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Western diet fuels spike in blood pressure

A move from a traditional diet to the sodium-laden Western diet is fuelling a spike in the blood pressure of the Inuit in Canada’s North, Dr. Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009

Healthy diet may reduce middle-aged depression

UK researchers have discovered a well-rounded, healthy diet may protect against depression in middle-aged people. Scientists compared the incidence of depression among individuals consuming a diet consisting of a high proportion of fruits, vegetables and fish to that of individuals whose diet contained a high proportion of high-fat dairy food, processed meat, fried food, refined grains and sugar-laden desserts.

By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009

Use of low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease should be abandoned

The latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) reports that the use of low-dose aspirin to protect against heart attacks and strokes in individuals yet to develop obvious cardiovascular disease, should be abandoned.

By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009

Curry powder ingredient kills cancer cells

A news report released by Reuters has found that a molecule that is found in curry can kill esophageal cancer cells in a laboratory, suggesting that it might be an anti-cancer treatment in the near future. This common spice has long been suspected as a treatment for various ailments.

By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Alzheimer’s group gives families source for help

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Alzheimer’s group gives families source for help Life does not end with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
That’s one of the things that Jill Wulff learned that she wants to pass on to others. Wulff, Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota rural care consultant, got involved in the association after her mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder.

By Ann Bailey , November 07, 2009

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got H1N1 flu vaccine

Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.

By Karen Mattnews , November 05, 2009

Altru to host 'Coping with the Holidays'

For people who have experienced loss by death of a loved one, Altru Hospice and Altru’s Pastoral Services will present “Coping with the Holidays.”

By Herald Staff Report , November 05, 2009

Another GF swine flu vaccine clinic set for Thursday in Grand Forks

Children 6 months through 18 years may be immunized for the Swine flu Thursday in Grand Forks.

By Herald Staff Report , November 03, 2009

Defibrillators to be standard at Minnesota high school tournaments PressPass

Heart defibrillators will be standard equipment at Minnesota high school tournaments.

By Associated Press , October 30, 2009

Sleepless in Seattle, but not so much in N.D., Minnesota PressPass

Nearly 1 in 13 North Dakotans told the Centers for Disease Control they didn't get a single good night's sleep in the previous month. In Minnesota, it's about 1 in 10 - also the national average. West Virginia leads the study at 1 in 5.

By Mike Stobbe , October 29, 2009

Chinese drywall studied for health problems PressPass

Chinese drywall may have higher concentrations of some chemicals than American drywall, according to the federal government. Studies are being done to determine if there are health problems.

By Associated Press , October 29, 2009

H1N1 flu shots available for GF Head Start children PressPass

Grand Forks Public Health will have an H1N1 immunization clinic for children enrolled in the Grand Forks Head Start program from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Lake Agassiz Elementary School.

By Herald Staff Report , October 29, 2009

H1N1: Shots for pregnant women, children today in McIntosh PressPass

Polk County Public Health is offering swine flu shots in McIntosh, Minn. from 2 to 6 p.m. today, with priority to pregnant women and children under 4 years old.

By Herald Staff Report , October 28, 2009

H1N1: Canadian officials advise to avoid travel PressPass

Canada has joined South Korea in monitoring travel during the H1N1 pandemic.

By Canadian Press , October 28, 2009

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My Prostate & Me

So, there I was, going about my business, happy as could be, when my current wife Ginny says, "I think you should have a physical.  It's been a couple of years."  Like any other red-blooded American male I said, "No."   Part of my  "blood work"

Posted by: Terry Dullum on Oct 30, 2009 at 3:03 PM | The Dullum File

Hill workout on the horizon

"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us." - Marcel Proust Tonight I'm hoping for some good weather as a group of us are heading for the hills for a workout. Surprisingly, my legs are still really sore from this we

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 13, 2009 at 1:48 PM | Addicted to running

The best plans

For days I thought about kicking my marathon training off with a hilly 14-miler near Walker today, getting in my longest run since Grandma's Marathon while also benefitting from some long, gradual inclines. But after waking up this morning to the rain, I couldn't muster the enthusiasm to do it. Soo

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM | Addicted to running

Saint Urho wears a skort

So I finally made a decision last night that I'd get up early this morning and drive to Menahga to run in the Saint Urho Run 10K. It turned out to be a great morning for a drive, especially the stretch between Frazee and Menahga, which apparently is the "Gateway to the Pines." Menahga is

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 11, 2009 at 4:19 PM | Addicted to running

Aiming for normal

"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Dorothy Bernard It's been a topsy turvy week for running, and the disruptions and attempts to set up my training plan have taken its toll. But I think I'm close to getting back on track, with a race Saturday and normal marathon training resum

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM | Addicted to running

Learning curve

So far, I've had a few obstacles to clear in using my new Garmin 405, but I'm convinced that it will be for the best. I'll be going into my experiences with heart rate training in some future posts, but I am still on a learning curve in getting everything set up with the watch. To be more accurate,

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM | Addicted to running

Going high-tech

For months I've resisted the urge to buy a new running watch, complete with GPS and a heart monitor. But after months of straddling the fence, I finally purchased a Garmin 405 last night at Beyond Running. I'm pretty sure my training will benefit, especially from the heart rate monitor data, once I

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM | Addicted to running

Flash joins the party

After a weekend of sun and the beach, it was back to the real world today. But I had some help in the transition with an easy 7-miler this morning. Riley joined me for the first 3 miles, and about half way through, we were greeted by Flash, a Basset hound that had gotten loose and decided to follow

Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 6, 2009 at 2:01 PM | Addicted to running

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