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May 28, 2011

The Prague Post - Night & Day - Stage - 10th Prague Fringe Festival

Ten years ago, the organizers of the Prague Fringe Festival were worried their new event might be a little too intimate. Thirty seconds before the first performance at the first-ever Fringe, they hadn't sold a single ticket, and distinguished actor Gareth Armstrong was preparing to perform his one-man show Shylock to an audience of none. "And then," according to Fringe founder and Director Steve Gove, "a guy ran up to us and said, 'Are there any tickets left?' We almost all kissed and hugged him at the same time!"

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Cardiac Rehab Linked to Reduced Risk of Death

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"Following Angioplasty to Open Blocked Arteries, Cardiac Rehab Patients Live Longer
By Matt McMillen
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

May 16, 2011 -- Sticking with a cardiac rehab program in the aftermath of heart surgery can be a real lifesaver, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic.

The study showed that patients who participated in a program that combined exercise, nutrition, and counseling were more likely to live longer after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which plaque-clogged heart arteries are unblocked. The procedure is also known as an angioplasty."

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10 Worst Sandwiches Slideshow: The Most Unhealthy Sandwich Choices

At many popular sandwich chains, you can unwittingly gobble up a diet disaster – unless you know how to order. Browse our gallery of the 10 worst sandwiches, items that are packed with hidden calories. Then check out 10 better choices at the same restaurants. And beware the turkey sandwich, which has become a blank canvas for fattening additions of all kinds

Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity Linked to Autism

WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

May 11, 2011 (San Diego) -- Women who have diabetes, high blood pressure, or are obese before pregnancy are more likely to have a child with autism, according to new research.

'For mothers with at least one of these conditions, there was a 60% increased risk for autism in the offspring,' says Irva Hertz-Picciotto, PhD, an autism researcher at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute."

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Not Enough Sleep: 7 Serious Health Risks

"Fitting everything into an already overcrowded day can be like trying to jam a pizza box into a garbage bag. It may fit, but something’s got to give.

Much of the time, what’s giving is sleep. Instead of sacrificing a good book, a favorite television show, or a few extra minutes of social networking, people have found a way to stretch their days by stealing from their nights.

Most people need between seven and eight hours of sleep a day. Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine near Chicago, stretches the upper number to eight-and-a-half hours. But it’s the bottom number that most concerns her. “I think an hour less a night consistently is enough to start to see impairment in people’s cognition and mood,” she says."

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Cardiac Rehab Linked to Reduced Risk of Death

"May 16, 2011 -- Sticking with a cardiac rehab program in the aftermath of heart surgery can be a real lifesaver, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic.

The study showed that patients who participated in a program that combined exercise, nutrition, and counseling were more likely to live longer after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which plaque-clogged heart arteries are unblocked. The procedure is also known as an angioplasty.

The researchers reviewed the outcomes of Mayo Clinic patients who had undergone a PCI during the 14- year period from 1994 to 2008. Of the nearly 2,400 records they reviewed, those patients who had participated in the clinic’s cardiac rehab program were nearly 50% less likely to die than patients who had not participated. The outcomes were similar regardless of whether the patient was a man or woman, younger or older."

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How to Treat a Sunburn video from Answers.com Videos

"by: DermTV 3:46 minutes

Everyone gets sunburns; even dermatologists. These burns can range from a reddening of the skin to a painful blistering. Of course prevention is key, but if .."

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HEALTH News, May 28, 2011

The new Trinity: Williston clinic to cost $10.5 million, set to open next year
Williston Herald Fri, 27 May 2011 21:29 PM PDT
With the Tuesday groundbreaking of a new Trinity Health clinic, area residents can look forward to additional health care services beginning next year.

Gwendolyn Gould of Bridgeton as recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Migrant Health Center Board Member Award
Bridgeton News Fri, 27 May 2011 21:25 PM PDT
The National Association of Health Centers recently honored Gwendolyn Gould of Bridgeton as recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Migrant Health Center Board Member Award.

Trial Stopped After Niacin Brings No Benefit to Heart Patients
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:18 PM PDT
Title: Trial Stopped After Niacin Brings No Benefit to Heart Patients Category: Health News Created: 5/26/2011 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

Tracking Swine Flu Virus in Pigs Reveals Mutations
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:18 PM PDT
Title: Tracking Swine Flu Virus in Pigs Reveals Mutations Category:Health News Created: 5/26/2011 2:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:17 PM PDT
Title: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents Category: Health News Created: 5/26/2011 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

Health Tip: Prevent Motion Sickness
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:17 PM PDT
Title: Health Tip: Prevent Motion Sickness Category: Health News Created: 5/27/2011 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

Living With a Child With Autism
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:17 PM PDT
Title: Living With a Child With Autism Category: Health News Created: 5/27/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity
MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 May 2011 21:16 PM PDT
Title: More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity Category: Health News Created: 5/27/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2011

Local case of red measles being investigated
The Simcoe Reformer Fri, 27 May 2011 21:07 PM PDT
Health officials are currently investigating a local case of red measles. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit was notified of a case in the community. Currently, Toronto health officials are investigating a positive measles case there.[...]

Blog List
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette Fri, 27 May 2011 21:06 PM PDT
A provision that allows the Obama administration to grant waivers from the health care reform law's requirement that employers offer $750,000 in annual medical benefits has drawn fire this month, with The Hill placing the number of waivers granted at 1,372 or more.