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The Takeaway: 1 In 10 Could Have Diabetes By 2030; The TV, Exercise and Depression Link

Posted on 11/14/2011 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsAccording to a new report released by International Diabetes Foundation, one in 10 adults worldwide—some 522 million people—could have diabetes by 2030. And a new study of thousands of older women in the United States found those who got the most exercise and watched the least television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression.

Depression in Older Women Increases Stroke Risk

Posted on 08/22/2011 by | Health | Comments

Personal HealthFind your happy place: according to a new study, a history of depression in postmenopausal women can increase their risk of having a stroke by 29%. Kathryn M. Rexrode of Harvard Medical School researched over 80,000 women over the course of six years to find that there may be a notable correlation between depression and strokes in older women. They found that 41% of the women who currently had depression had an increased risk, and women just with a history …

The Takeaway: Grandparents Are Safer Drivers; Suicide, Women Over 50

Posted on 07/28/2011 by | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsWant to keep your kids safe in the car? Make sure Nana’s behind the wheel. When children are present, grandparents are better drivers than Mom and Dad, a new study says.