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Coffee has Positive Affect on Alzheimer’s Disease

by HeWeHap Health Reporters - posted 2009/8/9
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There is more evidence that coffee has a beneficial effect on Alzheimer's disease, at least in mice. Previously research from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences has suggested a protective effect from caffeine.

The new research from the University of South Florida Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center suggests that drinking coffee could reverse memory problems seen in Alzheimer's disease. As little as 5 cups of ordinary coffee (or 2 typical lattes from your local Starbucks) would be equivalent to the dosage given to the mice in the study.

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by HeWeHap Health Reporters - updated 2009/8/10
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News about Health matters, but first...

A man goes to the doctor and tells him that he hasn't been feeling well.

The doctor examines him, leaves the room and comes back with three different bottles of pills. The doctor says, "Take the green pill with a big glass of water when you get up. Take the blue pill with a big glass of water after lunch. Then just before going to bed, take the red pill with another big glass of water."

Startled to be put on so much medicine the man stammers, "Jeez doc, exactly what's my problem?"

The Doctor says, "You're not drinking enough water."

Sex is Good for You After 60 - Shock!

by HeWeHap Health Reporters - posted 2009/8/10
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The publication of a leaflet by a section of the UK National Health Service has caused controversy in the national press. There is much clucking of tongues over the cost, and the fact it is aimed at people over 60 years old who presumably have some idea of the subject themselves already, given that most have children and grandchildren of their own.

More interesting to me is what the pamphlet, called Ageing Well In Medway, actually says:

Latest Health News

by HeWeHap Health Reporters - posted 2009/8/9
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The Latest news about Health matters, taken from the blog entries of the HeWeHap Health reports.

Are You Ready to Have a Baby?

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Are you a woman? If you are, have you been thinking about motherhood? If you have, you may be wondering whether or not you are ready to be a parent. While parenthood is occasionally unexpected, a large number of women and their partners plan and prepare for it. If that is the approach that you would like to take, there are a number of important factors or issues that you should first take into consideration.

Weight Loss: How and Why You Shouldn't Have to Go Though It Alone

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Are you a woman who is looking to lose weight? Whether you are interested in losing weight to improve your physical appearance, your health, or both, you may be feeling a little bit hopeless. While many women are able to lose weight when they want to do so, others have a little bit harder time. If you are finding it difficult to lose weight, it may be because you are trying to go about losing weight all on your own.

Three Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight

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Are you a woman who is struggling with your weight? If you are, you are definitely not alone. Today, many women are faced with many issues, including weight. If you are unhappy with your current weight, you may be interested in changing it, but, for many, that is often easier said than done.

The Importance of Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise

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Are you a woman who is interested in losing weight? If you are, you are not alone. In the United States, a large number of women are concerned with health and beauty related issues, including those pertaining to weight. While it is often a lot easier said than done, it is more than possible for you to lose weight and to lose weight naturally. If you are interested in losing weight naturally, without the assistance of weight loss pills, you will want to continue reading on.

Most Adults do not take Enough Exercise

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Despite overwhelming evidence that regular exercise combats obesity and decreases the chance of developing a serious illness, it seems that most people are still not putting enough activity into their daily (or even weekly) routine.

20 per cent of those questioned exercise only once a month or less. Although 41 per cent said that they would take regular exercise if it led to a longer or healthier life, and over half if it would help weight loss, the figures point to a significant gulf between what people say and what they do.

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