Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat, according to a new study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
Oct 24, 2023
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For anyone who has lost a hand, a functional prosthetic hand is of enormous benefit when it comes to everyday activities. So researchers at Fraunhofer are working as part of an EU research project to improve control of prosthetic ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels.
Sep 28, 2023
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Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review of lifestyle changes that can help prevent and manage the condition, co-authored ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine ...
Aug 15, 2023
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More than 14,000 cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in Australia in 2022. Survival rates are the worst of all cancers, with just 22% surviving five years after diagnosis.
Jul 31, 2023
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High levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large study published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. However, further research is needed to tease out the underlying biological pathways, ...
Jun 29, 2023
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The phrase "pain in the neck" is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it's no laughing matter.
Jun 21, 2023
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New research has shown genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with obesity.
Jun 8, 2023
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