http://www.scribd.com/people/view/122849-vijayagopal This a feed for documents on Scribd written by vijayagopal 30 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:15 GMT Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5221061/Flowers-in-Snow Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5221061/Flowers-in-Snow http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220858/Marcopolo Wonders and Whoppers Following in Marco Polo's footsteps through Asia leads our intrepid author to some surprising conclusions By Mike Edwards Smithsonian magazine, July 2008 "I tell you," wrote Marco Polo, "that this palace is of... unmeasured wealth." Its roof is sheathed in gold "in such a way as we cover our house with lead." Even the floors are gold, "more indeed than two fingers thick. And all the other parts of the palace and the halls and windows are likewise adorned with gold." In this gilded domain, he declared, lived the ruler of an island kingdom called Cipangu (that is, Japan), w Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:27:10 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220858/Marcopolo http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220758/Tomatos • • • • • • The first tomato plants were planted in Greece by a Friar Francis in 1818, in the gardens of a Capuchin monastery at the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates (built in 335 B.C.) in Athens. Submitted by Shirley Younger of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania The tomato is native to the Americas. It was initially cultivated by Aztecs and Incas as early as 700 A.D. Europeans first saw the tomato when the Conquistadors reached Mexico and Central America in the 16th century. Tomato seeds were taken back to Europe where they quickly found favor in the Mediterranean countries of Spain, Portugal and Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:25:41 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220758/Tomatos http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220692/Life-after-oil The World After Oil As the planet warms up, eco-friendly fuels can't get here fast enough By Eric Jaffe Smithsonian.com, April 01, 2007 On a calm, chilly morning in late March, the four challengers pulled up to the first leg of the 3,500-mile pilgrimage that would, at best, rally awareness for alternative fuels between Washington, D.C. and Costa Rica and, at worst, leave them stranded somewhere in between. Already they were an hour behind schedule. Emily Horgan, the leader of this renewable rat pack, this carbon-neutral crew, inspected her entry: a 1976 mustard-colored Mercedes Benz, splotched Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:24:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5220692/Life-after-oil http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155462/- వమన సకమక ళ త తవ అగనచతబటట య పరమశన నందచస నరల నరకర? దక క వలన తల లడమఱగర ? రత వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. అంతరంగమంద నపరధమల చస మంచవనవలన మనజడండ ఇతర లఱగకనన నశవరడఱగడ? వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. అంతరతమగనక యలపబధ ధలతడ మలగడ జనలల ల మదనపయ యమన నరకమనక నరగంగ సకయమ వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. అధకడ ర జకలపన జపటట న ై వనమట చల ల వసధలన గణక లపపయనన గవవల చల లవ? వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. అననజడలడగ ఆనందకమడ ై ననన నమమజల నషతడ ఠ ననన నమమమక త నకకంబ నయన వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. ఇనమ వఱగనన యనమఱ మమమఱ కచ యతకనరచ గమమరడ మనస వఱగనన మఱయంట నరచన? వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. ఎంత సవచస యపట పడనన రచమక నమమరదరనన పమతడపంద పదవలక న ైన వశవదభరమ వనరవమ. ఎద దకనన దనన యలగ తకకవ? *వవరమఱగ చడ వత ంద ర తయ నరపలనవన నఱయధడందర? వశవదభరమ వనరవమ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:02:57 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155462/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155456/- దశరథ శతకమ శ రఘరమ! చరతల-సతదళధమ శమకమద శృం ర గర గణభరమ! త -గననత శరయ రమలలమ ద రజ రవర కబంధరకస వ-రమ! జగజజన కలమషరనవ తకనమ ! భదర -దశరథ కరణపయనధ రగ తర భవం: రఘవంశమన బటటనవడవ, సంప తలసదండల గలవడవ, శంత, ఓరమ మదల ైన గణమలచ నపవడవ, మల లకమల బగడదగన పరక లకమక ఆభరణమ ైనవడ ! వరంపనలవకన రమ కబంధడన రకసన సంహరంచనవడ, జనల పపమలన సమద న దటంచ నమమ గలవడ! మ ర దయక సమద వంటవడ ! భదలమందండ శ మ ! రమ రచ రర [మరచ] 002 రమవశల వక పరజత భరవరమ సదణ రమ గ గ స తమ పరంగనవమఖ సవ రత కమ వనల నరద శయమ కకధ తసవంశ కలశంభధసమ సరరదరభల ధ దమ వరమ భదర - దశరథ కరణపయనధ! రగ భవం: జనలన సంతషంపజయవడవ, పరశరమన జయంచనవడవ, పరస యందసక లనవడవ, రల త నల లన మఘమవంట శరర కంతగలవడవ, కకత స వంశమన సమద నక Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:02:50 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155456/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155439/- సమత శతకమ సమత శతకమ బద దన [మరచ] 001 శ రమన దయచతన ర నరఢగ సకల జనల నర యనగ ధరళమ నతల ైన నరరగ జవల పటట నడవద సమత భవం: మంచ బధ ధగలవడ! శ మన యకక దయవలన నశచయమగ అందర జనలన రర ఔర అననల టగ నటనండ నళళరనల టగ రసమల పటటగ నయయమన భధంచ నతలన చపపదన. [మరచ] 002 అకకరక రన చటటమ, మ వరమన వలప, మహరమన ద రకకన నకకన బరన గర రమ గ కన వడవంగవలయ గదర సమత రక భవం: అవసరమనక పనకరన చటటమన, నమసకరంచ వడనన కరక నఱవరచన భగవంతన, యధ దసమయమన ఎకకనపడ మందక పరగ తయన గఱఱమన వంటన వడచపటటవలయన. [మరచ] 003 అడగన జతంబయయన మడమలప దరన గలచ మడకట కంటన‌ వడగల యద దల గటటక మడ దననక బ క వచచ మహల సమత రత భవం: అడగనపడ జతమ ఈయన గరవయ ప వన సవంచ జవంచటకంట, నగలక ైన రభ వగమగ పగల యద దలన కటటకన పలమన దనన Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:02:33 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155439/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155321/ సరస కవతయనన – సంగతకళయనన వయంగమనన – లలత హసయమనన అవన వమఖలనన – అదయ వరక శక రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష అపజస అతడ గపపగ వలగంద రజవల చవర రజ వరక అసల చడనదవర అపలచచనవర రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష ఓడ వశ ర మంపలడ – గలచడ దక ఎననకలక నలచ ఎవవడ ైన నగ ఓడవరక తగ డడ బ ైన గ గ రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష మంట చకకలదర మరమల ట త వలగ చవర తససమనన చచచబ డడ ఆంధల ల వ టట ఆరంభ శరల రల రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష కడ గంధగర కంగ సభయండ రస క ండ గద క ప రై స రస తవ త ర భవ మరకస చట తన మరకస టస గనంచ రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష పండకనన ర ప టట ల క డడ మమ ైల ఆతమహతయ కరక అతవ యకత ఆమ యర ైల ర కక ఆపవసన ర రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష చవటవడ తలస చసకనన పంల డ గ దననకత కరకర ర డడ అతడ ఆమ జగతకదరశ దంపతల రమయ హస లల రమకృ ణ ష ఆశ య Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:05 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155321/ http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155315/- వయతనం కవత I will find myself in a mirror నక నన అద దంల దరకతన My name in a line of poetry కవతల ఒక గతగ న పర దరకతంద My destiny in a person I’ve never met న భవతవయం ననననడ ఎరగన మనషల Once I lay in the sun by the Caspian Sea ఒకప ు ు్ ప్ డనన కసపయన సమద పకకన ఎండల పడకననన ్ ు్ రం Listening to songs of seaweed and foam మకకల నరగ పడ పటల వంటననన A sleepwalker with nothing to lose or gain నద నడచ నక ఒర్ గ్ ద ్ ిేమ లద రల In that Khuong Co land, the sun set under my feet ఆ ఊహ ప ంచంల సరయడ న కల ళ కంద కంకతడ ర Now I raise my eyes ఇపడ నన కల ళతన తత Dim with the red dust of time మందంత కలమన ఎర దమమ రన Or is it the dust of re Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:59:59 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155315/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155136/- సరయడ మరణస.... త భరతయల దృటషల సరయడంట దవడ. ఏడ గర రథం మద ఆకశవధల అట ఇట రల తరగతంటడ. దవతలక అంతం లద. మరణంలద. అయత యథరంగ మనక కనపంచ థ సరయనక డ, మ, వల చల లవ. అనన నకత లగ అద ఒక నకత . దనన గరవంగ సరయగళం రల రం అనపలవల. అపడద ఆడ కద. మగకద. అచచం నకత . కబటట ఏద ఒక నడ మరణస . రం తంద అపడ ఒక పన పడతంద . ``సరయడ మరణస రశ త ఏమవతంద ?'' అన. మనం ఉననం. భమ ఉంద గనక మనం ఉననం. సరయడననడ గనక భమ ఉంద . ఒక దన కకట ఆధరంగ ఏరపడన క ం ఇద . మలం సరయడ. మలమపత? అమమ! ఇంకమయన ఉంద? రమ ఒక వళ సరయడ పయన? అదపపల ట జరగపనకద కబటట మనం భయపడలసన పనలద. మనం ఉననం. భమ ఉంద గనక మనం ఉననం. భమ మద ఉండడనక మనం ఉననం. మనకకకడ పలచకవడనక గల ఉంద. మర చటక వడత గల ఉండద. మనక నల ళ కవల. అవ భమ మ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:36 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155136/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155130/- రండ వపల పదననన కత త అపపల ట దపలంట చమర దపల. ప దల వత రమ త వస , నన లద ఆమదం వస దపం పటటకన వర. అల నడస ఈ మటటనన రంగ వం చసంద . దన పర కరసననన , , గయస‌ ‌ రశ తంట కరసనయల వగ వగ ైర ైర . దనన కడ ఓ పద ద మకడల వస గడడత వలంత వత త చస వలగంచడట ఒక ప ధ దడ . ఇంకమంద? కణల లన గడస గడసంత దపమయ వలగసగందట. రబ ఇకకడ తపపవరద? ననద? దననల వడకవల తలయన మనషద? ప వలక దయ కలగత మరణదండన వధంచడం ఒక నడ మమల . చంపడనక రభ రకరకలమరల! ఫసల మరణ దండన అంట కత తలన నరకడం ! శనసన‌ అన తలర ఉండ రన తత గ వడ. అతన దగర రండకత ండవ . నరకవలసన తలల ఎకకవయయసరక కత మర మర తల తల గ సనపటటలసవచచద. అందకన ఆయన మహఘనత వహంచన ప తవం వరక ఒక వననపం రభ పటటకననడ. ``చంపవలసన వల ళ చలమంద ఉండడం వలన, న పన సజవగ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:31 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155130/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155122/ మరకంభవృటషలగ ష మఘల మనక బంధవల. వరల మనక పండగల. వనలచచయంట ఆ సంవతసరనక మనక బ కదరవ గయరంట అననమట . వన! వన! వళళప! అన ఇంల గష బడల పట నరపస రత త అదద వనల అవసరంలవనకన వళళపట గన మనద కదన మనక తలస. కన ప నక మనం కడ వన ! రస తత వన! ప నక వళళప అన చటక వచచం . రస తత వనకట ట వ లన కలంల సనమలక మంద నయస‌ రల‌ చపంచవర. అందల ఒక భర గంత, మరంత భరగ `బహర‌ వరదల! లకలద ప ల నరశ లయయర '' అన చపపడం రజ రయ గర . తరవత మన తర ప ల తఫనల , గర రంతల తంద తననయ . అయత ఈ సంవతసరం ఏకంగ ష రటషరధనలన వరదల వచచశయ . వరల రవనకన కలవల, చరవల, దరవల ల రజ ష కటటకనన ఇళళననంటన మంచంతగ వరల, వరదల వచచశయ. ఇక చల బబ అన దక ష ష ష వరల వచచయ. వరమంట భయం పటటంతగ వరల వచచశయ. ఈ ప ంచంల మత మద ఒక సంవతసరంల Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:24 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155122/ http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155117/ ఎకకడ దశం కన దశంల తరగతంటమ. అంట అద మన దశంకన దశమన అధ రం. అకకడ మనషల అకకడ ఉంటర. వళ్ ళ ్్ మన భష మలటడర. మనలగ ప రచర . వళళ మధయన మనం అడవల రవ తం తరగతననలట తరగతంటమ. అంతమందలన ఒంటరతనం అనభవస త ఉంటమ. అపడ ఉననలటండ ఒక పకనండ మనమట వనబడతంద . రక ఆతగ అటవ చస . ఎవర మనలగ అడవలన ఉంట ఒకరకనన ైప రం తమ ఎకకవగ ఉననర కనక మనభషల మలటడతంటర . ఆ మనషల ఈకణంల మనక ఆప ంధలలగ కనపస . వంటన వరన చర తబ తర మహమటం లకండ పలకరంచలనపస . తంద ్ ్ ళ డ మనలగ అంగలరస అంతకంట వళ్ ్క తంట ఆనందంగ పలకతర. అకకడ ఒక కతబంధతవం పడతంద . కత త త సంఘం తయరవతంద. హరబద‌ మనగర‌ తమళ సంఘమయన , ైద చవరక తన, ఆటలయన మరకకడనన ఇటవంట సంఘమయన ఈ రకంగ పటటద! గడపలననంటలన ఏ గడప మల అంట మహలకమ నవసంచ `మ' గడప Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155117/ http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155114/- మంద `మయ'ల! `ఔషధం జహనవ తయం' అన ఒకమట ఉంద. గంగనర మంద అన అరం! `వ య నరయణ ైద థ హరః' అంట డటకర వల ల నరయణ `హర' అననడన పడరం ! మనదశంల పరశధనల చస వ యల ైద థ నజనక తకకవ! అయన గంగనర మందగ ఇచచ పధ దత మందనంచ ఉందననమట. ఇంల గష వ యం ైద పరశధనల ల ఒకమంద పనచసద, లనద తలసకవలంట మంద దనన కంతమంద మద ప గస . ఆ ప గం కంచం మటసర పధ దతల ఉంటంద . పరకక వచచన వరల కంతమందక ర య తర రయ నజం మంద ఇస . కంతమందక `ఉత ' మంద ఇస . దనన ల పసబ అంటర. అద కడ తర తత తర రగలకణలన తగస . దనకనన బలంగ పనచస అసల మంద అంగడక అందతంద . ంద న త గత ఉత మంద కడ పనచస చలకలం నంచ తలస . గంగనర ఇచచ `ఇద తత తందన మంద' మంద అంట పనచసద మనసలన భవం. లపసబ సంగత కడ అంత. అయత ఇంతకలం ఈ ల పసబన ఎవర అంతగ పటటంచకల Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:12 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155114/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155107/- భరతయల లర జహర `` అవన! ఇవళ ఏ వరం?'' అన పన అడగరనకండ . చటకకన అందర ఒక జవబ ఇస . రశ తర జవబ ఇచచన వళళక ఆ వరం గరంచ గర కన కరణల వరయ ఉండచచ . బడ తపటట పల లలయత `ననన హయగ ఇంల టన ఉననం. కనక అద ఆదవరం, ఇవళ బడక వళళక తపపద, కనక ఇద సమవరం'' అంటర. ఇవళ సమవరం అనగన అవన? అన అనమనంగ గడయరంలక, దనపత ప రక ై మలల లక చసవల ళ లకపలద . అయన అందర అభప భదం రయ లకండ, ఇవళట వరం గరంచ అంగకరనక వస . ఇక నలసంగత అడగమనకందం. దన ర త గరంచ అభప భదల ఉండవ . సంవతసరం గరంచ అసల ఉండవ. అసలంతక రయ అభప భదలంట వరల , మసల, సంవతసరల ఏవననఉంట అవ మన అసల ససలయన రయ భరతయ, తలగ పధ దతక సంబంధంచనవ. వక సంవతసరం పధ దతల ఈ ఏడద సంఖయ ఎంత ? రమ అసమన‌ వర నక ప వద షష సంవతసరణం మధయ .... అయయ ఇద సంవతసర Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:06 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155107/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155102/- తపకల ప ర పంచం పద దనన ప ంచం సంగతలనన తలప కంద నంచ ఇంలటక దర ర ష వచచస . వపప చస తయ త బంబల వరం , తపకల మత, భయం వలయం ఇలలంత పరచకంటయ. తపకలన గరంచన కనన జపకలననయ. ఞ మఊళళ బడ మందర పద ద మర టట ఉండద . అద ఈనటక ఉంద. రచ అపపలట ఆ మర టట కందన పన జరగద . చటట మద గలడగబ ఉందన రర థ రచ ఎవర చశర. అంత పద ద చటట మద ఒక అమయకప పక ఉందన అంత గత తర ఎందకయంద నక ఇవళటక అధ రం కద. ఒక పంతలగర మలటర మనషల ఉండవర. ఆయన నజంగ మలటరల పన చసంద, లనద నక తలయద. ఆయన దగర తపక ఉంద. దనన మసక వచచ ఆయన గ గలడగబన `ఉడయంచ' ప తనం మదలపటటర . అందర గంపగ రయ చరర. తపక పతకలం పధ దత. తటల లవ. తపక మంద, పడగట చవవసయంత నంపల. తరవత `ఛర ' అంట బల‌ బరంగ‌లంచ రల ఊడపయన ఇనప గంలడ నంపల. అవ గటటగ ఉండడనక ప Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:03 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155102/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155095/- భమ మద అనన రకలచల ట జవం ఉంద. అయత అనన రకల చల ట ఒక లగ ఉండవ. అకకడ జవమ అంతట ఒక రకంగ ఉండద. ఈ భమ మదన అంతరకం, ఇతర గ ల వంట చల ట రహ ఉననయ. అంట అకకడ మనషక, మనష చటట ఉండ జవలక మనగడ అసధయం అవతంద. అటవంటచల ట ఉండ జవం గరంచ పరశధనల మమమరంగ జరగతన ఉననయ. అసధయం అనపంచన చట కననరకల జవల కనపంచ సరక ఉతసహం పరగతంద అంటననర పరశధకల. ఇద పధ దతల ఇతర గ ల మద , అంతరకంల ఇతర ప శల ల కడ జవం రహ రద ఉండవచచ కద! ``అంత మనక తలస'' అన భవం పరశధకలక బలంగ ఉంటంద. అటవంట పరసతల థ అనకన ఫలతల ఎదరయత ఆలచన మరంత మందక సగ వల కలగతంద. సధయసధయల గరంచన ఆలచన మరడం మంచద కద'' అంటర ఈరంగంల పరశధకల. మనక తలసన జవలనన హ న‌ , న న‌ , కరబనం, ప వయవల ఆధరంగ ైడ ైట రజ రజ రణ నరమతమయనవ. ఈ నలగ రసయనల వ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:56 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155095/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155090/- పటనంల కడ ప దనం కనన గంటలపట కరంట ఉండదట పల లలల నయత ఎనన గంటలసప రత ఉంటంద చపపగలగత గపప! పటనమంట పద దలంత ఉండ వయవహరం నడపచట. ఎకకడ కరంటపయన అకకడ పవడనక వలలద. అకకడ అంత వలగ, నడల ఉండకడద. వదకగలగత నడల లన చకల టన అందం ఉందన సంగత అందరం మరచపయం. చననపడ నన దపలండవ. అంతకమంద ఉండ ఆమదం దపలకంట నలలంచ బయటక వచచన మటటనన దపల మలనపంచంద. అపపల ట ఇపపటలగ పగల, రత ైట ర తడ తలయకండ చటకకమన `ల ' వసకన నడల లకండ బతకడం అపపల ట తలసద కద. బడడ దపం మటటంచన తరవత ఉండద వలతర చకట కడన? చపపడం కటషంగ ఉండద. ఏం చడలనన కల ళ చకలంచలస వచచద . చదవ కడ వట మంద కనసగద. నజనక చయవలసన రచకరయలనన పగలండగన చకకదద దకవడం , పద దకకన తరవత, వరమంగ కలం గడపడం అపపట పధ దత. ఇంత ఉడకసకన తనడం, చతనయనంత Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155090/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155084/- ఆరననకక రగం పట, వ యం తలయన వళ్ ్ ళ ్ ్ఈ ైద ప ంచంల ఎవరలరన ఒకమట . మటన సగతస ఒక పధ దతగ ర పడత పట. ఆకలవతననదమమ! అంట గంత చంచక పడన బచచగడద పట. వయయమంద మంద వదక మద కచన రగల పలకంచన పండతడద పట. పద మంద మంద `వనండ' అంట పడన వరన గయకలంటర. ఆడవళళయత గయనలంటర. అలగ అనపంచకన వరల కడ చల మంద కమమగ పడ వరంటర. అనపంచకనన వరల కందర గంతత తత `గయం' అయ పరసత ఉంటంద. `వందమతరం' అంట ఆ థ మధయన ఒకయన గంతతపడడం మదలపటటడ . `చనన పల లవడన త చమ కడత ఒకకసరగ ఆరననకకరగం ఎతననల ట తక ఉంద' ఆ పట అన మ అమమయ, చననద వయఖయనంచంద. పటల ల రకరకలంటయ. వట గరంచ తలయకండన చల మంద బతకస తంటర . తలయకండన కంత మంద పడస తంటర . కడ! సంగతంల శతసయ సంగతమన ఒక పధ దత ఉంద ఆ ప ంచంల ర వరద మర ప ంచం . బలమరళ క Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:47 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155084/- http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155076/-revised నలగ సంవతసరలక ఒకసర అంతజరతయ ధ సయల ఆటల పటల జరగతయ. వట పర ఒలంపకస! అదం వచత గన ఒలంప కస త పట ఆటల పటల జరగనపడల ల పత రకడరల, రమ పత గ ఫన‌ రకడరలలగ బద దలవతంటయ రన రన మరంత వగం, మరంత బలం, మ . మనష ర మరంత ఎత! అన ఒలంపకస పలపక బగ రయటక అవతననడ? మనవశక ఎకకడ ఒక చట తక త పతకసయ ఉంటంద. ఆతరవత వరక వతవరణంత పట సంకతక శతసం సయంచస ఆ థ మరంతలన ఆదకనల చస . అనబలక‌ టసరయడస అన ఔషధల కడ ఈ ఫలతలన తంద తపదర దవర అందజయగలవ . 1984 లస‌ ఏంజల‌‌స ఒలంపకస ల ప. ట. ఉషక నలగవ సనం వచచంద. ఆనట పరగ పటల థ జమ అమమయ శండ రమర‌ పట‌ ఎనమదవ ధ సరలయ అమమయ , ఆటసనంల డబబకంగ‌ ైక రప రక ఆరవధ సనంల వచచర. తరవత 1987ల శండ ంచ ఛంపయన‌ అయంద ల . 1988 కంగ‌ రప ర సల‌ ఒలంపకస ల బంగర పతకం గలచంద. ఉష Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:39 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/5155076/-revised http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826922/Vijayagopal Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:02:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826922/Vijayagopal http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826908/Hyderabad-Then-and-Now Hyderabad Then and Now! GoplamKB *********************** Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:57:06 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826908/Hyderabad-Then-and-Now http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826872/Death-without-trouble Who wants to die? Interestingly no one wants to die! It is because after death, you really do not know what is happening. Why should you know what is happening? Because it is human curiosity. It appears there was an accident. There were a lot of people either dead or dying. One among them was a very old lady. She has no use for this world. No one would really feel sorry if she is dead. Interestngly her son also was there among the people who were involved in this accident. That son as it is was another old man. The lady was enquiring with everyone whether they have seen her son. This tells tha Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:46:51 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826872/Death-without-trouble http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826858/Granny-Long-Tongue Granny Long Tongue Translated from the Japanese by Michael Emmerich This story is set in the time when monsters were still living up there in the mountains and down here in the forests. Granny Long Tongue and Red Ban the Ogre lived high up on Mt. Okuyama, at Okumata Pass. The woman's tongue was longer than a snakevine, stronger than a stable boy's whip. Red Ban's face was broader than a cottage window, and when he bared his tusks and moved his face up close to yours, he was so scary that even the mountain bears rolled their eyes in fright. Granny Long Tongue and Red Ban loved to frighten peop Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:43:34 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826858/Granny-Long-Tongue http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826854/Vemana-10 ఎంత చదవ చదవ ఎనననన వననన హనడవగణంబ మనలడ బగపల గడగ పవన మలనంబ గ వశవదభరమ వనరవమ Enta caduvu cadivi ennenni vinnanu hInudavaguNambu manalEdu boggupAla gaduga pOvunA malinambu viswadABirAma vinura vEma ఎంత చదవ చదవ = however much educated ఎనననన వననన = however much he listens హనడ = a mean man అవగణంబ = lowly characters మనలడ = can not stop బగపల గడగ = if coal is washed in milk గ పవన మలనంబ = will the dirt go వశవదభరమ వనరవమ However much educated, or listens to people, a bad man can never stop his bad ways. It is like even after washing in milk, coal will not lose its dirty appaerance. Vemana in this verse refer Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:41:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826854/Vemana-10 http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826849/-revised నలగ సంవతసరలక ఒకసర అంతజరతయ ధ సయల ఆటల పటల జరగతయ. వట పర ఒలంపకస! అదం వచత గన ఒలంప కస త పట ఆటల పటల జరగనపడల ల పత రకడరల, రమ పత గ ఫన‌ రకడరలలగ బద దలవతంటయ రన రన మరంత వగం, మరంత బలం, మ . మనష ర మరంత ఎత! అన ఒలంపకస పలపక బగ రయటక అవతననడ? మనవశక ఎకకడ ఒక చట తక త పతకసయ ఉంటంద. ఆతరవత వరక వతవరణంత పట సంకతక శతసం సయంచస ఆ థ మరంతలన ఆదకనల చస . అనబలక‌ టసరయడస అన ఔషధల కడ ఈ ఫలతలన తంద తపదర దవర అందజయగలవ . 