HealthDay TV: Wrapup 6

Wrap-Up Saturday August 15
Hi, I'm Dr. Cindy Haines with this week's top health stories...
Good news for breast cancer survivors hoping to get back to the gym. A new study finds that lifting weights may help control arm swelling...one of the most common side effects of breast cancer surgery. Researchers followed 141 patients with lymphedema who lifted weights twice a week, 90 minutes per session. After one year, they concluded these work-outs had no adverse affect and in fact, they decreased the chances of flare-ups. Another positive outcome... the participants also experienced increased strength.

New evidence that depression is in fact linked to the pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis. A study in the journal Arthritis Care and Research found that depression increases along with the symptoms of inflammation and pain in patients with R.A. The finding suggests that making psychological therapy part of the treatment plan may lead to physical benefits.

Could a Mediterranean diet help lower your risk of Alzheimer's Disease? New research in the Journal of the American Medical Association says yes. The study followed a group of elderly people for more than 5 years and found that those who ate more fish, fruits and vegetables had less of a chance of getting Alzheimer's. People who combined the Mediterranean diet with increased physical activity fared even better.
And finally... if you've got diabetes, you may want to add black tea to your list of preferred drinks. Researchers in China found that certain components of black tea may be able to slow the absorption of glucose, leading to more stable blood sugar levels. Black tea is also a good source of antioxidants.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines for HealthDay TV...bringing you the latest health discoveries and breakthroughs.