Golden LivingCenter - Kenosha

• Well: Why Patients Can't Sleep at the Hospital

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Sleep is necessary for healing, but the drama of fractured sleep plays out night after night in hospitals everywhere.
  
  

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• Drugs Beat Stents Against Stroke Recurrence in Study

  Sep. 07, 2011

  A new government-funded study found that aggressive use of cardiovascular drugs is much more effective in preventing a recurrence of stroke than deploying a stent to prop open narrowed arteries in the brain.

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• Side benefit of statin drug includes lower infection rates

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Some people must be asking themselves: Is there nothing statins can't do? New research suggests that atorvastin (Lipitor) is not only successful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks, but also reduces the risk of acquiring a potentially fatal infectious disease.

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• Polar Personalities

  Jan. 01, 2011

  Love or hate winter, the season makes its presence known. These cool characters personify the frigid time of year.

  Old Man Winter. The face of winter, this wild-haired fellow puffs his cheeks and blows out icy breath, causing temperatures to plummet.

  Jack Frost. Credit or blame Jack Frost's frozen fingers for the icy glaze that patterns windows in winter.

  The Snow Maiden. In one Russian fable, a childless couple creates a girl of snow who magically comes to life. But when she falls in love with a farm boy, the warmth of her heart causes her to melt and perish. In another tale, she's the beautiful daughter of Spring and Frost who is destroyed by a ray of sun on her wedding day.

  The Abominable Snowman. Also called Yeti, this mythical beast has been described as a large, apelike creature that treks upright through the Himalayas, leaving humanlike footprints in the snow.

• Foods to Fuel a More Youthful You

  Jan. 01, 2011

  While we can't drink from a fountain of youth to reverse the signs of aging, researchers say there are some foods you can eat to keep you feeling younger and healthier. Here is a list of items to fit into your diet:

  Olive oil. Using olive oil is good for you because it contains monounsaturated fats, which help prevent heart disease and cancer. It's also packed with polyphenols—powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases.

  Yogurt. Rich in calcium, yogurt keeps bones healthy and helps ward off osteoporosis. The bacteria it contains are good for you, too. It promotes digestive health and reduces the risk of age-related intestinal problems.

  Fish. Omega-3 fatty acids, abundantly found in fish, help prevent cholesterol buildup and lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and dangerous abnormal heart rhythms.

  Blueberries. Alleviate inflammation and oxidative damage by eating blueberries. Both are associated with shortfalls in memory and motor function over time.

• Inspiring people to care about the planet.

  Jan. 01, 2011