed, and far fewer
women need an invasive procedure to confirm or refute the presence of
Down..."
#4 - Commuting's Hidden Cost - NY Times October 28, 2013
"...driving more than 10 miles one way, to and from
work, 5 days a week was associated with an increased risk of developing
high blood sugar and high cholesterol...a greater risk of depression,
anxiety and social isolation, all of which can impair the quality and
length of life."
#3 - Yoga Practice Benficial to Patients with COPD - ScienceDaily Ocober 28, 2013
"29 patients with COPD who received yoga training that
included the use of physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques
(pranayama), cleansing techniques, (kriyas), meditation, and a
relaxation technique (shavasan) for 1 hour, twice a week for 4
weeks....then 1 hour every 2 weeks for 8 weeks....showed significant
improvement in lung function, breathing, quality of life, and
inflammation status.:"
#2 - Review Suggests Dairy Intake May Help Blood Sugar Control - NOW Foods October 23, 2013
Drinking 1 cup of milk per day can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 13%:
#1 - Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer - ScienceDaily October 22, 2013
"The favorable effect of [3 cups coffee per day
reducing the risk of liver cancer by 40%] might be mediated by coffee's
proven prevention of diabetes, a known risk factor for the disease, or
for its beneficial effects on cirrhosis and liver enzymes." - Dr. Carlo
La Vecchia
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