Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It's normal for this to lead to an increased level of ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?
Sep 12, 2019
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People who watch less TV and are physically active live more years free of heart disease, according to a new study.
Sep 9, 2019
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Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study. The study examines the association of pet ownership—specifically ...
Aug 23, 2019
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Animal models provide benefits for biomedical research, but translating such findings to human physiology can be difficult. The human heart's energy needs and functions are difficult to reproduce in other animals, such as ...
Aug 13, 2019
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It's the proportionately of a newborn—a measure that includes both birthweight and length—that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.
Jul 30, 2019
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Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders often aren't diagnosed until a child is a few years of age, when behavioral interventions and speech/occupational therapy become less effective. But new research this week in ...
Jul 24, 2019
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Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but a new study suggests that not all types of sitting are equally unhealthy.
Jun 26, 2019
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Scientists investigating heart failure have been limited to studying diseased heart tissue in the lab—understandably, as people don't tend to pluck out a healthy heart for the sake of research. But now, scientists with ...
Jun 24, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Research points to a very long list of benefits from exercise, from improving your overall health to easing stress and enhancing mental well-being. But a landmark study in the journal Circulation highlights ...
Jun 21, 2019
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