Fall favorites — apples, cranberries, sweet potatoes — are beneficial all year long, expert says MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it’s a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises. For example, research suggests that eating...

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Study found variations in brain matter loss, early mental decline By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s disease may look and act differently in men and women, new research suggests. An emerging field known as gender-specific medicine has shown pronounced differences among the sexes in terms of heart disease and other...

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High-impact exercise linked to cartilage deterioration, osteoarthritis, researchers say MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — For middle-aged adults trying to protect their knee health, it may be best to avoid extreme ends of the exercise spectrum, such as too much high-impact exercise or too little physical activity, researchers have found. While playing tennis and running...

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Dozens of kids treated daily on average in U.S. emergency rooms By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Inflatable bounce houses and moonwalks are springboards for childhood fun, but they’re also the source of an alarming number of children’s injuries, a new report warns. On average, 31 children a day are transported...

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