Cardiology
Moderate exercise may be beneficial for HCM patients
As one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death in young people, a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can push patients into sedentary lifestyles.
Mar 17, 2017
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Neuroscience
Vigorous exercise boosts critical neurotransmitters, may help restore mental health
People who exercise have better mental fitness, and a new imaging study from UC Davis Health System shows why. Intense exercise increases levels of two common neurotransmitters—glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid, or ...
Feb 25, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Should women exercise during and after pregnancy?
Michelle Bridges was this week branded "irresponsible" and accused of providing a "poor message" to new mums following an Instagram post of her workout one month after giving birth.
Jan 21, 2016
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Health
Does binge drinking affect rugby performance?
A Massey University study has found a big night on the booze has little effect on the anaerobic performance of rugby players the following day.
Jun 13, 2014
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Medications
Weight-loss drug awaiting FDA approval combines antidepressant, addiction medications
On Wednesday, June 11, a new prescription weight-loss medication that combines a popular antidepressant with a medication for addiction will be reviewed by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for potential approval.
Jun 11, 2014
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Early steps toward personalized fitness: Interval training may benefit men more than women
When it comes to reaping benefits of sprint interval training, it appears that men have won the battle of the sexes, if just barely. According to new research published in the June 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal, men create ...
Jun 2, 2014
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Health
Finding genetic links to personal health and fitness
With obesity now a national epidemic, doctors, nutritionists, and exercise professionals are doing everything they can to encourage people to lead healthier lives, and that includes participating in regular, sustained weekly ...
Apr 3, 2014
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For stroke, pre-diabetes and coronary heart disease, physical activity seems to be as good as popping a pill
(Medical Xpress)—Doctors should consider prescribing exercise as well as medication for some common conditions, a new study suggests. It found that exercise affects outcomes about equally as well as prescription drugs for ...
Feb 7, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue
(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.
Jan 31, 2013
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Health
Exercise prescription: Pioneering the 'third pole' for clinical health management
Professor Chen Shiyi's team at Huashan Hospital of Fudan University has commented on the concept, policy, development and prospect of exercise prescription in the context of "Health for All."
Dec 21, 2023
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