Scans show memory, thinking regions shrank in those at high end of ‘normal’ range; more study needed TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) — People with blood sugar levels at the high end of the normal range may be at increased risk for brain shrinkage that occurs with aging or dementia, according to a new study....

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However, researchers didn’t focus on taste, animal welfare practices By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — Organic foods are almost invariably more expensive than their conventionally produced counterparts but they aren’t necessarily healthier or more nutritious, new research suggests. Scientists found no consistent differences in vitamin content between organic and conventional foods...

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Carry a refillable water bottle (HealthDay News) — It’s easy to forget to drink enough fluids. But if you feel dizzy, your head aches or you’re unusually tired, they could be signs that you’re dangerously dehydrated. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions to help you drink plenty of fluids: Keep a reusable...

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Signs of heart stress in 50-somethings resolved within a week, tests showed SATURDAY Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) — It’s safe for older adults to run marathons, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada tested marathon participants over age 50 before and after their 26.2-mile run. Using blood tests, ultrasounds and...

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Study that limited TV time for a year found that kids, but not adults, gained fewer pounds FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — Reducing the amount of time that teens spend watching television may prevent them from putting on too much weight, researchers say. In a new study, 153 adults and 72 adolescents in the...

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Seniors who keep active and don’t smoke live an average 5 years longer, researchers say FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — So how much of a benefit might you get from exercising, eating right and avoiding vices like smoking? New research from Sweden suggests that healthy living into old age can boost life spans by...

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