Here are the top 5 health news stories for the week.

* An Easy Meditation Practice to Reverse Memory Loss *

By the time you finish reading the above headline, you or someone you love could have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Go here for the complete news story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dharma-singh-khalsa-md/meditation-memory-l...

* Mind Tricks for Dialing Down Pain*

Women are more likely to suffer chronic pain than men are, thanks in part to certain female-centric conditions (think: endometriosis, fibromyalgia). But new research shows that pain can be a mental game, and that you can up your tolerance by retraining your brain.

Go here for the complete news story: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainManagement/womens-health-mind-tricks-di...

* Top 10 Online Workout Programs *

It’s no secret that virtually every area of society has expanded with the advances of technology, and fitness is no different.

Go here for the complete news story: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/05/20/10-online-workout-programs/

* Lose 5 Pounds by Summer in Just 5 Steps *

Procrastinated on your bikini season fitness plan? These tips will whip you into shape — fast.

Go here for the complete news story: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43101327/ns/today-today_health/

* Allergy Self-Diagnosis Leads to Misdiagnosis *

Many people misdiagnose themselves as having allergies when they actually have sinusitis, a survey shows, and skip a visit to the doctor.

Go here for the complete news story: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20110518/allergy-self-diagnosis-lead...

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