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...looked at all sorts of biological markers that could potentially play a role in linking depression and heart disease," says Dr. Mary Whooley, an internist at the VA Medical Center in San Francisco, and lead author of the new study. "We measured all of those, and found that they did not explain the association. All we needed to do was to ask the patient how much they were exercising to be able to explain the link...
Whooley studied more than 1,000 patients with heart disease at the VA for nearly five years. The patients filled out regular questionnaires to determine their mood state, and were asked yearly to report on any heart-related events. Researchers took blood and urine samples to measure their levels of omega-3 fatty acids, cortisol and the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein, as well as the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine - all agents that may be involved in both depression and heart disease. In all, about 20% of the participants reported depressive symptoms; over five years, those patients...
...McAfee, former religious liaison for the Clinton White House, may have the most original idea for you: the church at Fort Myer, the Army base just across the Potomac in Arlington, Va. "I grew up an Army brat," she says, "and I think the Obamas could solve a lot of potential problems by going to a military chapel. They wouldn't have to worry about security because it's already on an Army base. It would fit in with Michelle Obama's commitment to military families. The congregation is racially diverse, because it's drawn from members of the military...
...takes time to hash out the risk factors associated with flu shots, such as being allergic to eggs or already having a fever when you get vaccinated. "Vaccines are not innocuous," says Barbara Loe Fisher, president of the National Vaccine Information Center, a consumer-led nonprofit in Vienna, Va. "We don't support a drive-by as if you're ordering a bottle of spring water...
...McNally is a 6’3” guard from San Francisco, Calif. He, too, led his team to great success in high school, winning three straight league and Division V state championships.Another impact freshman is Keith Wright, a 6’8” forward from Suffolk, Va. He is a powerful player who will immediately give Harvard an imposing frontcourt, and his senior year averages—20 points, 13 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game—indicate his versatility on both ends of the court.While Wright, Kenyi, and McNally will likely see the most playing...