A pint of cider a day keeps the doctor away !!

According to the scientists at the Glasgow University, English cider apples have high levels of phenolics – antioxidants that offer protection against stroke, heart// disease and cancer. Thus, a pint of cider is as effective as an apple in keeping the doctor away! The scientists plan to test c...

Leading Blood Centers, LifeSource and Central Blood Bank, Spotlight a Unique Donor Population During National Hereditary Hemochromatosis Awareness Month

... have the added benefit of knowing that their blood can help save people's lives." Upon diagnosis, HH is easily managed through donation of a pint of blood on a regular basis which causes iron levels to normalize. HH patients need to rid their bodies of excess blood frequently until their iron le...

Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization

... to 21 units a week, 22 to 34 units a week and 35 or more units a week or more. A unit of alcohol, or an average drink, was considered to be half a pint of beer (about a cup) or a 4-ounce glass of wine, for example, according to the study. The researchers tracked the men's health for an average of 2...

Try Your Luck with 'Scratch & Win with Uno Chicago Grill'!

...en days a week. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.givelife.org to find a blood drive near you and schedule an appointment to donate. It's a pint of blood for you, but for another it could be a life saved. About Uno Chicago Grill: Based in Boston, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation inc...

Needed: Blood Donations

...s a real need for eligible donors to roll up their sleeves and contribute a pint of blood for the well-being of their communities. "Everyone knows someon...swoman for the AABB, formerly the American Association of Blood Banks. "One pint of blood can save up to three lives." Blood has a limited shelf life, ev...

Donate Blood Today -- Save Up to Three Lives

...ear. A single blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. An adult of average weight has about 10 to 12 units of blood, so one pint is easy to spare. Once donated, blood can be separated into several components including red blood cells, platelets and plasma. A single patient...

Fenwal Names 2008 Inductees for Blood Donation Hall of Fame

...dical Center, Fort Hood, Texas. About Blood Donation Blood donors are the only source of blood for transfusion. When donating blood, people give a pint of whole blood or donate a specific blood component via an automated system. When donating whole blood, the donated unit is separated into its therape...

MetLife Foundation Partners with New York Blood Center to Introduce 'Donor Coach' to New York Boroughs

...onor recruitment excellence and commitment. -- In the 1980s, MetLife became the first major corporation to reach an annual donation rate of one pint of blood per employee. About New York Blood Center New York Blood Center (NYBC), one of the nation's largest non-profit, community-based blood cent...

Saturn Celebrates 11 Years of Helping Save Lives Through Blood, Marrow, Organ and Tissue Donation

...o help save lives. -- Blood donation - Each day, approximately 39,000 units of blood are needed to save the lives of thousands of Americans. Every pint of donated blood is separated into its components and distributed to hospitals to help save the lives of up to three patients. One pint, three lives. ...

Super Bowl and SuperFoods: Play Smart

...nd show your team spirit actively. You can burn 200-300 calories in 30 minutes of activity-enough to balance that extra slice of pizza, chili, pint of beer or dessert later. 3. Snacking SuperFoods-style. Gourmet and exciting can also be healthy and nutritious! Add pizzazz with colorful Super...

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4 health behaviors can add 14 extra years of life

...ivity was defined as having a sedentary job and not doing any recreational exercise); a moderate alcohol intake of 1-14 units a week (a unit is half a pint of beer or a glass of wine); and a blood vitamin C level consistent with eating five servings of fruit or vegetables a day. Deaths among the participa...

Surprising findings reported about iron overload

...od test that could detect these conditions is not performed as part of routine medical exams," said Acton. Delaying treatment ?the weekly removal of a pint of blood by phlebotomy ?can permit the progressive accumulation of iron deposits in target organs that may result in complications such as cirrhosis o...

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Sprecher Brewing unveils award-winning digital office

...ward-winning office as he oversees the manufacturing of his company's award-winning beers and sodas. "The Before" - As appealing as a warm, flat pint of ale, Sprecher Brewing Co.'s offices were in dire need of new document technology and a fresh, bright look. Before the team from Xerox Corporation a...