1984 లస‌ ఏంజల‌‌స ఒలంపకస ల ప. ట. ఉషక నలగవ సనం వచచంద. ఆనట పరగ పటల థ జమ అమమయ శండ రమర‌ పట‌ ఎనమదవ ధ సరలయ అమమయ , ఆటసనంల డబబకంగ‌ ైక రప రక ఆరవధ సనంల వచచర. తరవత 1987ల శండ ంచ ఛంపయన‌ అయంద ల . 1988 కంగ‌ రప ర సల‌ ఒలంపకస ల బంగర పతకం గలచంద. ఉష Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:39:42 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3826849/-revised http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669918/Tips-for-pain Tips for pain-free hands Many of us take our hands for granted — until pain or loss of function transform even a simple task into a painful ordeal. Arthritis can make it difficult to button a shirt or carry a shopping bag. Carpal tunnel syndrome can interfere with work or hobbies. Hand or finger deformities can make basic self-care routines such as getting dressed or brushing teeth difficult. Hands are highly visible, so hand pain, swollen joints or finger deformities can cause embarrassment and feelings of helplessness. Problems of the hand range from the mechanical to the neurological. Two l Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:42 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669918/Tips-for-pain http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669917/Yoga-for-the-Body-and-Mind Yoga for the Body and Mind With all the hype about yoga, there has to be a lot more to it than sitting cross-legged and contorting your body in weird poses. And there is much more. With over 800 styles of yoga to choose from, how can you find one that you might like? Rooted in Indian philosophy, yoga is an ancient method of relaxation, regarded by many as a spiritual experience. However, in the last five years yoga has become ubiquitous, with independent studios sprouting everywhere and fitness centers incorporating yoga classes into their group instruction curriculum. Although some people sti Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:41 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669917/Yoga-for-the-Body-and-Mind http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669914/Worried-or-anxious Worried or anxious? Tips for coping Everyone worries or gets frightened from time to time. These are normal, even healthy, responses to threatening situations. But if you feel extremely worried or afraid much of the time, or often feel panicky, consider talking with your doctor. Anxiety can make you so uneasy around people that you isolate yourself, missing out on social events and potential friendships. It can fill you with such obsessive thoughts or inexplicable dread of ordinary activities that you cannot work. Anxiety disorders can be mild, moderate, or severe, but overcoming them generall Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:38 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669914/Worried-or-anxious http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669913/Why-do-I-yawn-when-I-exercise Why do I yawn when I exercise? Q: I’m 40, and for the past few years I’ve been starting to yawn whenever I get an intense aerobic workout. Is this something I should worry about? A: We usually think of yawning as a sign of sleepiness or boredom, but experts say that isn’t the whole story. True, we tend to yawn toward bedtime as we get sleepy, but we also yawn in the morning when we wake up. Athletes yawn before they compete — not a time associated with boredom or sleepiness. And we yawn in response to seeing someone else yawn, even if we’re not sleepy or bored. Yawning is a semi-voluntary acti Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:36 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669913/Why-do-I-yawn-when-I-exercise http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669912/Vitamin-D Vitamin D has long been recognized as vital to bone health because the body needs the vitamin to absorb calcium. But research has suggested that it may be good for a lot more than just bones. Ample intake of vitamin D may help fend off a wide range of conditions, including colon cancer, diabetes, and physical weakness in old age. Meanwhile, another batch of studies has found that many people, especially as they grow older, have low levels of vitamin D in their blood. Our skin has an amazing ability to produce vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight, but with age, the skin becomes less producti Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:35 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669912/Vitamin-D http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669910/Treatment-for-Erectile-Dysfunction Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction drugs have an excellent track. The drugs — Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis) — all produce good results in about 70% of men experiencing erectile dysfunction. But it’s still important to have your doctor evaluate your symptoms prior to prescribing an ED drug. As in so many areas of medicine, the most important step is also the most neglected: Ask the patient. Here are six questions that may tell a lot about the cause of a man’s erectile dysfunction. 1. Do you have good erections at night or when you first a Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:32 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669910/Treatment-for-Erectile-Dysfunction http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669909/Tired-of-being-tired Causes of Fatigue Tired of being tired? Tips for fighting fatigue Feeling tired all the time? You’re not alone. In fact, fatigue is one of the most common complaints that bring adults to doctors’ offices. Numerous studies indicate that people who see their doctor about fatigue have generally experienced it for a considerable length of time — anywhere from six months to several years! Fatigue can be due to numerous causes, such as medical conditions like congestive heart failure, hypothyroidism, or diabetes. It can also be a result of sleep disturbances brought on by menopause, or by physical Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:29 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669909/Tired-of-being-tired http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669907/Tips-for-pain Tips for pain-free hands Many of us take our hands for granted — until pain or loss of function transform even a simple task into a painful ordeal. Arthritis can make it difficult to button a shirt or carry a shopping bag. Carpal tunnel syndrome can interfere with work or hobbies. Hand or finger deformities can make basic self-care routines such as getting dressed or brushing teeth difficult. Hands are highly visible, so hand pain, swollen joints or finger deformities can cause embarrassment and feelings of helplessness. Problems of the hand range from the mechanical to the neurological. Two l Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:26 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669907/Tips-for-pain http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669906/The-Benefit-of-Fitness The Benefit of Fitness We all know that keeping physically active and exercising regularly are good for your health. Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week: • • • • • • Lowers blood pressure Decreases the risk of heart disease Helps prevent type 2 diabetes Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer Adds to bone strength Assists in weight control Regular exercise also improves your chances of living longer with more stamina. It’s also a way to detoxify your body or as a way to give the body a daily tune-up. With all these benefits from exercise, who would want t Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:25 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669906/The-Benefit-of-Fitness http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669904/The-Aerobic-Side-of-Fitness The Aerobic Side of Fitness Being fit brings many health benefits and the foundation of any fitness program is aerobic exercise. A well-balanced fitness program combines aerobic exercise three to five times per week and strength training two to three times per week. “Aerobics” use oxygen The strict definition of an aerobic exercise is muscular movement that uses oxygen to burn both carbohydrates and fats to produce the energy needed to contract muscle cells. During anaerobic exercise muscle cells burn only carbohydrates to produce energy without using oxygen. For everyday purposes, aerobic exe Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:23 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669904/The-Aerobic-Side-of-Fitness http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669902/Taming-incontinence Taming incontinence Most people take bladder and bowel control for granted — until something goes wrong. Then, you may find yourself worrying about getting to a bathroom on time, avoiding certain situations for fear of leakage, or relying on absorbent pads for protection. If so, you are not alone. Improve your symptoms An estimated 25 million adults have incontinence, the unintended loss of urine or feces that is significant enough to make it difficult for them to maintain good hygiene and carry on ordinary social and work lives. What’s the cause? For women, it’s a rarely discussed but common Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669902/Taming-incontinence http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669900/Surviving-Our-Supersized-Society Surviving Our Supersized Society Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight sounds simple, right? All you need to do