Portable metabolism tracker launched
Breezing, a new startup based on technology developed by researchers at Arizona State University, is offering the world's first portable device that can track an individual's metabolism and use that information t ...
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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Exercise can slow onset of Alzheimer's memory loss, study reports
(Medical Xpress)—Keeping active can slow down the progression of memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. A team of researchers from The University of Nottingham has identified ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Jan 24, 2013 |
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Lose fat faster before breakfast
People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.
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Jan 24, 2013 |
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Migraine triggers may not be as strong as you think
A new study suggests that triggers for migraine with aura may not be as strong as some people think. The research is published in the January 23, 2013, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academ ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 23, 2013 |
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U.S. vets with Gulf War Syndrome need individualized treatment, report says
(HealthDay)—A one-size-fits-all approach to treating U.S. veterans with Gulf War Syndrome does not work, and therapy needs to be tailored to meet each patient's needs, according to a new Institute of Medicine ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 23, 2013 |
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Women must do more to reap same positive health outcomes as men, research suggests
More than one-third of Americans are obese, and these individuals often experience accompanying health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. In response to the so-called "obesity epidemic," many medical ...
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Jan 23, 2013 |
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One path to fitter kids: More P.E. at school
(HealthDay News) —Remember the physical education component of children's education? Many schools have cut back on P.E. classes, but a new study finds that might be a mistake.
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Got the flu? Rest first, exercise later, experts say
(HealthDay)—Although regular exercise has been linked to a strong immune system, people with flu symptoms, such as fever, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and swollen lymph glands, should avoid physical ...
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Addressing a medical myth: Wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim
The old saying that you should wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you swim is based on the idea that after a big meal, blood will be diverted away from your arms and legs, towards your stomach's ...
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Scientific breakthrough reveals secret to successful exercise programmes
Do you feel like exercise just leaves you fatigued without any real improvements? A study of cyclists by scientists at the University of Stirling has uncovered the secret to successful training, a discovery ...
Health
Jan 18, 2013 |
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Botox beats steroids for painful foot condition, plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of chronic heel pain, leaving many sufferers unable to put their best foot forward for months at a time. Now a Mexican study suggests that physicians should turn to Botox rather ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 17, 2013 |
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Positive mindset influences health decisions
(Medical Xpress)—An analysis of the personality types, diet and exercise habits of more than 7,000 people has shown that a positive attitude, and the belief that you can determine your life's outcomes, leads people to make ...
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Jan 17, 2013 |
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Physio for the home
Accidents or operations are often followed by long periods of rehabilitation treatment. In future, a new technology will allow patients to do physiotherapy exercises at home, while still making sure that ...
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Jan 14, 2013 |
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Lumbar extensor training improves chronic back pain
(HealthDay)—An exercise regimen can improve functional status for men with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) without improving low back muscular morphology, according to a study published in the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 10, 2013 |
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Study finds Nutrisystem improves arterial function in obese, postemenopausal women
(Medical Xpress)—Arturo Figueroa, a researcher in the Florida State University College of Human Sciences, has confirmed with a team of researchers that Nutrisystem, with or without low intense resistance exercise, improves ...
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Jan 09, 2013 |
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