Lymphedema Treatment: Think Before You Drink: Are Your Glasses Tainted With Lead?

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Think Before You Drink: Are Your Glasses Tainted With Lead?

University of Plymouth, England—

Researchers recently conducted nearly 200 tests on more than 70 new and second-hand pieces of glass drinkware and discovered a number of the products contained toxic levels of lead and cadmium. In some cases, almost 1,000 times higher than the recommended limit.

Attention, Older Women: Activity Can Help You Live Longer

American Heart Association—New research published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, suggests that more physical activity and higher intensity workouts significantly reduce the risk of death from any cause in older women.

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Colon Cancer?

ScienceDaily—Diseases of the digestive tract – including Crohn's, colon cancer, and others – could be better treated and even prevented by including certain foods in the diet, according to a new study.

Can Mental Health Professionals Diagnose from Afar?

Berkeley Wellness—

The so-called Goldwater Rule precludes psychiatrists from giving a professional opinion about a person they haven't personally examined. But the American Psychological Association and other mental health associations have not adopted the rule.

Aim to Be Active, Most Days of the Week

HealthCentral—

A large study suggests 30 minutes of physical activity five days each week — 150 minutes of activity per week — cuts cardiovascular disease risk, and at total of 750 minutes each week is associated with the greatest benefit.