| New Lung Association Research: Millions More May Have COPD Than Previously Estimated, Canada
Startling research findings released by The Lung Association demonstrate that as many as three million Canadians may have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Canada's fourth leading cause of death. This is nearly double previous estimates and includes over one and a half million (1.6 million) undiagnosed Canadians (1) and one and a half million (1.5 million) who say they currently suffer from this chronic lung disease.
The research also shows that the disease is highly prevalent among younger Canadian baby boomers - one in seven Canadians aged 45 to 49 (375,000) may have COPD.
This research confirms recent global prevalence data published in The Lancet which states "…evidence suggests that rates of disease (COPD) are generally underestimated." (2)
"Smoking is the number one cause of COPD and it is astounding that millions of Canadians who may have COPD haven't been tested," said Dr.
Support sprouts in Hudson Valley for locally grown food
Pound Ridge teenager Eliza Mutino is celebrating Thanksgiving weekend the traditional way - with family, turkey and the bounty of the harvest. This year, the harvest is closer to home for Mutino's family, with apples, squash and pumpkins grown locally - if not within earshot of the table where thanks is said, at least within 100 miles. Mutino, a senior at John Jay High School in the Katonah-Lewisboro district, started eating fruits and vegetables from local farms and farmers markets for a science research project for school. After weeding the processed food from her diet for four months - Goldfish crackers were the hardest to cull - Mutino lost 17 pounds and her cholesterol dropped by 40 points. "I completely altered my way of eating," she said.
Keeping cat burglars out of the bird feeder
Dear Dr. Fox: I would like to offer a suggestion to C.B.S. of Salisbury, Md., who had the problem of neighborhood cats hanging around the birdhouses and feeders.Try laying down chicken wire on the ground under them in whatever diameter needed. It's said that cats don't like the feel on their paws; and the birds can still feed off the ground.My birds have learned to be somewhat aware of my cats -- I have eight. Luckily, the cats have outgrown stalking the birds, but I still try not to encourage ground feeders.I used the chicken wire a few years ago when a Carolina wren insisted on nesting on my kitchen window ledge. All seven babies flew off safely, so it must have at least helped.It's worth giving the chicken wire a try; but, truthfully, controlling outside cats is next to impossible.-- S.R.C, Great Falls, Va.Dear S.R.C.: Thanks for the good advice.
AAAAI: 'Tis the Season for Allergic Reactions
With the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are preparing to decorate their homes, gather for feasts and travel to visit relatives. However, for allergy and asthma sufferers, the holiday season presents several potential triggers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). "Whether it's feasting on holiday meals, setting up your Christmas tree, or visiting your pet-owning relatives, allergy triggers may be lurking inside of our warm, cozy homes this time of year," said Alisa M. Smith, PhD, FAAAAI, vice-chair of the AAAAI's Indoor Allergen Committee. "Unfortunately, with busy schedules, travel time and the stress of the holidays, it is easy to forget to take the proper care when dealing with allergies and asthma. However, avoiding potential triggers and taking the proper precautions is necessary to keep symptoms under control," Smith added.
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Green River High School attends an Energy Job Opportunities Tour sponsored by the College of Eastern Utah/ Western Energy Training Center. Grades 7-12th were represented along with faculty and staff making a total of 120 people in the group. This tour was setup to give these students a first hand look at the various jobs in the energy industry. The topics covered were safety on the job, type of jobs, skills needed for the job and salaries. They toured Joy Manufacturing, Savage Services Coal Terminal, and the PaciCorp Carbon Power Plant. They also visited the Western Energy Training Center where they had the opportunity to talk with representatives from WETC, the Department of Work Force Services, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, SOS Staffing, CEU, Career and Volunteer Services, Career and Technical Education and Admissions and Scholarships.
Charles Brandes Buys Countrywide Financial Corp., Washington Mutual Inc., CIT Group Inc., Sells Fleetwood Enterprises ...
How did Charles Brandes become billionaire? By buying undervalued stocks in out of favor industries. As homebuilders and financials are trashed on Wall Street, Charles Brandes seems to love all of them, including Washington Mutual, Countrywide. These are the details. Charles Brandes buys Countrywide Financial Corp., Washington Mutual Inc., CIT Group Inc., Argonaut Group Inc., Braskem S.A., Pulte Homes Inc., CIBA Specialty Chemicals Holdi, Centex Corp., Lennar Corp., Brunswick Corp., The Timberland Company, D.R. Horton Inc., Toll Brothers Inc., SAIA, INC., Valassis Communications Inc., Cott Corp., Circuit City Stores Inc., KB Home, Meritage Homes Corp., Standard Pacific Corp., Molson Coors Brewing Company, Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., Beazer Homes USA Inc., Chesapeake Corp., The Ryland Group Inc., Tele Norte Celular Participaes S.A., Biovail Corp., sells Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., International Business Machines Corp, Stoneridge Inc., Telus Corp., Triad Hospitals Inc., El Paso Corp., Idearc Inc., Philippine Long Distance Telephone Compa, Tyco International Ltd., InterVoice Inc., Tenet Healthcare Corp., Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Dorel Industries, Inc.
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