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Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks

Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, and his team have found that nearly all whole-grain breakfast cereals and many common, grain-based snacks contain substantial amounts of polyphenols, a form of antioxidants that is thought to have major health benefits. full story»

 
Future of Medicine

Move Over Kids! Adults Need Recess, Too

Think recess, and you'll probably smile. What wasn't to like about a break in the school day set aside for running and playing, for friends and fun? Now fast-forward to your adult life. What if your workplace started offering recess on the job? full story»

 
Health News Feature

Even With Cancer, Get Up and Get Moving

People undergoing cancer treatment traditionally have been told to rest as much as possible and avoid exertion, to save all their strength to battle the dreaded disease. But a growing number of physicians and researchers now say that people who remain physically active as best they can during treatment are more likely to beat cancer. full story»

 
Foods to Keep You Young

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Medicine Halts Steroid-Linked Bone Loss

Medicine Halts Steroid-Linked Bone Loss

Injection may even reverse damage from arthritis, asthma drugs

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