Monday, October 22, 2007

Health Tips for October 22

Health Tip: Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease, which affects four million Americans, is predicted to increase within the next 20 years as Baby Boomers age. New advances give hope for you or your loved ones to participate in clinical trials conducted by neurologists and genetics researchers. To get more information, contact the National Institute on Aging at www.alzheimers.org.

Health Tip: Beans

Eat your beans! Nutrient compounds called 'flavonoids' have been found to be effective antioxidants that help protect against heart disease and cancer. These flavonoids are found in the coating of such beans as navy, pintos, kidney, Great Northern and black beans.

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