The regimen seemed to help more than workouts focused on balance, stretching, study found THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to helping Parkinson’s disease patients retain vital motor function, weight training may be more effective than stretching or balance exercises, a new study concludes. The findings “reconfirm our notions that exercise plays...

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Some women with these autoimmune disorders avoided pregnancy, study found THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) — Women with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus often have fewer children than they’d hoped for, according to a new study. These autoimmune diseases, which typically develop during women’s reproductive years, cause fertility problems and miscarriage, researchers said. Lupus...

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Problem may stem from rice-based sweetener in many of these products, researchers suggest By Denise Mann THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) — A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests. Researchers at Dartmouth College also note that the sweetener, organic brown rice syrup, is found in...

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Here are some suggestions (HealthDay News) — Doughnuts and pastries may be delicious breakfast treats, but they’re probably loaded with fat and sugar. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these healthier breakfast choices: Eliminate doughnuts in favor of whole-grain waffles and reduced-sugar syrup. Instead of regular bacon, opt for turkey bacon or Canadian bacon....

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Study found that while some aspects of quality of life improved, death rates didn’t budge WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) — Good dietary advice and supplements can boost nutrition while improving quality of life in malnourished cancer patients, a new study finds. However, the interventions do not appear to affect survival for these patients, according...

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