is make a commitment to eat less and exercise more. Today’s environment, however, can creep in as a barrier to success. Eating well is now quite challenging because of societal changes in the way we eat and live — especially if your goal is to manage your weight. What are these changes that discourage us from staying healthy? The increase in size of what are considered standard portions of food, and the rapid development of technology that encourages us to stay glued to our c Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:17 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669900/Surviving-Our-Supersized-Society http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669899/Stretching-to-Stay-Flexible Stretching to Stay Flexible Whether you exercise daily or only once in a while, make stretching part of your regular routine. Stretching increases the range of motion of your muscles and joints, including the joints in the neck and back. Increased range of motion translates to better flexibility. Do I have to stretch? As much as we believe that stretching is good for you, the evidence that stretching either before or after exercise actually prevents injury is mixed. An extensive review published in the March 2004 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine, the official journal of the Ame Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669899/Stretching-to-Stay-Flexible http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669898/Strength-Training-for-All-Ages Strength Training for All Ages The older we become, the less likely we are to engage in physical activity of any kind. The numbers are staggering. In another 25 years, there will be 70 million Americans ages 65 and older. And those over age 85 are already growing faster than any other age group. But less than one-third of people over 65 perform regular exercise. By age 75, 40% have stopped doing any physical activity. The cost of physical inactivity is enormous, not just to our health but also to our wallets. One analysis of the economic burden suggests that an average of $330 dollars per pers Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:13 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669898/Strength-Training-for-All-Ages http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669896/Six-Reasons-Not-to-Scrimp-on-Sleep Six Reasons Not to Scrimp on Sleep For good health, you need adequate sleep as much as you need regular exercise and a sensible diet. Here’s why. The National Sleep Foundation and other health organizations have reminded us that we don’t get as much sleep as we used to — or as much as we should — and we’re paying the price in drowsiness and fatigue that affect our physical and mental health and threaten public safety. Despite such warnings, our habits aren’t changing much. A 2005 National Sleep Foundation survey found that, compared with 1998, more people are sleeping less than six hours a nig Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:07 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669896/Six-Reasons-Not-to-Scrimp-on-Sleep http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669894/Shortcuts-to-Fitness Shortcuts to Fitness: Do They Work? Spending 60 minutes every day devoted to exercise strains more than just the muscles. Most people already feel that 24 hours is never enough to get everything done. Finding that kind of time is the leading excuse for not exercising. In response to time pressures, shorter routines have been touted to give you all the benefits with less time commitment and even less sweat. But do they work? Let's start with the joint recommendation of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. A headline message of their new "Dietary Guidelines for Amer Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:04 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669894/Shortcuts-to-Fitness http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669893/Seven-Things-You-Should-Know-about-Breast-Cancer-Risk Seven Things You Should Know about Breast Cancer Risk There’s no one big way to reduce your risk for breast cancer, but a combination of approaches could make a difference. In recent years the statistical picture of breast cancer has brightened, thanks to early detection and advances in treatment. More tumors are being caught at an early stage; the rise in incidence of the disease has slowed, and the death rate has dropped. Nevertheless, breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second most likely (after lung cancer) to take their lives. Data aside, breast canc Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:02 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669893/Seven-Things-You-Should-Know-about-Breast-Cancer-Risk http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669892/Safeguarding-your-sight Safeguarding your sight Although aging puts people at greater risk for serious eye disease and other eye problems, loss of sight need not go hand in hand with growing older. Practical, preventive measures can help protect against devastating impairment. An estimated 40% to 50% of all blindness can be avoided or treated, mainly through regular visits to a vision specialist. Regular eye exams are the cornerstone of visual health as people age. Individuals who have a family history of eye disease or other risk factors should have more frequent exams. Don’t wait until your vision deteriorates to h Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:20:01 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669892/Safeguarding-your-sight http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669889/Raising-Yourgood-cholestorol Raising Your “Good” Cholesterol For years now, everyone's attention has been on the "bad" cholesterol — LDL, or lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol. The goals were to get it below 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), then 100, and now, for high-risk patients, down to the 70 mg/dL range. Often lost in the shuffle has been the "good" cholesterol — HDL, or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. HDL particles act as good scavengers to take away fat from arterial walls before it becomes imbedded into plaque. Risk of heart attack declines 1% to 3% for every 1% increase in HDL. But the treatments avai Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:59 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669889/Raising-Yourgood-cholestorol http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669888/Putting-Activity-in-Your-Day Putting Activity in Your Day Few of us take advantage of the closest thing we have to a magic bullet — exercise — for preventing or controlling heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and a host of other physical woes. If you can’t stand the thought of toiling hamster-like on a treadmill, walking purposefully around a mall, or doing other forms of formal exercise, take heart: Daily activity matters, too. So walk the dog. Mop the floor. Take the stairs. Garden. Go dancing. A quartet of studies published in 2006 support the idea that doing whatever you can to burn more calories each day can help Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:57 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669888/Putting-Activity-in-Your-Day http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669887/Protecting-Hearts Protecting Hearts, Saving Minds? In December 2006, findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association cast some doubt on whether the mental workouts from crossword puzzles, sodoku, and the like have long-term benefits for our brains. They may be fun, but a large, five-year study concluded that the sort of stimulation they provide probably does little to improve people’s ability to manage the activities of daily life. But there’s better news on another front: Taking care of your heart — and the circulatory system in general — may help avert dementia in later life. Guilt by association Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:54 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669887/Protecting-Hearts http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669886/Preventing-Damage-to-the-Feet-and-Legs Preventing Damage to the Feet and Legs Diabetes is responsible for more than 60% of lower limb amputations not caused by trauma. Over all, people with diabetes are 10 times as likely to have an amputation as those without the disease. The underlying problem is a combination of peripheral and autonomic nerve damage (neuropathy) and diminished blood flow from the buildup of plaques that block the large and medium-size arteries feeding the legs. When these conditions coincide and are compounded by changes in small blood vessels, a simple cut on the bottom of the foot or even an ingrown nail can b Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669886/Preventing-Damage-to-the-Feet-and-Legs http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669885/Preserving-Night-Vision Preserving Night Vision Diminished night vision is one of the most common problems of the aging eye — among older people, it contributes to auto accidents, as well as falls and stumbles at home. Taking steps to keep night vision clear When people think about improving their night vision, often the first thing that comes to mind is carrots. