Eating Smart Could Make You Smart (via ABC News)

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By RADHA CHITALE

For Carole Carson, the golden years weren’t so shiny when it came to her mental clarity.

“I was sort of a retired lump on a log,” said 67-year-old Carson, referring to herself seven years ago.

But after going on a restricted calorie diet, along with an exercise regime, Carson, who lives in Nevada City, Calif., lost about 50 pounds. Her life — and her mind — perked up again.

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Obesity Caught Like Common Cold (via Y! Health)

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 | No Comments

Robert Roy Britt

Yet another claim that a common and contagious virus is linked to some cases of obesity is in the news today.

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