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'They said my daughter is fat' MSNBC Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:29 PM PDT It was just a simple letter from the school, reporting her daughter's Body Mass Index as part of an annual screening program. So why did it send this mom into a tailspin of doubt and worry? Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsAuthorities: Ohio National Guardsman fatally shot Your Hometown Lima Stations Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:25 PM PDT MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio Air National Guard member whose body was found outside an armory at a base in Ohio died from a single gunshot wound. Being tall, obese may significantly increase risk of blood clots in deep veins Science Daily Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:23 PM PDT The combination of being tall and obese, particularly in men, may substantially raise the risk of developing potentially dangerous blood clots in veins deep in the body. If you're tall, you can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight. Dying Woman Receives a Picture from Her Dead Husband ContributorNetwork via Yahoo! News Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:21 PM PDT Wilbert Glenn Adriance, my grandpa, died on May 26, 2010, at the age of 91. Battling her own failing health, Grandma (Bonnie), his wife of almost 69 years, struggled with the grief of their separation. She wondered why she was still here on earth. Her mind and body were painfully giving out. Some days she didn't recognize her daughter (my mom) or anyone else. Low-fat Dairy Does Not Help Kids Lose Weight ThirdAge Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:46 PM PDT Low-fat dairy products do not help kids lose weight, according to a new Australian study. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that both body weight and body mass index (BMI) went largely unchanged six months after children switched from regular dairy products to low-fat varieties. They compensated for the loss in calories by eating more calories from other ... Darien doctor suggests food could impact autism cases Darien News-Review Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:41 PM PDT Autism is a disorder known to affect the brain but recent research may prove the problem starts lower in the body. Morning Heart Attack Victims Fare Worse Than Others redOrbit Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:32 PM PDT Experts have discovered that people who have a heart attack in the morning tend to fare worse than those who have one at other times of the day and night. Heart attacks occurring between 6:00 a.m. and noon are more likely to create a larger area of damaged heart tissue. The research comes from a study of over 800 patients in Spain. The researchers said the body's natural sleep-awake cycle could ... Surgery makes diabetes disappear - study News 24 South Africa Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:08 PM PDT Weight loss surgery appears to change the body's metabolism in a way that dieting alone cannot, helping to explain why diabetes often disappears after the surgery. Beyoncé Shakes Her Booty For Michelle Obama (Awesome!) Tonic Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:08 PM PDT I feel like I dropped five pounds just watching this video. Beyoncé just released the video to “Move Your Body” as an ode to Michelle Obama‘s Let’s Move campaign, an effort to reduce childhood obesity. The backdrop of the soon-to-be … Continue reading â†' Adopt A Power Pose To Think More Powerfully Lifehacker Australia Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:48 PM PDT Usually we think “mind over matter”, but when it comes to assertiveness, at least, you can actually change your mindset by adjusting your body language. If you want to feel more powerful, stand tall and look assertive. (more…)

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