Wellness
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188The good cough and the bad cough: Treating coughs in a targeted way, based on their type
More people seek medical advice for an unwanted, nagging cough than any other ailment. In some people their cough can persist for...
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293Exercise benefits women fighting breast cancer, study says
Recent research shows exercising benefits women fighting breast cancer, and indications are that being more active could greatly reduce the chances of...
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3606 Tips for managing pain in the age of COVID-19
The fact that non-essential or non-emergency medical services continue to be limited and some surgeries are being postponed, the options for pain...
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441Can people with heart disease exercise safely?
People with long-standing coronary artery disease who wish to take up exercise for the first time should see their doctor first.
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279Why walking to work may be better for you than a casual stroll
Walking for utilitarian purposes significantly improves your health, and that those types of walking trips are easier to bring into your daily...
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342Laughter acts as a stress buffer – and even smiling helps
People who laugh frequently in their everyday lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events - although this does not...
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343Acute exercise has beneficial effects on the immune system during prostate cancer
In prostate cancer survivors, a moderate bout of exercise kept the cell count of certain type of immune cells at a normal...
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287Breast cancer deadlier in heart attack survivors
Breast cancer patients are 60 percent more likely to die of cancer after surviving a heart attack.
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607Stretching your legs may help prevent diseases such as heart diseases, stroke and diabetes
Passive stretching differs from active stretching in that the former involves an external force (another person or gravity) stretching you, whereas active...
