DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a mother of two, work full time and am also a breast cancer survivor. I know physical exercise is important, so I try to visit the gym a few times a week for weight training and to walk. A friend recently ...
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When the menopause sets in, many women consider initiating hormonal therapy containing the sex hormone estrogen.
Sep 12, 2022
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About 750 children are diagnosed with cancer in Australia each year. Thankfully, advancements in treatments have led to rising survival rates. But for survivors of childhood cancer, recovery can continue long after treatment ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Video games aren't just a hobby for kids or teens. People of all ages and genders from all walks of life play them, and they're available in nearly every home, handbag and pocket around the world.
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Researchers have identified a gene that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments to mimic some of the benefits of working out.
Jul 25, 2022
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One out of four baseball players who had shoulder or elbow surgery did not pass an objective return-to-throw evaluation at the time of presumed clearance, based on the time from surgical procedure and objective in-office ...
Jul 14, 2022
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With the warm summer weather here, participating in outdoor activities brings a host of psychological and physiological benefits, says Samantha Harden, an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Falls are common. Each year one in every three people aged over 65 will fall. Around one in ten falls lead to serious injury. Most of us have a friend or relative who has experienced an injury from a fall and know what a ...
Jun 1, 2022
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While virtual reality may once have seemed like something out of "Back to the Future," the technology is now here to stay. A new report by CNET claims the gaming platform may even be older adults' next super weapon in the ...
May 25, 2022
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Compression garments are an elastic cloth fitting that people wear on their arms, legs, or hips during or after physical exercise. Their use has gained popularity over the last few decades because they are thought to enhance ...
May 19, 2022
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