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Do you want to live longer? Then put on weight Daily Mail Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:19 PM PDT Those of us carrying around a few extra pounds should take heart - the slightly overweight seem to live longer than those of 'healthy' weight. 10-Year-Old Drives Grandfather To Hospital KOAT Albuquerque Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:52 PM PDT A Roswell boy, 10, jumped into action by jumping behind the wheel when he saw his grandfather having a heart attack. All-star line-up at UFC Fan Expo! Fightnews.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:41 PM PDT The history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is filled with stories of legendary fights and athletes who built a sport behind skill, heart, and determination. Cognitive health among seniors in the United States and in England News-Medical-Net Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:39 PM PDT American over-65s scored significantly better than their English counterparts at a memory and awareness test. The authors of the research, published in the open access journal BMC Geriatrics, suggest that differences in relative levels of depression, education, and the aggressiveness of treatment for heart disease may be to blame. Make-A-Wish #3: T.J. Goes To Disney World, June 24 KOLN Lincoln Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:32 PM PDT T.J. Lopez loves all-things Disney. That's why a trip to Disney World was the perfect way to escape the struggles he and his family has gone through since they found out he had heart disease. Lance Schwartz tells us how the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent T.J. and his family on a trip they'll never forget. Bravest boy in Britain: Heart-rending plea from parents of brave meningitis tot Harley Slack Daily Mirror Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:22 PM PDT Swaddled in bandages, brave young Harley Slack has already beaten overwhelming odds to stay alive. Parkersburg Mourns Death of Football Coach KIMT Mason City Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:16 PM PDT Parkersburg, IA- The whole community is mourning the loss of Coach Ed Thomas. Many say he was the heart of Parkersburg. Just before eight Wednesday morning, authorities say a man walked into a weight room being used by Aplington-Parkersburg athletes. Widow sues Toyota Park over husband's death Chicago Tribune Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:01 PM PDT The widow of a parking attendant who died of a heart attack while working outside Toyota Park in Bridgeview sued the stadium and its owners today, saying it took almost half an hour for an ambulance to arrive. Lawrence Bus, a 53-year-old employee of Standard Parking who lived in Plainfield, collapsed while working in the parking lot outside of the B96 Summer Bash concert in June 2007, said John ... Low carb vegetarian diet is a good choice for health HealthandAge Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:29 PM PDT Summary The high animal protein consumption in the low carb Atkins-style diet may have a detrimental effect on heart disease risk by raising cholesterol levels. Adding fruit and vegetables to low fat diet is beneficial HealthandAge Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:28 PM PDT A low-fat diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans has more cholesterol-lowering power than a conventional low-fat diet. Doctors often recommend a low-fat diet for those who want to lower their cholesterol levels and so reduce their risk of heart disease.

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