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Venezuela’s opposition demands "whole truth" about Chavez health

01/02/2013 majac Your Health Matters

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela's opposition on Wednesday demanded the government tell "the whole truth" about the health of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez, who has not been heard from in three weeks after undergoing a grueling operation in Cuba. Officials have acknowledged the usually garrulous former soldier's health is delicate after his fourth cancer surgery in 18 months, but they have offered scant details on his condition. He has not spoken in public in more than three weeks. …

Cuba, health, President Hugo Chavez

Link between health care spending, quality unclear

01/02/2013 majac Your Health Matters

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Whether states, hospitals and smaller practices that spend more money on health care provide better treatment is still an open question, according to a new review of past studies. “This is really one of the central issues we’re grappling with today in health care,” said Peter Hussey from the RAND Corporation in Arlington, Virginia. The topic is especially pressing because although the United States spends more of its budget on health care than any other wealthy nation – and is spending more each year – the World Health Organization ranks its health system 37th. …

health, Peter Hussey, United States, World Health Organization

Exercise program to benefit cancer survivors

01/02/2013 majac Exercise

A thyroid cancer survivor with more than 18 years experience working in the health and fitness industry, Robb Bolton said the biggest challenge for survivors either in treatment or post-treatment is gaining the motivation to add exercise and activity …
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health, Robb Bolton

New Year. New YOU!

01/01/2013 majac Exercise

You've made up your mind and you've made your resolution. This is the year you have said you're going to do it! You are going to take care of yourself! Great! I have similar plans myself. I love it! It's an exciting time! Having worked in health clubs …
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health, New Year

Is there such a thing as exercising too much? The experts weigh in

01/01/2013 majac Exercise

While obesity remains a public health issue in the United States and around the world, people are still exercising in an effort to lead healthier lives. Although, in general, people do not exercise nearly enough, for some, exercising can become as much …
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health, United States

Group Exercise – Spare Time Clubs

01/01/2013 majac Exercise

El Dorado Hills Sports Club is a premier health and sports club in El Dorado Hills, California. Specializing in a unique blend fitness, Pilates, and aquatics …
www.sparetimeclubs.com/club/learn.php?site=EDH&page…

El Dorado Hills, health

Omega-3s may not protect against faulty heart rhythm

01/01/2013 majac Your Health Matters

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Sorry, Charlie, but fish oil supplements did not prevent atrial fibrillation in patients who had already experienced episodes of the heart rhythm malfunction, a new clinical trial has found. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, adds to a growing pool of disappointing evidence regarding the protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids on heart health. “The results for atrial fibrillation are important negative findings, answering key clinical and research questions,” said Dr. …

American College, health

Shaping new diet and exercise habits: Tips for success

01/01/2013 majac Exercise

Many people will wake up this morning resolved to eat healthier, exercise more and lose weight, but adopting a new habit isn't a piece of cake. USA TODAY asked three experts to talk about the best way to improve these health habits heading into the new …
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Could Trip to Mars Cause Alzheimer’s?

01/01/2013 majac Your Health Matters

Astronauts headed for Mars in 2035 are exposed to dangerous effects of powerful radiation, which is also associated with cancer, cataracts and other health hazards.

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Pakistan child measles deaths surge in 2012

01/01/2013 majac Your Health Matters

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Measles cases surged in Pakistan in 2012, and hundreds of children died from the disease, an international health body said Tuesday.

health, Pakistan

Judge halts contraceptive mandate for Mich. firm

12/31/2012 majac Your Health Matters

DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has ruled a property management company owned by the founder of Domino’s Pizza doesn’t have to immediately implement mandatory contraception coverage in the health care law.

Domino Pizza, health

Exercise on the New Year's resolution list

12/31/2012 majac Exercise

Cardiologist Jonathan Burress said people should have a check up with a doctor to find out what kind of exercise is best for the long run. "That way they can be given that bill of health to start that exercise programs," he said. "But people also need …
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