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NON-INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO REDUCE DEPRESSION AND BOOST RECOVERY OF STROKE PATIENTS

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arm-exercises-1You don't always need to build up a big sweat to reap the healing benefits of physical activity. Research has found that even a low-intense exercise program can reduce depression symptoms and boost physical therapy results in recovering stroke patients.

"The power of physical activity to raise the spirits of recovering stroke patients is stronger than anyone suspected," Heart and Stroke Foundation researcher Dr. Jocelyn Harris told Canadian Stroke Congress, co-hosted by the Canadian Stroke Network, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Canadian Stroke Consortium.

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CHEWING GUM CAN IMPROVE MEMORY: SAY WHAT?

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By: Brie Cadman
Article Source:  devinecaroline.com

gum-ballsChewing gum can make our breath feel minty clean, but do we get any other benefits from chomping on that stick of spearmint? Some research claims that chewing gum can improve recall, memory, and alertness. But some are wondering if false hopes might be gumming up the results. 

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BRET MICHAELS' ROAD TO RECOVERY

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Bret Michaels / Photo: whyfame.com
Source: Oprah.com / The Oprah Winfrey Show

For decades, Bret Michaels has been the hard-partying front man of Poison, a glam metal band that's sold more than 25 million records. Bret's wild ways earned him a bad-boy reputation, which paved the way for reality TV stardom.

In 2007, Bret's scandalous dating show, Rock of Love, premiered on VH1 and became the network's highest-rated series ever. With his long hair and signature bandanna, this 47-year-old rocker won over a new generation of fans. Business mogul Donald Trump took notice and cast Bret on the third season of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, where he exceeded expectations and made it all the way to finals.
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FACING STROKES HEAD ON

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success-1By Michaela Morris
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

(TULEPO, MISS.) - The brain normally hums along quietly managing thousands of tasks. Walking down a street, opening a bottle of water, saying hello to a neighbor and breathing don't require a second thought.

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DARK CHOCOLATE 'CAN REDUCE RISK OF BRAIN DAMAGE AFTER STROKE

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Dark chocolate can reduce brain damage following a stroke, a study suggests.

darkchocolate1Scientists have discovered that a compound called epicatechin, commonly found in dark chocolate, protects the brain against strokes by shielding nerve cells.

They based their findings on tests in mice and hope the effects can be replicated in humans.

Benefits: Researchers have found that eating dark chocolate can reduce the risk of brain damage

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