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, and a derivative of vitamin A (11-cisretinal) is needed for dark adaptation. However, most Americans have adequate amounts of vitamin A from their diet and/or multivitamin so eating carrots (or taking vitamin A supplements) pro Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:51 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669885/Preserving-Night-Vision http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669884/Pain-Relief-in-a-Patch Pain Relief in a Patch Several topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available without prescription in Europe. They’re used to treat acute and chronic pain from strains, sprains, and sports injuries, as well as conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some of these topical NSAIDs have been shown to be effective and to cause less heartburn and other gastrointestinal symptoms than the same drugs taken by mouth. Topical NSAIDs have some obvious advantages, especially for localized muscle, tendon, or joint pain. The medication is concentrated in the tissue wh Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:49 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669884/Pain-Relief-in-a-Patch http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669883/Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle, Exercise, Supplements, and Acupuncture OA is a chronic disorder. It has never been cured, and there is no well-established way to slow its progression. But therapy can provide comfort and preserve function. Lifestyle measures should be part of every treatment program. Patients who are overweight should reduce, and everyone with OA should eat a healthful, balanced diet and maintain good general health. Because mechanical stress increases the pain of OA, patients should avoid high-impact exercise and other activities that trigger pain. Squatting and kneeling, for examp Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:47 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669883/Osteoarthritis http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669882/Osteoarthriti4 Osteoarthritis: It’s All in the Joint As you age, it’s a good bet that you’ll develop osteoarthritis (OA). And if you reach your 80s, it’s a sure thing. But that doesn’t mean your joints are bound to become stiff, swollen, or painful, since about two-thirds of the people who have x-ray evidence of OA don’t have any symptoms. The normal joint From an engineer’s point of view, every joint is a compromise. Joints have to perform two contradictory functions: They have to be flexible, to allow smooth movement, but they also have to be stable, to support weight and absorb tremendous force without wa Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:45 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669882/Osteoarthriti4 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669881/Osteoarthriti3 Osteoarthritis: Causes and Risk Factors Until recently, doctors blamed OA on “wear and tear,” implying that simple overuse causes the cartilage to wear away. It’s a logical theory, but it’s wrong. Time and mechanical stress do contribute to OA, but the process is really much more complex. In fact, scientists still don’t understand all the mechanisms involved, but they have identified the major OA risk factors, including: • Age. Time takes a toll on the whole body, and joints are no exception. In fact, age is the strongest risk factor for OA. Although the disease can sometimes start in the 30 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:42 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669881/Osteoarthriti3 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669879/Osteoarthriti2 Osteoarthritis: Symptoms and Diagnosis OA is difficult to understand, and it can be hard to treat — but it’s usually easy to diagnose. Doctors can confirm a diagnosis of OA by taking x-rays that show the typical joint space narrowing due to loss of cartilage, accompanied eventually by the increased density of the bones near the joint (sclerosis) and bone spurs (osteophytes). In some cases, blood or joint fluid tests may be needed to rule out conditions that mimic OA. Advanced imaging techniques are sometimes important; for example, an MRI can be helpful when OA strikes the spine. But most peop Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:41 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669879/Osteoarthriti2 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669878/Osteoarthriti1 Osteoarthritis: What It’s Not About 40 million Americans have some form of arthritis. OA is the most common type, accounting for roughly half the cases. But there are many other types of arthritis, to say nothing of the non-arthritic conditions that cause aches and pains around muscles and joints. Here are some of the problems that are often confused with OA: • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It’s much less common than OA but is often more serious. RA starts in the synovial membrane, not the cartilage. It is an inflammatory condition caused by an overactive, misdirected immune system that attacks Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:39 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669878/Osteoarthriti1 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669877/New-Immunizations-for-Adults New Immunizations for Adults Most immunizations are designed for children, but infections strike people of all ages, and immunizations are important for adults, too. Aside from travelers and people with special needs and vulnerabilities, healthy adults have had only three vaccines to keep track of: for everyone over 50, a flu shot every fall; for everyone at age 65, a pneumococcal pneumonia shot; and for all of us, a tetanusdiphtheria (Td) booster every 10 years. But two new vaccines have joined the list. A vaccine for shingles Doctors know it as zoster, but up to a million Americans are stric Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:37 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669877/New-Immunizations-for-Adults http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669875/Menopause Menopause: Are You Pre, Peri, or Post? We read and hear so much about menopause that you would think that the definition is straightforward, and it would be easy for a woman to know whether she’s experienced it or not. Not so. Menopause is a process, not an event. Simply defined, menopause is when a woman stops having periods, signaling the end of her ability to have children. But women usually do not have regular periods that suddenly stop one day. There is a period of transition from regular periods to menopause, during which most women have irregular cycles. They may go one or more months w Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:35 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669875/Menopause http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669874/Lower-the-bad-cholestorol Lower the “Bad” Cholesterol for Your Own Good Cholesterol is near the top of the health risk-factor hit list. For all its notoriety, though, cholesterol is often misunderstood. Misconceptions about cholesterol begin with its very nature. • • Most people think of cholesterol as a fat, but it's actually a sterol, a waxy, fat-like substance that has a chemical structure not found in true fats. Cholesterol has a reputation strictly as a health hazard when, in fact, it's essential for good health. It's the building block of cortisol and all other steroid hormones. Without cholesterol, men wouldn' Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:33 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669874/Lower-the-bad-cholestorol http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669873/Low-Carbon-high-diets Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets One of the most popular questions patients ask Harvard physicians in their practice is, "What do you think about the Atkins Diet?" We would like to restate the question and give a response that, hopefully, puts some of the hype into perspective. What is a low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet? First, clear definitions are important when asking and answering this question. There is a wide spectrum of low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets ranging from the literal Atkins diet as prescribed, to the eating pattern recommended for diabetics, who need to be especially careful Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:31 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669873/Low-Carbon-high-diets http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669871/Lifetime-Achievements Lifetime Achievements Life-expectancy figures are statistical crystal balls that predict the average number of years a person of a given age, sex, and race can be expected to live. According to the latest figures, life expectancy in the United States is 77.6 years, up considerably from 75.4 in 1990. These figures represent life expectancy at birth — that is, how long newborns are expected to live. Numbers are less for us as adults, but there is good news. As you get older, your statistical chances of beating the current life expectancy at birth improve. Why? Because you’ve managed to dodge the Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:28 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669871/Lifetime-Achievements http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669870/Life-After-50 Life After 50: A Harvard Study of Male Sexuality Even the most optimistic