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Judo may help health, social interactions of children with autism

Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and holds...

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Heart disease linked to a higher risk of kidney failure

New research indicates that cardiovascular diseases--including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, and stroke--are each linked with a higher risk of...

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Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow development of memory problems

The results of the research team's study showed that exercise improved the participants' ability to think, remember, and make decisions compared to...

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Report links recommended physical activity levels to lower risk of seven cancers

A pooled analysis of nine prospective studies involving more than 750,000 adults finds that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity were linked...

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Experts review evidence yoga is good for the brain

The practice of yoga helps improve emotional regulation to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. And that seems to improve brain functioning.

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Walking and cycling to work linked with fewer heart attacks

In areas where walking or cycling to work were more common in 2011, the incidence of heart attacks decreased for both men...

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Recovery from years of inactivity requires focusing on performing resistance exercises rapidly

Thus, rehabilitation programmes should work to build the strength involved in these types of activities, using typical resistance exercises (e.g., leg press),...