Everything You Need to Know About Health: The Suburbs: Home of the Overweight?

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

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The Suburbs: Home of the Chubby?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbF0Eg
Why It Matters
Older neighborhoods may have a real health advantage over the
sprawling housing developments of today. Does where you live
contribute to how much you weigh? Read this study from the American
Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Also See:
> Can City Planners Fight Obesity?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbG0Eh
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbH0Ei

Secondhand Smoke Tough on Spouses
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQcU0Ew
Why It Matters
You may be surprised at how much your stroke risk rises when you live
with a smoker. Check these study results published in the American
Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Also See:
> WebMD's Smoking Cessation Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbJ0Ek
> WebMD's Stroke Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbK0El
> Know the Signs of Stroke
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbL0Em

How Can You Live to Be 100?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbM0En
Why It Matters
Researchers asked America's most-senior Americans for some
healthy-aging secrets. The group of participants, which included 100
centenarians, had these 10 tips for you.
Also See:
> WebMD's Healthy Aging Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbN0Eo
> Women: Eat Well, Live Longer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbO0Ep
> 5 Ways to Add Years to Your Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbP0Eq

Researchers Search for Early Hints of Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbQ0Er
Why It Matters
Can doctors one day search in the blood or spinal fluid for signs of
Alzheimer's? Learn about researchers' latest findings from the
International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease.
Also See:
> WebMD's Alzheimer's Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbR0Es

New CT Scan a Painless Breast Cancer Screener
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbS0Et
Why It Matters
Could this technique offer an alternative to mammography? Hear about
its benefits and disadvantages from researchers at the annual meeting
of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.
Also See:
> WebMD's Breast Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbT0Eu
> Mammograms a Pain? Gel Helps
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbU0Ev

CDC: Death Risk Varies for America's Infants
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbV0Ew
Why It Matters
Overall infant mortality is holding steady, says the CDC, but in some
groups, little ones face higher threats to their survival. Get the
details in this CDC report.
Also See:
> Baby Safety
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbW0Ex
> Immunizations: The Basics
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbX0Ey
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbY0Ez

Treat Prostate Cancer, Risk Hurting the Mind?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbZ0E1
Why It Matters
When men are being treated for prostate cancer, does their brainpower
suffer? See what researchers have noticed about hormone therapy in
this study from the journal Cancer.
Also See:
> WebMD's Prostate Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQba0E8
> WebMD's Mental Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Bp0Nec5M0IfV0BQbb0EA

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