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Tobacco industry "denormalization" campaigns far more effective at promoting smoking cessation

Campaigns that cast the tobacco industry in a negative light are far more effective at encouraging young people to stop smoking than traditional campaigns that focus on health hazards, the first-ever study on attitudes about the tobacco industry finds. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of May 4, 2009

Gloria Hakkarainen, MD

Dr. Hakkarainen, Medical Director of Palm Beach Weight and Wellness integrates anti-aging medicine with traditional weight loss. The licensed professional team incorporates nutrition, behavior modification, fitness, Acupuncture, IV Infusion Therapy, Stretch, Muscular and Massage Therapies with specialized testing equipment and advanced bio-chemistry testing to customize treatment plans specific to health issues and/or disease risks.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Hakkarainen will present, Biochemical Weapons for "Mass Reduction": Novel Approaches For the Treatment of Obesity, on Friday, September 11th, 2009.

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The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss--This Week's Anti-Aging Video Preview

Robert Posner, MD speaks about The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss at the 16th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preview his discussion of how the use of serotonin supplements in conjunction with diet and exercise can augment weight loss results. To view the video preview, click here.

Dr. Posner will give an updated presentation on the same subject at the upcoming 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando, April 2009. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Think positive, live longer â€" study finds

A University of Pittsburgh study has found that women who maintained a positive attitude were 30 percent less likely to die of a chronic illness and 14 percent more likely to be alive. ... Continue Reading

Technological advances in elder care help older Americans live more independently

Technological advances are helping seniors live safely alone, delaying the need for nursing home care. ... Continue Reading

Alcohol may help seniors to avoid physical disability

New research suggests that light to moderate alcohol consumption may help to stave off the development of physical disabilities. ... Continue Reading

Voluntary work promotes longevity

Voluntary work benefits the community, and research suggests that it also benefits volunteers, and may even help to promote longevity. ... Continue Reading

Drinking coffee in middle-age reduces Alzheimer’s risk

New research suggests that drinking several cups of coffee each during middle-age, may significantly reduce the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. ... Continue Reading

Sleep deprivation linked to snacking

New research suggests that an early night may aid weight loss by curbing the urge to snack the next day. ... Continue Reading

Activity levels affected by perceived health

Recent study results have shown that people who perceive themselves to be in poor health walk less than people who perceive themselves as fit and healthy. ... Continue Reading