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Story behind local Christmas tree finds a home on stage

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:24:42 GMT

Winter after winter, the mimosa tree stood atop the hill, scraggly and bare. As motorists whizzed by it on Interstate 30 in Fort Worth, it was virtually invisible.
Source: DFW.com

Mechanism discovered by which body's cells encourage tuberculosis infection

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:10:09 GMT

December 10, 2009 "Most diseases, such as high blood pressure and depression, are already being treated by blockers and inhibitors of host enzymes and pathways," Ramakrishnan noted, "Many of these turn down certain cell signals as part...
Source: PhysOrg.com

Senior Citizen Low Vision Sufferers Regaining Sight

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:04:42 GMT

2009-12-10 21:04:42 - AMD falls into a broad category of eye diseases classified as "Low Vision". 26% of seniors over 70 suffer from AMD.
Source: PR-Inside.com

Datebook: Your guide to area meetings and events

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:37:29 GMT

Happy Quilters: meet first and third Fridays of the month, 10 a.m. , White's Sewing Center, 735 Oak St. The Century Club: Christmas Gala Italian Dinner Buffet, Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. ; just cards, Monday and Dec. 21, noon to 4 p.m. ; St. Francis Kitchen,...
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune

Ten Tips to Including Stair Climbing in Your Fitness Routine

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:23:32 GMT

Many of us have stairs readily accessible to us. 1. Talk to your doctor. As with any exercise program, it is essential to make sure there isn't some underlying reason not to participate.
Source: Associated Content

Spice up your life and boost your immunity

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:22:28 GMT

IT’S the time of year when many people fancy a nice warm curry to offset the seasonal chill.
Source: Worcester News

Bulletin Board: Dec. 10, 2009

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:15:25 GMT

Wilton seniors on move WILTON — The Wilton Seniors are accepting reservations for 2010 trips. For details and reservations, call Kay Lant at the center, 587-6363 Thursdays until Dec. 19.
Source: The Saratogian

Apple Cider Vinegar - Medical Cure?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:50:05 GMT

I have been hearing a lot about the amazing qualities of Apple Cider Vinegar. Healing arthritis, lowing blood pressure...etc. Has anyone used this? Thanks for commenting! Your comment has been accepted and will appear in a moment.
Source: Serious Eats

Quoted in 'Announcing "Gluten Nation"'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:02:45 GMT

said in Street Insider:

This grain of pain is a contributing factor in many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases, arthritis, autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia and more.

Quoted in 'Volunteer attempting feat for people w arthritis'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:31:03 GMT

said in Scoop - New Zealand News:

Arthritis New Zealand couldn't do the important work in the community without the thousands of volunteers across the country, who generously give up their time every week. However, this is definitely above and beyond what we would normally expect!

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:32:04 GMT

An employee of the International Medical Leech Centre demonstrates with a leech on her face in the village of Udelnaya, some 30 km (18.6 miles) from Moscow, December 4, 2009. The leech farm makes a tidy profit shipping them to doctors worldwide.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:31:04 GMT

An employee of the International Medical Leech Centre demonstrates with leeches in the village of Udelnaya, some 30 km (18.6 miles) from Moscow, December 4, 2009. The leech farm makes a tidy profit shipping them to doctors worldwide.

Holiday auction for arthritis

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:26:56 GMT