men know that the clock ticks for all of us. With each passing year, our bodies change, as does our behavior. It’s certainly no surprise that male sexuality changes over time. Some 400 years ago Shakespeare asked, “Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance?” Still, a major Harvard study of male sexual function in maturity does contain some surprises. It reports that sexual dysfunction is common and increases rapidly as men age. But it also says that simple lifestyle choices can slow the tick Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:23 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669870/Life-After-50 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669869/Jaundice Jaundice Dr Rob Hicks Jaundice is a yellow discolouration of the skin and membranes, often most visible in the eye where the white becomes yellow. In this article Who's affected? What causes it? Jaundice in adults Jaundice in children What are the symptoms? How's it diagnosed and treated? Advice and support Who's affected? The condition is common in newborn babies - more than 60 per cent are affected - but is much rarer in older children in the UK. In adults it's usually the sign of an underlying problem, such as liver damage. What causes it? Jaundice is caused by the build-up of a pigment ca Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:21 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669869/Jaundice http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669867/Jaundice-in-newborns Jaundice in newborns Dr Trisha Macnair Jaundice is a common, often temporary and relatively harmless development in newborn babies, but sometimes it's a sign of a more serious problem. In this article What causes it?Physiological jaundice Persistent jaundiceWhat are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed?What's the treatment? What causes it? Jaundice isn't a disease itself but the name given to the yellow appearance of skin and the conjunctiva of the eyes. The yellow colouring is caused by a build-up of the pigment bilirubin in the blood. This is a natural product of the breakdown of red blood ce Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669867/Jaundice-in-newborns http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669866/Is-your-hearing-getting-worse Is your hearing getting worse? Does it seem that many people mumble? Do you resort to nodding to pretend to understand people when you hardly heard a word they said? Do your kids or grandchildren complain that you turn the volume up too loud on the TV? If you answered yes to most of these questions, you could benefit from a hearing evaluation. Hearing ability decreases with age. As men age, their hearing deteriorates slightly more than women’s, and the hearing of white people gets worse than that of blacks or Hispanics. Young people are affected, too. In a 2006 survey commissioned by the Ameri Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669866/Is-your-hearing-getting-worse http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669865/Is-Being-Male-Hazardous-to-Your-Health Is Being Male Hazardous to Your Health? Ask any man and he's sure to say that the male sex is the stronger one. It's easy to see why: Men are bigger than women, so we can lift more, run faster, and jump higher. But ask doctors of either gender, and they're likely to say that women are actually stronger, at least where health is concerned. How much stronger and why? What can men do to become healthier and keep up with women? The answer isn't very complex. Men need to be more like women. That means understanding our bodies, taking better care of ourselves, and getting the medical care we need. T Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669865/Is-Being-Male-Hazardous-to-Your-Health http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669864/Insomnia-in-Later-Life Insomnia in Later Life The older you are, the more likely you are to have a sleep disorder. According to a National Institute on Aging study, more than 50% of people over age 65 report regular sleep problems. Fortunately, with greater understanding of sleep, help is more easily available than ever. Causes of sleep disorders Sleep becomes shallower and briefer with age. Its deepest stages practically disappear by age 50 in many people. As we grow older, we sleep more lightly, wake up more often, and spend more time lying awake. Circadian rhythm changes are common in later life. The internal clo Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:14 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669864/Insomnia-in-Later-Life http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669863/How-Obesity-Affects-Your-Prostate How Obesity Affects Your Prostate America is the land of plenty. Unfortunately, however, the good life has some bad consequences. The abundant supply of high-calorie foods and the labor-saving devices that enable sedentary living are the twin engines driving our obesity epidemic. At present, 30% of Americans are overweight, 30% are obese, and 5% are very obese. Obesity and the risk of prostate cancer Obesity has emerged as a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and cancer, including prostate cancer. In the American Cancer Society study, obesity increased the risk of future prostate canc Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:12 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669863/How-Obesity-Affects-Your-Prostate http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669862/How-Much-Exercise-Is-Enough How Much Exercise Is Enough? Everyone should exercise for 20 minutes three times per week. No, make that five times per week for 30 minutes. No, make it more like an hour every day. No, scratch that — short bursts of intense activity for 10 minutes at a time, a few times a day. You hear so much contradictory information about exercise, it's hard to know what to believe. No wonder so many people tune out completely, and go back to surfing the Net or watching TV. A logical conclusion might be that researchers do not know what they are talking about. Actually, the situation is much worse — all of Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:10 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669862/How-Much-Exercise-Is-Enough http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669861/How-Low-Should-Your-Blood-Pressure-Be How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Be? Blood pressure is increasingly looking like the new cholesterol. Like cholesterol, blood pressure tends to go up as we get older — especially if we are getting fatter at the same time. Also, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart attacks. And now, just as with cholesterol, evidence is emerging that people with levels of blood pressure that were considered “normal” just a few years ago may be better off if those levels are brought down. For decades, 120/80 was considered a “normal” blood pressure, sending a message Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:08 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669861/How-Low-Should-Your-Blood-Pressure-Be http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669860/How-Low-Should-Your-Blood-Pressure-B1 How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Be? Blood pressure is increasingly looking like the new cholesterol. Like cholesterol, blood pressure tends to go up as we get older — especially if we are getting fatter at the same time. Also, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart attacks. And now, just as with cholesterol, evidence is emerging that people with levels of blood pressure that were considered “normal” just a few years ago may be better off if those levels are brought down. For decades, 120/80 was considered a “normal” blood pressure, sending a message Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:06 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669860/How-Low-Should-Your-Blood-Pressure-B1 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669859/Get-a-Taste-for-Nutrition Get a Taste for Nutrition! When thinking about nutrition for you and your family think variety! Exploring different flavors and textures can open up a whole new culinary world. Subscribing to a healthoriented cooking magazine can provide creative new ideas. Aim to try one new recipe a month. Consider color. Does your intake reflect the typical American diet, a monochromatic palate of browns? Bright colors from fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to help protect our bodies from chronic disease and enhance overall health. The newly revised Dietary Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:04 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669859/Get-a-Taste-for-Nutrition http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669858/Fruits-And-Veggies Fruits And Veggies: Are Five Daily Servings Enough? Eating more fruits and veggies can boost your energy, super-size your stamina, reduce your risk of disease, and slim your body. While it may sound like a pitch from your local supermarket, diets consistently rich in fruits and vegetables are known for reducing the risk of cancer, cutting the chance of heart disease, as well as improving a host of other maladies. What's the evidence? The research may be complex, but the bottom line is simple. Plants contain a unique combination of nutrients and compounds that, try as we might, cannot be found Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:19:01 