Health
Do massages really work?
They feel great but do massages really work?
May 3, 2019
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News tagged with circulatory physiology
Health
Can't sit still while reading this? Keep fidgeting. Research says it's good for your health
Finally, science comes to the rescue of those of us who have been told all our lives to "sit still."
Sep 23, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vitamin A affects the heart, not just eyes and skin
Vitamin A is involved in many bodily processes, including vision and skin health, but its role in the heart is unclear. While vitamin A is critical for heart development of embryos—vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy ...
May 2, 2016
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Cardiology
When exercise is unhealthy for the heart
Endurance exercise accelerates the development of heart problems in individuals with a particular genetic mutation, a new study in American Journal of Physiology—Heart and Circulatory Physiology reports.
Nov 26, 2015
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Cardiology
Resuming exercise soon after heart attack can improve heart recovery
Exercise promotes heart health. However, many lifestyle factors cause heart disease, and regular activity may not be enough to prevent heart attacks. A new study in the American Journal of Physiology–Heart and Circulatory ...
Aug 4, 2015
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Cardiology
Your finger's pulse holds the key to your heart's health
A University of Iowa physiologist has a new technique to measure the stiffness of the aorta, a common risk factor for heart disease. And it can be as simple as measuring the pulse in your finger.
Sep 4, 2013
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Medical research
Cells in blood vessel found to cling more tightly in regions of rapid flow
Clogging of pipes leading to the heart is the planet's number one killer. Surgeons can act as medical plumbers to repair some blockages, but we don't fully understand how this living organ deteriorates or repairs itself over ...
Apr 26, 2012
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Cardiology
Cold air chills heart's oxygen supply
People with heart disease may not be able to compensate for their bodies' higher demand for oxygen when inhaling cold air, according to Penn State researchers, making snow shoveling and other activities dangerous for some.
Feb 28, 2012
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