Patients who are conscious but almost entirely paralyzed, unable to move or speak, could be aided by French research that reads their brain activity to help them communicate.

 suffered "locked-in syndrome" when he woke up from a coma caused by a massive stroke to find his mental faculties intact, but body useless. He could only blink.

Despite this he managed to write a memoir entitled The Diving Bell and the Butterfly to give the world a rare glimpse into the internal lives of the locked-in.

(See video or read more at BBC)

Here are 11 simple strategies that you can put into effect immediately. They will make a huge difference to your well-being and sense of energy and vitality.

If you have persistent low energy, you should consult your doctor because a thyroid problem could be responsible for your lack of pep.

Some of Jonny Bowden's suggestions include simple things you may not have heard before, like boosting your Vitamin D intake by soaking in a few minutes of unscreened sunshine every other day and de-cluttering your space, which can unplug hidden energy channels.

(Forbes magazine has the list)

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Deaths from cardiovascular ailments plunged a remarkable 30 percent in Canada over a 10-year period, a new study shows.

Experts credit the decline in deaths due to heart attack, heart failure and stroke to prevention campaigns, like blood pressure control as well as anti-smoking and cholesterol-lowering campaigns.

"We're talking about success with the No. 1 killer in the country," says Dr. Peter Liu, head of circulatory health at the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. "It shows that all our efforts are paying off."

(Story from Healthzone Canada)