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669858/Fruits-And-Veggies http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669857/Fabulous-Fiber Fabulous Fiber Fiber is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. It moves through the digestive system, absorbing water. This helps eliminate food waste from the body more quickly. Since fiber is not absorbed, it is not a nutrient. Rather, we refer to fiber as a "component" of food. Fiber is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, dry beans and peas, nuts, seeds, bread, and cereals. (It is not found in animal products — meat, milk, eggs.) Fiber can also be added to foods during processing. Fiber’s health benefits Fiber comes in two varieties: soluble, which dissolves in wa Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:59 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669857/Fabulous-Fiber http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669856/Exercises-for-Aching-Hands Exercises for Aching Hands The work we do often places stress and strain on the tendons of the wrists and hands. The hands in particular are affected by sustained gripping of a computer mouse, incorrect positioning at the keyboard, and motions such as typing or entering figures on a calculator. Handheld gadgets like cell phones, digital music players, electronic planners, and BlackBerries (wireless e-mail and Internet devices) are another source of hand and wrist complaints. But even low-tech activities, such as weeding, digging, and home repair, can put stress on the hands and wrists. How exe Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:56 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669856/Exercises-for-Aching-Hands http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669855/Exercise Exercise Whether you’re 9 or 90, abundant evidence shows exercise can enhance your health and well-being. But for many people, sedentary pastimes, such as watching TV, surfing the Internet, or playing computer and video games, have replaced more active Exercise at a glance pursuits. What exercise can do for you Millions of Americans simply aren’t moving enough to meet the minimum threshold for good health — that is, burning at least 700 to 1,000 calories a week through physical pursuits. The benefits of exercise may sound too good to be true, but decades of solid science confirm that exercise Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:53 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669855/Exercise http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669854/End-Your-Weight-Loss-Struggles End Your Weight Loss Struggles We usually have the best of intentions when it comes to losing weight. But many of us find our efforts sabotaged by people, places, or things. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Plan: Eat a nutritious breakfast at home Reality: Got up late, rushed out the door, stopped at the gourmet coffee shop for a latte and a bagel with cream cheese Plan: Refuse second helpings or dessert at the holiday dinner Reality: Aunt Bessie baked your favorite pie; it would feel rude not to have some Plan: Walk three times a week Reality: It's either too hot, rainy, cold, windy, Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669854/End-Your-Weight-Loss-Struggles http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669853/ED-help-for-men-and-their-partners ED help for men and their partners Sometimes erectile dysfunction has an obvious cause, such as a side effect of medication or of discord between a man and his partner. But for about three-fourths of men with erectile dysfunction, the cause is more complex. It may be vascular disease, neurological disease, or diabetes, or it may be the result of prostate surgery or radiation. If this is the case for you or your partner, chances are excellent that medication or another therapy can help. Counseling may help, too. Open communication with your partner is another important part of the treatment pro Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:50 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669853/ED-help-for-men-and-their-partners http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669852/Content-for-magazine Living well with diabetes The odds are that you or someone you know has diabetes already or is at risk for developing this disease. Nearly 21 million Americans—or roughly one in every 14 people—have diabetes, and many more are at risk. Of course, if you or someone you love has diabetes, the disorder is about much more than a statistic. It means a new way of life. However, there’s plenty of good news emerging about diabetes. Research shows that keeping your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible is worth the time and effort. Rigorous blood sugar control can enable you to delay or eve Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:46 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669852/Content-for-magazine http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669849/Cold-treatment-and-prevention Cold treatment and prevention: Over-the-counter medicines. Colds, of course, have a variety of symptoms, so cold medicines have a variety of ingredients: almost always some kind of pain and fever reducer, usually acetaminophen; a cough suppressant, often dextromethorphan; a nasal decongestant, usually phenylephrine; and sometimes an antihistamine, often chlorpheniramine. The combination of uncertain benefit and possible harm cast a shadow over the infant and children’s cold formulations. Do these concerns apply to the adult medicines? Efficacy is certainly an issue. The American chest physicia Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:25 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669849/Cold-treatment-and-prevention http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669847/cellulitis I developed cellulitis in my arm and didn??t realize it was such a serious infection. It took three months to heal without treatment. Can you tell me more about cellulitis? A: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath. It usually affects the skin of the legs and feet, so your experience is a little unusual, but cases affecting the arms, the trunk — even the face — occur often enough. You probably experienced the redness, swelling, tenderness, and warmth that are the main symptoms. Some people also run a fever and have a general rundown feeling. Sometimes i Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:23 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669847/cellulitis http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669846/Breathing-Techniques-Help-Control-Stress Breathing Techniques Help Control Stress Breathe in deeply to a count of four and out again slowly. There. Don’t you feel calmer? Most of us are familiar with the term “fight or flight,” also known as the stress response. It’s what the body does as it prepares to confront or avoid danger. The brain signals hormones that rouse us to action. Breathing quickens to take in more oxygen, the heart beats faster, blood pressure rises, muscles tighten, and senses sharpen. When appropriately invoked, the stress response helps us rise to many challenges. It allows us to avoid an impending accident and he Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669846/Breathing-Techniques-Help-Control-Stress http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669845/Bone-up-on-Osteoporosis Bone up on Osteoporosis Each year, osteoporosis contributes to more than 1.5 million bone fractures, with most of these breaks occurring in the hips, spine, and wrist. The cornerstones of a good prevention or treatment program for osteoporosis are the same: Get enough calcium and vitamin D, perform weight-bearing exercises regularly, and avoid bone-strength-sapping habits such as smoking or excessive alcohol use. Simple measures such as fall-proofing your home and doing exercises to improve your balance and bone strength can go a long way in helping you avoid a break. Get tested As women age, Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:19 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669845/Bone-up-on-Osteoporosis http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669844/Body-Heat Body Heat: Older Is Colder Normal, when it comes to body temperature, is 98.6° F, right? Not really. The 98.6° F benchmark comes to us from Dr. Carl Wunderlich, a 19th-century German physician. In a precomputer tour de force of data collection and analysis, Dr. Wunderlich tabulated over a million axillary (armpit) temperatures for 25,000 patients and arrived at 98.6° F as the average. Some of Wunderlich’s observations have stood up. Researchers have confirmed that body temperatures do climb a degree or so during the course of a day. But his definition of normal has been debunked. An oft-cited Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:17 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669844/Body-Heat http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669843/Benefits-and-risks-of-vitamins-and-minerals Benefits and risks of vitamins and minerals About two out of five Americans take a vitamin or mineral supplement regularly. But is this money well spent? Are you already getting the nutrients you need in your diet? Is it enough to take a daily multivitamin, or should you consider adding certain vitamins or minerals and perhaps cutting down on others? Do