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This was on the Mayo Clinic news bulletin. . . .thought it might be of interest . . .nancy v * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Dysphagia - When swallowing becomes difficult" Swallowing food is something we do almost automatically. But for people with dysphagia, swallowing can be difficult and painful. Read more about a condition that may have a variety of causes. http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9810/htm/dysph.htm * * * * * * * * * * "Living with chronic illness - Redefining 'normal'" An acute illness may be difficult to endure, but when it's ended you may feel few, if any, lingering effects. A chronic illness is different. By its very nature, it's an ongoing condition and coping strategies must be developed. Here are some suggestions. http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9810/htm/chronic.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Antioxidants: Rats given a diet rich in fruit and vegetables experienced slower age-related declines in mental function compared with rats on a standard diet, according to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. Rats given vitamin E supplements also did better in mental tests than rats on a standard diet, but not as well as the rats that ate lots of fruit and vegetables. For more on the benefits of fruit and vegetables, see: "Whole foods - Advantages over supplements" http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9809/htm/whole.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * *