Mirroring national trends, 97 percent of the 101 rural counties in Missouri are designated Primary Medical Care Health Professional Shortage Areas by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Many medical schools ...
Jan 14, 2016
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A clinical trial initiated by University of Kentucky researchers argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising seniors gain more muscle mass. The double-blind trial, conducted at the ...
Oct 22, 2019
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Computer based 'brain training' can boost memory and thinking skills in older adults, but many programs promoted by the $1 billion brain training industry are ineffective, reveals new research by the University of Sydney.
Nov 18, 2014
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Dementia turns the world upside down, not only for the person affected, but also for their relatives, as brain function gradually declines. Those affected lose their ability to plan, remember things or behave appropriately. ...
Apr 9, 2021
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New research suggests weight training for two years significantly improves the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease compared to other forms of exercise such as stretching and balance exercises. The clinical trial, which ...
Feb 16, 2012
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Micah True, legendary ultra-marathoner, died suddenly while on a routine 12-mile training run March 27, 2012. The mythic Caballo Blanco in the best-selling book, Born to Run, True would run as far as 100 miles in a day. On ...
Jun 4, 2012
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Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
May 17, 2023
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Applying an electric current to the brain can help recovery from stroke, Oxford University researchers have found.
Mar 16, 2016
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Strength training practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective way to mitigate arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a Brazilian study published in the journal ...
Apr 4, 2023
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(Medical Xpress)—Popular computer-based training programs designed to improve behavior or academic performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, do not deliver on their intent, according ...
Jan 15, 2014
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