you know the right amount you need based on your age and gender? Could you be courting health troubles by consistently getting too little — or too much — of certain nutrients? Many people still lack sufficient levels of certain vitamins and min Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669843/Benefits-and-risks-of-vitamins-and-minerals http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669841/Balance-in-life Balance in life Though not something we often think about, our balance tends to erode with time. For weekend athletes, lost equilibrium can mean more spills on the slopes or wipeouts in the surf. For the sedentary, it can bring a surprise encounter with the sidewalk. Yet falls aren’t an inevitable consequence of growing older. It’s possible to regain equilibrium and compensate for permanent balance deficits. Life in the balance Our eyes, ears, and central nervous system are key to maintaining stability. Vision immediately tells us where we are in relation to the rest of the world. Visual cues Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:12 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669841/Balance-in-life http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669840/Back-pain Low Back Pain: Treatment and Prevention About three of every four men have endured a bout of low back pain, and many have had repeated episodes. The pain may begin gradually or suddenly; it may be mild or severe. In most cases, doctors cannot pinpoint the cause of the pain, and in most cases x-rays and blood tests are useless. In fact, even advanced imaging techniques such as MRIs and CTs are not recommended for typical patients. Most people with low back pain can handle the problem themselves, sometimes with the aid of a phone call or visit to their doctor and the short-term use of simple med Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:09 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669840/Back-pain http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669839/Abdominal-Fat-and-What-to-Do-about-It Abdominal Fat and What to Do about It Even if you’re not overweight, fat around the middle can be a health risk. Though the term might sound dated, “middle-age spread” is a greater concern than ever. As women go through their middle years, their proportion of fat to body weight tends to increase — more than it does in men. Especially at menopause, extra pounds tend to park themselves around the midsection, as the ratio of fat to lean tissue shifts and fat storage begins favoring the upper body over the hips and thighs. Even women who don’t actually gain weight may still gain inches at the wais Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:04 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669839/Abdominal-Fat-and-What-to-Do-about-It http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669838/A-healthier-fitter-you A healthier, fitter YOU — Simple strength training tips If you’ve never lifted weights in your life — and many people haven’t — why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density, and strength all dwindle over the years. So, too, does muscle power. These changes open the door to accidents and injuries that can compromise your ability to lead an independent, active life. Strength training is the most effective way to slow and possibly reverse much of this decline. Having smaller, weaker muscles doesn’t just change the way people look or move. Muscle loss affects the bod Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:59 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669838/A-healthier-fitter-you http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669837/12-tips-for-party 12 tips for “defensive” holiday eating With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season has officially begun. And with many secular and religious celebrations come feasts and parties that can tax the arteries and expand the waistline. By eating just 200 extra calories a day — a piece of pecan pie and a tumbler of eggnog here, a couple latkes and some butter cookies there — you could pack on two to three pounds over this five- to six-week period. That doesn’t sound like much, except few people shed that extra weight in the following months and years. You don’t need to deprive yourself, eat only Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:55 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669837/12-tips-for-party http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669836/12-tips-for-Holiday-eating 12 tips for “defensive” holiday eating With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season has officially begun. And with many secular and religious celebrations come feasts and parties that can tax the arteries and expand the waistline. By eating just 200 extra calories a day — a piece of pecan pie and a tumbler of eggnog here, a couple latkes and some butter cookies there — you could pack on two to three pounds over this five- to six-week period. That doesn’t sound like much, except few people shed that extra weight in the following months and years. You don’t need to deprive yourself, eat only Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:54 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669836/12-tips-for-Holiday-eating http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669835/10-strategies-to-improve-memory 10 strategies to improve memory Normal age-related changes in the brain can slow some cognitive processes, making it a bit harder to learn new things quickly or to ward off distractions. The good news is that, thanks to decades of research, most of us can sharpen our minds with proven, do-it-yourself strategies. Here are some ways to boost your ability to remember as you age. 1. Believe in yourself. Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory. Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better if exposed to m Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669835/10-strategies-to-improve-memory http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669834/10-steps-to-a-pain 10 steps to a pain–free back Low back pain has many different causes, including the normal wear and tear that comes with aging. While you can’t turn back the hands of time or prevent every type of painful back disorder, in most cases there are things you can do to help keep your back healthy. Stay fit Staying active and in good physical condition is probably the most important thing you can do to maintain a healthy back. This strategy becomes even more important if you want to protect yourself from a relapse following an initial episode of acute back pain. Experts believe that regular exercis Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:50 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669834/10-steps-to-a-pain http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669833/9-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Heart-When-Diabetes-Threatens-It 9 Ways to Protect Your Heart When Diabetes Threatens It Diabetes and heart disease were once thought to be entirely unrelated disorders. New thinking suggests that they may actually spring from the same underlying cause — chronic, system-wide inflammation — or at least be influenced by it. This intertwining is a bad thing, since developing diabetes usually means developing heart disease as well. It also has a silver lining: Protecting yourself against one of these chronic conditions works against the other, too. More than one million Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year. Trad Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:47 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669833/9-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Heart-When-Diabetes-Threatens-It http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669831/9-ways-to-keep-infections-at-bay 9 ways to keep infections at bay You can’t feel it or see it. You can’t take its pulse or its temperature. But out of sight and out of mind, your immune system is quietly and constantly patrolling your body to detect and destroy infectious microbes. It is your most powerful protector, working tirelessly around the clock to keep you safe. Your immune system is a precious asset. It protects you from the ceaseless assaults of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The danger is very real. In 2004, 61,472 people in the United States died of influenza or pneumonia, making those diseases together Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:17:43 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2669831/9-ways-to-keep-infections-at-bay http://www.scribd.com/doc/2596060/Subbarayan-died Subbarayan died Subbarayan died, yesterday, that is Saturday the 29th of September 2007. It is shocking, in that exactly two weeks back we sat together and planned many things for the future. Subbarayan was an interesting man. All of seventy sixby age, he was always ready to do things. A few weeks back we travelled all the way to Central University in Gachi Bowli to discuss a grand website on Telugu. Of course, it is all together a different matter that we ahd a difference of idea in every point, including this website, we had a lot to discuss at any point of time. We did it there and Prof. GU Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:00 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2596060/Subbarayan-died http://www.scribd.com/doc/2596059/Like-the-shadows Like the shadows నడల ల గ Is there, ou