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Oct 23, 2008 -
OK, so most of your cats weren't exactly lining up to complete a feline agility competition . . .
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May 29, 2007 -
Is this squirrel a secret agent on a mission impossible? Or is this just a nutty way to pass the time? We will never know for sure, but this little guy's rugged determination is enough to make his hot pursuit a worthwhile watch.
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Mar 04, 2008 -
This little guy goes nuts on his 007-esque obstacle course. But Mr. Squirrel should stick to natural nuts and not the chocolate-covered variety in vending machines. Too many of those and he won't fit in those tubes anymore...
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Nov 02, 2009 -
I am a faithful listener of the radio program This American Life. Each week the show offers an entertaining and in-depth look into various themes ranging from the financial crisis, to children switched at birth, to the perfect break-up song. This week, the program took on an invariably popular topic of discussion: cheating.
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Oct 23, 2009 -
The secret to Michelle Obama's slim waist? Hula-hooping! The first lady hosted a Healthy Kids Fair on the White House South Lawn this week to promote her ongoing message that Americans need to get healthy.
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Jun 16, 2009 -
Forest trails are finally completely free of snow and ice (and hopefully mud), so it's the perfect time to start trail running. If you've never given any consideration to running in the woods, here are some reasons you should.
- The soil and leaf surface is much softer and more forgiving than pavement or a treadmill belt, so it's easier on knees and other sensitive joints.
- The trees offer protection from the sun's harmful rays, so your risk for sun exposure and sunburn is reduced.
To see why else you should start trail running, read more
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Apr 13, 2009 -
Q. My two-year-old son is incredibly active. He is always on the go and has a hard time sitting still for long periods of time.
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Feb 04, 2009 -
The day before the 43rd Super Bowl, the 24th annual Tough Guy Competition took place on an old horse farm just outside Birmingham, UK. On the last day of January, 3,000 contestants raced through 21 treacherous obstacles on a course eight "country miles" in length. The course is full of many tunnels, steep descents, barbed wire crawls, muddy swims, and of course trekking through fire.
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Aug 28, 2008 -
You're asking and I'm answering.
Hi Fit,
The Olympics inspired me to get out and race, but I am looking for something more fun than just running. I would like to do some kind of obstacle race or fitness challenge.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Levadopa (L-dopa)
- Other Medications
- Surgery
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approvals
- In 2007, the FDA approved the first skin patch drug for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Transdermal rotigotine (Neupro) is a dopamine agonist drug that may help improve symptoms of early-stage Parkinson’s disease. The patch is applied daily.
- Rivastigimine (Exelon), an Alzheimer’s disease drug, was approved in 2006 for treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Drug Withdrawal
In 2007, the FDA withdrew the dopamine agonist pergolide (Permax) from the market due to safety concerns.
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