Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation (via Reuters/Health

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 | No Comments

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Cutting calories helps people lose

weight, but doing so by filling up on whole grains may be particularly

heart-healthy, new research suggests.

In a study of obese adults at risk of heart disease, researchers

found that those who trimmed calories and increased their whole-grain

intake shed more belly fat and lowered their blood levels of C-

reactive protein or CRP.

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Tango Classes Put Parkinson s Patients a Step Ahead on Yahoo! News

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Tango Classes Put Parkinson s Patients a Step Ahead

Thu Feb 14, 11:47 PM ET

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13 HealthDay News — Not only is the tango a dance of romance and passion, it also helps improve balance and mobility in people with Parkinson s disease, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis medical school compared the effects of Argentine tango lessons and exercise classes on the functional mobility of 19 Parkinson s patients. The patients were randomly assigned to do 20 one-hour tango classes or group strength and exercise sessions designed for Parkinson s patients and the elderly.

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