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Researchers find association between air pollution and Alzheimer’s

2 months ago By Shelia Poole The Atlanta Journal- Constitution
ATLANTA -- A new study from Emory University researchers has found an association between traffic- related air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Using brain tissue donated by metro Atlanta residents, researchers evaluated their home addresses for air pollution generated by nearby traffic.
Strong Bones  

Strong Bones

2 months ago By Charlyn Fargo Creators Syndicate
No matter what age, we need strong bones. And building strong bones starts early in life. We continue to build bone until the age of 30, and then we strive to maintain that strong foundation. That’s why calcium -- and other nutrients -- are so important to kids and teens.
TWO RESIDENTS at Via Christie turn 101 this month. Ina Belle (Barker) Marshall (left) and Helen (Reese) Head (right), were previously presented with plaques and Golden Okie pins by the Centenarians of Oklahoma organization on their 100th birthdays last year. (Photo by Calley Lamar)  

Via Christie celebrates two 101st birthdays

2 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com
Via Christie had the opportunity to celebrate the birthdays of two residents that turned 101 years of age this month ahead of their birthdays. Ina Belle (Barker) Marshall and Helen (Reese) Head both turn 101-years old this month, and were both the subject of a story last year when the Centenarians of Oklahoma visited Via Christie to celebrate their 100th birthdays with both presented with plaques as well as “Golden Okie” pins.

Pioneer Woman Museum to host discussion and book signing with author of “Pioneer Mother Monuments”

2 months ago By News Staff
PONCA CITY, Okla. — The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host a discussion and book signing with Cynthia Culver Prescott, author of “Pioneer Mother Monuments: Constructing Cultural Memory” (2019), on Friday, March 1, from 1-3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

What is Heart Failure?

2 months ago By News Staff
You don’t have to face it alone The term heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer working at all. Actually, heart failure, sometimes called HF, means that the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure that requires timely medical attention, although sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably.
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