New nerve cells formed in a select part of the brain could hold considerable sway over how much you eat and consequently weigh, new animal research by Johns Hopkins scientists suggests in a study published in the May issue of Nature Neuroscience. The idea that the brain is still forming new nerve cells, or neurons,...

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Heirloom tomatoes, which have more naturally occurring chemicals than supermarket varieties, won taste tests FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they’ve learned why a ripe, homegrown tomato tastes so much better than the bland supermarket variety. The University of Florida researchers examined chemical profiles of 278 tomato samples representing 152 heirloom varieties, most...

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Disease, chemotherapy often result in lingering damage to women’s heart and lungs FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Women with advanced breast cancer who have higher levels of fitness during treatment tend to live longer than women with lower levels of fitness during treatment, new research finds. Treatments for breast cancer can weaken women’s heart...

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Research in African Pygmies also shows how traditional ways of life aid cardiovascular health FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Investigating indigenous Amazonian or African peoples who still follow a hunter-gatherer or forager-horticulturist lifestyle is giving new insights into how diet and lifestyle affect the heart as humans age. Two new studies found that these...

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 And ask a colleague to join you (HealthDay News) — There are plenty of ways to squeeze in exercise and some social time at work without sacrificing productivity. The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions: Skip the coffee/smoke break and ask a co-worker to join you for a 15-minute walk. If you have a...

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