GB Items Related to Tag - study

  • Breast Cancer DIY
    The Sister Study and...

    The Two Sister Study is Underway! The “Two Sister Study,” an offshoot of the Sister Study, will focus on young-onset breast cancer. Although breast cancer is uncommon below age 50, women who develop the disease at a young age can tell us a...

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  • Bill Boggs
    GB Radio

    Got What It Takes to Succeed?


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    Does Birth Order Matter?

    A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.


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    Living to 100 Can Be Easy As Cake

    Hitting the big 1-0-0 mark can be easier than most of us think. Experts say if you follow three simple tips you may see yourself blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake!


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    Best Cities for Boomer Love

    Looking for love in all the wrong places? Maybe you're in the wrong city.


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    Popping a Pill to Ward Off Alzheimer's?

    If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.


  • Thomas Perls
    The Older You Get, The Healthier You've Been

    Dr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis


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    A Jolt of Java for Longer Life

    Want to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, March 6, 2008

    Swayze battles cancer. Dems dig in. 101-year-old man to run London Marathon. Disturbing new study about colonoscopies. The new world's richest person. When are we going back? All in today's Buzz.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, March 27, 2008

    So what about a beer belly? A new study praises the age-defying effects of drinking beer. Another study says belly fat is linked to dementia risk. Forget the beer, Demi fights the effects of aging with leeches. The real kind -- not the paparazzi.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

    The 256-year-old man, 31 underage teen sect girls pregnant or have had a baby, forever stamp sales soar, study: no such thing as 'fit but fat,' cool animation of the history of women in film, and more.


  • Boomer
    Boomer's Buzz: Monday, March 31, 2008

    New Gallup poll; Obama widens lead, President Bush takes the mound, 10 best April Fools' gags, popular cholesterol drugs under fire, Cinderella goes home, U.S. Treasury overhaul, mobile phone cancer concerns, and more.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 18, 2008

    Today's Buzz: Clinton and Obama go for laughs, 1 in 5 U.S. troops suffers mental disorders, E Street band member dies, vitamin D protects against memory loss, incontinence drugs linked to memory loss, and more.


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    World's Oldest Woman Had Normal Brain

    A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.


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    Boomers Hit Hard in the Wallet

    These are tough times for many boomers. According to a new AARP study, one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans are borrowing money for everyday living expenses from family, friends or charities.


  • Chef Steve, The Healthy Gourmet
    Losing Weight

    I read a Reader's Digest article that made so much sense, that I have to share it with you. Ten best tips for easy slimming down. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds. Being...

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    She Defines Human Lifespan

    Lifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.


  • Money on Fire
    That's Not Hot

    People around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.


  • Dr. Dean Ornish
    You Can Shut Down Cancer Genes in 3 Months!

    Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.


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    Breaking Up is Easy to Do

    Another celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?


  • Weights
    Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?

    Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.


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    Dead Celebs Growing Bolder

    This is really growing bolder. Even death doesn’t slow down some celebrities. The famous deceased are in demand for advertising and marketing.


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    Have You Googled Yourself Lately?

    OK, so be honest. Have you ever Googled yourself? C'mon, aren't you curious about what comes up when you enter your name into Google's vast search engine? I'll admit that I've done it more than a few times. Mostly it's to see where some of my...

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  • Bill Shafer
    Prescription Drugs

    Remember when there used to be gas stations at every intersection? Today, they’ve been replaced by pharmacies.  A government study showed more than 40 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and the number continues to...

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  • Katy Cropped
    Challenge: Lose 1 Million Pounds

    If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you're in good company. A study by the U.S. government finds that it's the number one vow that Americans make at midnight on December 31st. Paying off debts, saving money and getting a better job come in...

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  • Marc
    Triple Digits?

    Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...

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    Fast Forward: Something to Think About

    The story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.


  • Dr. John Langdon
    The roots of cancer

    Cancer does not "just happen".  Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence.  There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...

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  • Boomer
    What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


  • Boomer
    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.



 

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