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Published: 08/27/2009 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com     

A Stroke Could Increase the Risk for Bone Fractures

Having a stroke doubles the risk of breaking either a hip or femur.

Chinese Martial Art Helps You Stay Balanced and Fit
Tai chi has been been shown to improve muscle strength, especially in knees and ankles, as well as lessen arthritis pain and help in fall prevention. All of these can be especially important to seniors.
Stress Becomes More Difficult As You Age
Dealing with stress becomes more difficult as you age, according to the latest research.

Quick Clot Technology
Excessive bleeding is one of the leading causes of death in combat. That is why the military started testing products that can stop it fast.
Staying Active Has an Anti-Aging Effect
A new study shows staying active has an anti-aging effect at the cellular level.

Cochlear Implants: Hearing for the First Time
A pair of sisters who were born deaf can now hear for the first time after receiving cochlear implants.
Spina Bifida
22 month old Nicholas Atkinson was diagnosed with Spina Bifida when he was still in the womb.

Protein From Fat Cells Can Lower the Risk for Alzheimers
Having high levels of a protein produced by fat cells can lower the risk for Alzheimers disease.
Rare Disease: A Mother¿s Quest to Save Her Children
The new year is full of wishes, few as fervent as the one by a New York mother. If her wish comes true, it could save the lives of two of her four children and countless other young children who have neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation,or NBIA.

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