Unhealthy physical conditions may contribute to memory loss

THE QUESTION Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of health problems that includes high blood pressure, excess belly fat, high blood sugar levels, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the "good" kind) and high levels of fatty triglycerides in the blood - has been linked to heart disease and diabetes. Might it also play a role in memory loss? THIS STUDY involved 7,087 men and women older than 65 with no signs of dementia. About 16 percent...

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A Relief in the Neck

Today's topic is a pain in the neck. We mean this literally. (Hey, this is the Moving Crew you're reading. You want metaphors, check out op-ed.) Neck pain may seem to stem from a single action -- an awkward sit-up, turning your head to see merging traffic, yelling "hi-YA!" while performing martial arts on a mosquito. But for recreational athletes or civilians pursing a fitter life, these injuries usually stem in part from longer-term neglect. The...

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