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Week of: Jan. 23, 2012 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes

This Week's Highlights Restoring balance in old age With advancing age come problems of unsteadiness and dizziness. Researchers are looking for ways to stop the falls. G FORCE The doctor prescribes clean air Dr. Megan Sandel, an associate professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston Medical Center, is an expert on asthma and air pollution. BE WELL | VIDEO Weighing the risks of statins In this edition of Be Well, Boston, Stephen Smith discusses the pros, cons of statins. Get Moving blog My fitness secret weapons Our fitness blogger shares the secret weapons she uses daily in order to stick to her fitness routine. From the blogs HEALTH STEW In Which I Agree with Governors Perry, Scott & Jindal! CHILD IN MIND The Autism label controversy: A child's view IN PRACTICE Eat, love, diabetes NUTRITION & YOU Healthy food shopping at 30% off In Health News DES-breast cancer case can move forward, judge rules in Boston Mass. health officials suspect human case of brucellosis Boston website will track weight loss to meet Mayor Menino’s 1 million-pound challenge Religious employers will have to offer free birth control, Obama administration says

Health Answers How do you know if you’ve had a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain accelerates in a spinning motion because of a blow to the head or body, or a fall, jolt, or other force. Upcoming health events 1/25 7:30 pm Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 1/28 7 am Be Healthy Boston 1/30 6:30 pm Be Healthy. Be Balanced. 12 Week Nutrition and Weight Management Program

Week of: Jan. 23, 2012 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes