Fitness
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103Strenuous daily exercise may shorten, not prolong, longevity
Frequent exercise is often touted as key to leading a long and healthy life. But few studies have delved into comparisons in...
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103Dangers of sitting and staying idle too long
If you have a desk job and currently working from home sitting behind a desk and facing a computer or laptop, then...
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108Physical activity in all of its forms may help maintain muscle mass in midlife
Loss of estrogen has an effect on muscles and leads to a decline in muscle mass. Physical activity in all of its...
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86Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19
A comprehensive review of existing evidence supports physical distancing of two meters or more to prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19. Face masks...
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230Exercise improves memory, boosts blood flow to brain
Exercise boosts blood flow into two key regions of the brain associated with memory.
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83Is your job killing you? Stress, lack of autonomy, ability can lead to depression, death
When job demands are greater than the control afforded by the job or an individual's ability to deal with those demands, there...
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111Women’s heart attack symptoms are not all that different
Whatever your gender, if you experience heart attack symptoms, don't delay. Call the emergency services immediately.
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153Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis
People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging,...
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158Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital
Men and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form...
