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...continues to mount that you don't have to run marathons or lose all the weight you've gained since college to have a positive effect on your health. Consider diabetes. In recent years the U.S. has seen an alarming upswing in the incidence of Type 2 (or adult-onset) diabetes. But now it turns out that those prone to this life-endangering disease can cut their risk by more than half if they make modest changes in diet and exercise, according to a study released last week by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Indeed...
...that most of the minds visiting these sites are not exactly in peak psychological condition. And many of the sites, with their rosy color schemes and celebrity slide shows, are designed to appeal to the most vulnerable population: Recent studies indicate that 85 percent of anorexics experience the first onset of illness by age 20 - and they?re only getting younger. Researchers have noted a marked increase of cases in the eight to 11-year-old age range over the past five years...
...half, to 2,000 sq. ft., and are looking forward to decreased water bills. But both say they would have relandscaped for aesthetic reasons even without the financial incentive. Though they left some patches of grass, today they look out on a landscape of desert flowers and plants. The onset of summer may have other gardeners pouncing on brown areas with water and fertilizer, but the Gillespies' garden requires little additional sustenance. Since Las Vegas launched its water-conservation program in 1998, 3 million sq. ft. of lawn have been upended, and more soil is likely to be turned...
...allowing communities to back specific programs that fit their resources and values. Programs that involve youths in tutoring and volunteer activities and don't mention sex at all have worked. So has teaching comprehensive sex education. Contrary to the worries of many parents, sex ed does not hasten the onset of sexual activity, the study says...
...Bajin's most impressive win of the season may have occurred at Texas Christian University when the Crimson defeated Mississippi State. An inspired Harvard squad surprised the Bulldogs, who were ranked 25 spots above Harvard at the match's onset and finished the year No. 32 in the nation. Junior Lara Naqushbandi took the first point, winning 6-3, 6-4 at fourth singles. Ajilore quickly followed, also defeating her opponent 6-3, 6-4. Ghazal gave Harvard a 3-0 edge in the match with a straight set, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Claudia Oliveira, setting up Bajin...