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21. Metabolic Syndrome Rising Among Young Adults
    
    Jan. 10, 2005 -- Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of abnormalities linked to heart disease and diabetes, is rising among young adults. Metabolic syndrome occurred in 1 out of 10 people in their mid-30s, according to a new study. The findings are reported in the Jan. 10 issue of Archives of Internal Med
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22. Exercise May Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risks
    
    Nov. 15, 2004 -- Staying fit may help reduce some of the risk associated with having a clustering of heart disease and diabetes risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, a new study shows. Researchers found that physical fitness was associated with lower levels of an inflammation marker associated w
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23. Metabolic Syndrome Can Reduce Mental Function
    
    Nov. 9, 2004 -- Combine a big belly, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels and you have a metabolic mess capable of wreaking havoc on the heart. Now a new study shows that this "metabolic syndrome" can rob you of your memories, too. The dramatic rise in obesity in the U.
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24. Light Drinking Fights Metabolic Syndrome
    
    Sept. 5, 2003 -- As if wine aficionados needed another healthy reason to raise their glasses, here's a new one from Greek researchers: A glass or two of wine a day may actually lower a person's risk of metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Resea
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