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Leading medical experts at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reported today that nine-year NFL veteran, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Tom McHale was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by head trauma, when he died in 2008 at the age of 45.

Leading medical experts at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reported today that nine-year NFL veteran, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Tom McHale was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by head trauma, when he died in 2008 at the age of 45.

There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to a review of studies published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Anatomy. Exercise is an extremely popular leisure-time activity in many countries throughout the Western world and has for many become part of the modern lifestyle.

There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to a review of studies published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Anatomy. Exercise is an extremely popular leisure-time activity in many countries throughout the Western world and has for many become part of the modern lifestyle.

EUROPACE, the official congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), is today the foremost European meeting on cardiac arrhythmias and pacing. More than 4,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s event, whose two main themes are atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. EHRA is a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Its mission is to reduce the impact of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD).

EUROPACE, the official congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), is today the foremost European meeting on cardiac arrhythmias and pacing. More than 4,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s event, whose two main themes are atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. EHRA is a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Its mission is to reduce the impact of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Researchers have found the first evidence that athletes who were concussed during their earlier sporting life show a decline in their mental and physical processes more than 30 years later. The research, published online today (Wednesday 28 January) in one of the world’s leading neurology journals, Brain [1], compared 19 healthy, former athletes who had sustained concussion more than 30 years ago with 21 healthy, former athletes with no history of concussion.

Researchers have found the first evidence that athletes who were concussed during their earlier sporting life show a decline in their mental and physical processes more than 30 years later. The research, published online today (Wednesday 28 January) in one of the world’s leading neurology journals, Brain [1], compared 19 healthy, former athletes who had sustained concussion more than 30 years ago with 21 healthy, former athletes with no history of concussion.

Sedentary people who find the idea of fitting regular exercise sessions into their lives so difficult that they don’t even try, may be interested to hear about a new study that found even regular short bursts of intense exercise, such as a short session of four to six 30-second high intensity sprints on an exercise bike every two days, showed a significant effect on the body’s ability to metabolize sugars and could be an effective way to cut the risk of diabetes.

Sedentary people who find the idea of fitting regular exercise sessions into their lives so difficult that they don’t even try, may be interested to hear about a new study that found even regular short bursts of intense exercise, such as a short session of four to six 30-second high intensity sprints on an exercise bike every two days, showed a significant effect on the body’s ability to metabolize sugars and could be an effective way to cut the risk of diabetes.

A soy allergy means that the person cannot tolerate the soy protein and must avoid all possible sources. Many packaged foods contain some form of soy product. In their book “Better Baby Food”, registered dietitians Daina Kalnins and Joanne Saab provide the following table for words that indicate the presence of soy in a food product. If any of these appears on a label, it is best to avoid the food. Click to Read More.

A soy allergy means that the person cannot tolerate the soy protein and must avoid all possible sources. Many packaged foods contain some form of soy product. In their book “Better Baby Food”, registered dietitians Daina Kalnins and Joanne Saab provide the following table for words that indicate the presence of soy in a food product. If any of these appears on a label, it is best to avoid the food. Click to Read More.

Osteoarthritis (OA) causes disability and is a major public health problem. A new study examined the effect of chondroitins 4 and 6 sulfate (CS) on OA progression and symptoms. CS, unlike other chondroitin sulfate products sold as dietary supplements in the U.S., has been approved as a prescription symptomatic slow acting drug for OA in many European countries. The study was published in the February issue of

Osteoarthritis (OA) causes disability and is a major public health problem. A new study examined the effect of chondroitins 4 and 6 sulfate (CS) on OA progression and symptoms. CS, unlike other chondroitin sulfate products sold as dietary supplements in the U.S., has been approved as a prescription symptomatic slow acting drug for OA in many European countries. The study was published in the February issue of

Three Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday introduced a revised version of a 2008 draft bill that aims to strengthen

Three Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday introduced a revised version of a 2008 draft bill that aims to strengthen

High-school kids who watch too much TV are likely to have bad eating habits five years in the future. Research published in BioMed Central’s open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity followed almost 2000 high- and middle-school children and found that TV viewing times predict a poor diet in the future.

High-school kids who watch too much TV are likely to have bad eating habits five years in the future. Research published in BioMed Central’s open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity followed almost 2000 high- and middle-school children and found that TV viewing times predict a poor diet in the future.

Most palliative care patients, at the end-of-life, will have a significantly decreased food or drink intake, if any at all. Such cessation can be due to lack of energy, anorexia, dysphasia or nausea and this absence of nutrition leads to isotonic dehydration: the loss of salt and water from the body. Whilst potentially distressing for the families and health professionals, isotonic dehydration can be beneficial for the patient.

Most palliative care patients, at the end-of-life, will have a significantly decreased food or drink intake, if any at all. Such cessation can be due to lack of energy, anorexia, dysphasia or nausea and this absence of nutrition leads to isotonic dehydration: the loss of salt and water from the body. Whilst potentially distressing for the families and health professionals, isotonic dehydration can be beneficial for the patient.