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Robots help elderly rehabilitate

BY PHILIP LIM, AFP JANUARY 2, 2012 Six months ago, Singaporean retiree Soon Eng Sam, 70, suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of his body. Bedridden for three months, he has regained some limb functions on the affected side through conventional physical therapy but now hopes to hasten his recovery with the help of…

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Male smokers lose brain function faster as they age

BY KATE KELLAND, REUTERS FEBRUARY 6, 2012 LONDON — Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid as someone 10 years older but who shuns tobacco, scientists said on Monday. In a large, long-term study, British researchers found that while there…

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Mental illness is a costly issue for the workplace

BY KIM COVERT, POSTMEDIA NEWS, February 10, 2012 In a knowledge-based economy, brains matter -and not taking care of our mental health has a negative impact on the bottom line, according to a recent report from the Global and Business Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health, a group of scientists, medical and business professionals…

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The Mystery of Chronic Pain – In 36 languages!

We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot Krane talks about the complex mystery of chronic pain, and reviews the facts we’re…

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Controversial truth about stretching

By Meghan Jessiman, Postmedia News February 13, 2012In many ways, the world of fitness is a lot like the world of fashion. Less time is dedicated to hair and makeup but, ultimately, vanity reigns. And those working in both of these industries are willing to starve -often quite literally -to get what they want. Pick up…

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Exercise works to beat the winter blahs

BY HELEN VANDERBURG, POSTMEDIA NEWS For many of us, the darker days of winter affect our energy levels and may leave us feeling lethargic or sad. If this sounds like you, it’s important to know this is common and you are not alone: It’s not just in your head. Fewer hours of daylight and decreased…

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Desk-bound lifestyles proving hazardous, researchers say

CHEO researcher, Travis Saunders, who researches children’s sedentary behaviour, uses a pedalling device, which is normally used to rehab patients with hip and knee surgeries, to exercise while sitting at his desk. He is currently developing a research project that will study how useful this type of activity would be for sedentary children. Photograph by: Wayne…

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Skiers’, snowboarders’ noggins need better protection, says CMJ

Hannah Kearney (left) of the United States and other finalists bow their heads in a moment of silence and wear SB stickers on their helmets in tribute to fallen skier Sarah Burke before mogul finals at the Canada Post Grand Prix Freestyle Ski World Cup in Calgary, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Photograph by: Mike Ridewood, Canadian…

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Rosie and Dr. Oz Get Cerebral

Dr. Oz and Rosie put on the purple gloves and take an up-close look at a human brain. Find out why Dr. Oz says women are more sensitive to the brain’s natural alarm system than men. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/rosie/Rosie-and-Dr-Oz-Get-Cerebral-Video#ixzz1lclO61nR