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Heather Watson: I really don't enjoy fitness

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Heather Watson: I really don't enjoy fitness

My perfect weekend: the 23-year-old British No 1 on the pressures of tournament season and how she keeps calm with the help of Oreo cheesecake, trampolines and wardrobe clean-outs
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New treatment hope for pregnant women with high blood pressure

Exciting research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has found new answers for pregnant women with high blood pressure, which is …
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Drake feat Lil Wayne I want this forever HQ OFFICIAL VIDEO!!

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Drake feat Lil Wayne I want this forever HQ OFFICIAL VIDEO!!

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Normal Blood Pressure Reading Know-How

So you want to know what your normal blood pressure reading is. The next time you visit the doctor, you ask the nurse’s aide to tell you. That is after she finishes putting the cuff on your arm, pumping it Continue reading →
Normal Blood Pressure Reading Know-How

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Nerve cells in the fast lane

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Nerve cells in the fast lane

Dopamine-producing neurons fulfil important function in the brainNerve cells that produce dopamine for the purpose of transmitting signals to other cells affect numerous crucial brain functions.
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National Institute on Aging (April 7, 2015): Nations Gather to Coordinate Global Dementia Research

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Tue, 04/07/2015

NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes joined health ministers, leading scientists, and advocates from around the world March 16-17 in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance dementia research planning on a global scale.

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Mitochondria are altered in human cell model of Parkinson's disease

Buck Institute research provides tool for testing of potential therapeuticsBased on research in fruit flies, it has long been suspected that the most common mutation linked to both sporadic and…
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Protein aggregates save cells during aging

Max Planck Scientists identify new role of protein aggregates in neurodegenerationMuscle cell of a long-lived nematode worm: chaperone-rich protein aggregates (green) accumulate and save the…
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Breakfast with Suanny Part 1

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Breakfast with Suanny Part 1

If you are looking to step your breakfast game up check out my new video, “Breakfast with Suanny” part 1! In the first video of out series, Suanny shows us her amazing Breakfast Smoothie she entitled “The Perfect Date”! If you are looking for a quick “on the go” breakfast idea you don’t want to miss this […]
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Detox in Costa Rica: a Traveler's Guide and Destination at Waterfall Villas

… fresh fruits and vegetables, they quickly begin to detoxify old material. Because fruits and vegetables are high in water content, easily digested and …
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Beauty Vitamin Juice (Video)

This video is for those of us that constantly forget to take our Hair Skin and Nail Vitamins. This juice recipe supports glowing skin,  growing hair, and strong nails! The juicer I am using in this video is the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. CLICK HERE to watch the video!   -Melody Organics
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Breakfast with Suanny Part II (Vegan Tofu Scramble)

In this episode with Suanny, we create an amazing vegan breakfast bowl that is sure to get your day started right! See Recipe and links to our social media and websites below! What you will need to make this: Greens group: Kale Bok Choy Rosemary Add garlic Add amino acids Protein Group: Tofu scramble (extra […]
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Studies in Cell Transplantation show beneficial effects for variety of serious conditions

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Studies in Cell Transplantation show beneficial effects for variety of serious conditions

Five studies from the current special issue of Cell Transplantation 24(4) devoted to work presented at the 21st meeting of the American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair (ASNTR) in 2014, a…
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National Institutes of Health (May 1, 2015): NIH Summit Delivers Recommendations to Transform Alzheimer’s Disease Research

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Fri, 05/01/2015

The National Institutes of Health released recommendations today that provide a framework for a bold and transformative Alzheimer’s disease research agenda. Developed at the recent Alzheimer’s Disease Research Summit 2015: Path to Treatment and See Original Article

UNC Team uses cellular bubbles to deliver Parkinson's meds directly to brain

Pharmaceutical researchers at UNC are the first to use exosomes — lipid-and-protein spheres produced by cells — as vehicles to deliver a potent large-molecule drug to the brainResearchers…
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Harvard Gazette (May 5, 2015): 'New Clarity' Against Alzheimer's

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Tue, 05/05/2015

The past year has been a hopeful one in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. New findings have brought clarity to understanding the disease’s progress; new drugs to attack it are in trials.
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Novartis digs deeper into cancer with up to $750 million Aduro deal

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Novartis digs deeper into cancer with up to $750 million Aduro deal

… experimental STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) technology, which is a next-generation method to harness the body's immune system to combat …
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Too good to be true: Skepticism necessary when media hype genetic, medical 'breakthroughs'

This essentially coats the tumor with a virus our immune system knows to fight. The immune system takes over and kills the tumor cells. The polio part …
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CRISPR Shows How A Bacterial Cell Can Recognize Its Own DNA

Bacteria have an immune system to fight off invasive viruses called phages, and like any immune system, from single-celled to human, the first …
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Magazine Preview: Better Tools for Improved Immuno-Oncology Research

GEMs with an intact immune system cannot easily imitate the complex genetic profile of some cancers. Syngeneic models use a tumor and host that …
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Should You Be Screened for Abdominal Aortic…

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Should You Be Screened for Abdominal Aortic…

Since most abdominal aortic aneurysms cause no symptoms whatsoever before they rupture, screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms is recommended for certain individuals who are at increased risk.
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Knockout exercise routine gets you punching above your weight

It works everywhere giving you a great power and cardio workout. Especially if you move non-stop for at least three minutes of continuous exercise, …
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Causes of Chest Pain – Coronary Artery Spasm

Coronary artery spasm, in which the coronary arteries become transiently narrowed, is a relatively uncommon cause of chest pain.
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The 4 Types of Cardiac Arrhythmias

A general overview of cardiac arrhythmias, or heart rhythm problems – extra heart beats, tachycardia, bradycardia and bundle branch block.
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Short bouts of high-intensity exercise before a fatty meal best for vascular health

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Short bouts of high-intensity exercise before a fatty meal best for vascular health

A short burst of intensive exercise before eating a high fat meal is better for blood vessel function in young people than the currently recommended moderate-intensity exercise, according to a new study. Cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks and stroke a leading cause of death, and the process underlying these diseases start in youth. An See Original Article

What is the definition of 'natural' foods? Consumers want to know

After decades of debate there remains no generally accepted definition of a “natural” food product. Regulatory agencies have refused to settle the issue but may be under new pressure from consumer lawsuits, according to a new study.
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Pears could be part of a healthy diet to manage diabetes

While the phrase “an apple a day” is a popular saying, a new study suggests that pears as part of a healthy diet could play a role in helping to manage type 2 diabetes and diabetes-induced hypertension. New research details potential health benefits of Bartlett and Starkrimson pears.
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Brain development suffers from lack of fish oil fatty acids, study finds

While recent reports question whether fish oil supplements support heart health, scientists have found that the fatty acids they contain are vitally important to the developing brain. Neurobiologists report that dietary deficiencies in the type of fatty acids found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during fetal development and early inSee Original Article

Broad Institute (March 13, 2015): For Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease, Check the Roadmap

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Broad Institute (March 13, 2015): For Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease, Check the Roadmap

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Fri, 03/13/2015

Recently, the BroadMinded blog highlighted the exciting science emerging from the Roadmap Epigenomics program, resulting in the most comprehensive map of the human epigenome — the collection of chemical changes to DNA and its supporting proteins thaSee Original Article

National Institute on Aging (April 7, 2015): Nations Gather to Coordinate Global Dementia Research

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Tue, 04/07/2015

NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes joined health ministers, leading scientists, and advocates from around the world March 16-17 in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance dementia research planning on a global scale.

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Boston Globe (March 6, 2015): Older and Wiser? Some Brain Functions Improve as We Age

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Fri, 03/06/2015

There is hope for aging baby boomers.
The ability to recall names and faces with lightning speed may start to fade in one’s 20s, but our capability to perform other functions, such as learning new words, doesn’t peak until decades later, accordingSee Original Article

NTU scientists discover new treatment for dementia

New brain cells can be formed through deep brain stimulation, improving memory retentionPushing new frontiers in dementia research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore)…
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Stroke prevention in women

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Stroke prevention in women

Women with a history of high blood pressure before pregnancy may be candidates for low-dose aspirin after the first trimester or calcium supplements …
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Kidney Day screenings highlight health issues

The free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol tests at the hospital … According to a statement issued by the Health Services Authority, Cayman has “high levels of kidney disease, due to the incidence of high blood pressure …
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How to reduce high blood pressure naturally

More than 40 percent of non-Hispanic blacks have high blood pressure. If you're African American, there's a good chance that you, a relative or an …
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Impaled Nazarene – Blood Is Ticker Than Water

Finland Black Metal Blood Is Thicker Than Water Lost in memories, of forgotten love On hot summer night we were swimming naked under a moon Lost in dreams, deep pain inside The picture of deep love burning in my mind Continue reading →
Impaled Nazarene – Blood Is Ticker Than Water

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New York Times (March 25, 2015): In Iceland's DNA, New Clues to Disease-Causing Genes

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New York Times (March 25, 2015): In Iceland's DNA, New Clues to Disease-Causing Genes

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Wed, 03/25/2015

Scientists in Iceland have produced an unprecedented snapshot of a nation’s genetic makeup, discovering a host of previously unknown gene mutations that may play roles in ailments as diverse as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and gallstones.See Original Article

Results announced from Phase 1 single ascending dose study of PRX002, a monoclonal antibody for the potential treatment of Parkinson's disease

Prothena Corporation plc, a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel protein immunotherapy programs, has announced positive…
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Mitochondria are altered in human cell model of Parkinson's disease

Buck Institute research provides tool for testing of potential therapeuticsBased on research in fruit flies, it has long been suspected that the most common mutation linked to both sporadic and…
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Migrating immune cells promote nerve cell demise in the brain

A small area in the midbrain known as the substantia nigra is the control center for all bodily movement.
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