Health
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34Heart 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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35Aerobic 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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31Report 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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68Experts 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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90Walking 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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123Recovery 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),...
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279New facility brings OCR training closer to the South
Aiming to put a spotlight on the kick-ass world of OCR, a sport in which a competitor, traveling on foot, overcomes various...
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261Over-55s shouldn’t wait for retirement to make time for their health
Many respondents also felt excluded and said that sports facilities and fitness classes tended to appeal to a much younger market. While...
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220New test enhances ability to predict risk of developing cervical cancer in HPV-positive women
Two-fold test is capable of detecting and determining the type of human papillomavirus infection as well as the likelihood of progressing to...
