Health

Relaxation and good sleep key to managing high blood pressure

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 ...

Genetics

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

The more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so do our muscles. They adapt to the load and are able to perform better for a longer period of time. A research team at the University of Basel has now uncovered ...

Oncology & Cancer

Surviving lung cancer is just the beginning

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.

Health

Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve—and maintain

Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and fitness: six-pack abdominal muscles (abs). But as many people who have tried will attest—including celebrities, ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

7 benefits of regular physical activity

Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential.

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