Health
One in four U.S. adults sits more than eight hours a day
(HealthDay)—Couch Potato Nation: Nearly half of Americans sit for far too many hours a day and don't get any exercise at all, a new study finds.
Nov 20, 2018
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Health
Vaping no boost to quit rates in smokers, study suggests
People who vape and smoke cigarettes are no more likely to drop the nicotine habit than those who just smoke, a new study suggests.
Nov 20, 2018
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Health
Promoting health through waka ama (outrigger canoe)
Waka ama (outrigger canoe) is one of the fastest growing sports in Aotearoa New Zealand. Now Massey University researchers have joined advocates who increasingly see the activity as a vehicle for hauora (health) promotion. ...
Oct 29, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Wanting to live a 'normal-perfect' life is making women unhealthy
These days, the health of a woman seems to be less about the absence of illness and more about being someone who works on their body and mind in order to meet modern society's expectations of looks and abilities.
Jul 9, 2018
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Addiction
Revellers ready for festival drug checks, study finds
A study of the attitudes and behaviours of young people at music festivals found that a majority were in favour of drug checking, and would reconsider taking a drug if they were aware of its contents.
Jan 19, 2018
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Health
LGBQ* women's sexual desire particularly impacted by social and cultural pressures
Women's sexual desire is influenced by a host of factors, but one factor is often left out by researchers and clinicians. University of Kentucky researchers homed in on that missing piece—the influence of social and cultural ...
Dec 6, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Deadly plague slowing down in Madagascar: authorities
A plague outbreak that has claimed 128 lives in Madagascar has slowed down, health authorities on the island nation said Tuesday, citing a decline in the numbers of the infected and dying.
Oct 31, 2017
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Health
Doping among amateur athletes like CrossFitters is probably more common than you'd think
Earlier this month the 11th annual CrossFit Games took place in the US. While the event has come a long way from humble beginnings, the prizemoney and fame now attached to it have led to concerns that competitors may be doping ...
Aug 29, 2017
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Health
Reducing frustration with health care is key for those with chronic medical conditions
Navigating the U.S. health care system can be frustrating for anyone, but for adults with chronic medical conditions, the frustration can become overwhelming as they juggle multiple providers, medications and treatments.
Mar 3, 2017
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Health
Study shows clinical and community-based linkages in Mexican primary care settings can increase physical activity levels
Integrating physical activity counseling in Mexico's primary care settings and providing referrals to community-based programming appear to be effective strategies to help patients increase their physical activity levels, ...
Jan 30, 2017
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