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Fairbrother Flu Vaccination Program
The influenza virus is a common cause of acute respiratory illnesses in humans, and is easily transmitted from person to person by contact with droplets (body fluids) coming from the respiratory secretions of infected people.
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Latest Research
Yet another reason to exercise…
Results from a study in the US that followed 1,750 adults aged 65 years or older in the US for 6 years suggests that exercising 3 or more time weekly may be protective against dementia.
Larson et al. Exercise is associated with reduced risk for incident dementia among persons 65 years of age and older. Annals of Internal Medicine 2006; 144: 73-81.
Sticking to the diet more important than diet type…
A year-long study in the US comparing four popular diets has found that the ability to stick to the diet, not the specific diet plan, is the most important determinant of losing weight and reducing risk of heart disease.
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If you needed another reason to love fruit & veg…
Using data gathered over the past 40 years, a major review study has found that eating five or more serves of fruit and vegetables a day reduces the risk of stroke by 26% compared to eating less than three serves a day.
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