The Parkinson's predicament: give up a bit of brain to reclaim your body, hopeful patients are told. Are they getting what they bargained for?

Article Abstract:

Pallidotomy, a medical procedure that destroys a tiny portion of the brain, has become an increasing popular 'cure' for Parkinson's disease since the story of one case received television coverage. However, there are questions as to the percentage of cases in which the procedure would be effective.

Care and treatment, Surgery, Brain, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease, Brain surgery

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The big lift: discover the best energy-boosting strategy known to science. Maida Kelly did, and her life will never be the same

Article Abstract:

The muscle loss that normally accompanies aging has been considered inevitable, but there is growing evidence that weight lifting can actually reverse this aspect of physical aging. Details of a weight lifting study, involving Maida Kelly and other postmenopausal women, are presented.

Methods, Cover Story, Physiological aspects, Women's fitness, Weight lifting (Sports), Postmenopausal women

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