Health
Lower your cancer risk with easy diet changes
You have the power to reduce your risk for cancer. With a few lifestyle changes and perseverance, you can be well on your way to a healthier you.
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The ethics of tracking athletes' biometric data
(Medical Xpress)—Whether it is a FitBit or a heart rate monitor, biometric technologies have become household devices. Professional sports leagues use some of the most technologically advanced biodata tracking systems to ...
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Studies suggest frequency of urination may be used to judge hydration
Does the number of times you visit the bathroom each day tell you whether your body is adequately hydrated?
Feb 16, 2016
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Pediatrics
New study dispels myths about what makes youth sports fun for kids
A new study looks at what makes organized sports fun for kids, and some of the findings might surprise you. The new study, published today, dispels the popular myth that what makes sports the most fun for girls are the social ...
Nov 14, 2019
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Pediatrics
Nine signs children may need an eye exam
Back-to-school shopping lists might include school supplies, new clothes, and even a haircut, but does it include an eye exam? Physicians in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Ophthalmology think it should.
Sep 8, 2017
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Short walk once-a-week can lower risk of death: study
A brisk stroll once or twice a week is enough to reduce the risk of dying from heart attack, stroke or cancer, according to a statistical study of nearly 90,000 people released Tuesday.
Mar 19, 2019
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Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
The more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death—particularly death from cardiovascular disease, and to a lesser extent from cancer, according to a large long-term study ...
Mar 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers find breathing-in before doing a task might make you better at doing it
A team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, has found that people sometimes do better on tasks if they inhale first. In their paper published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, the group describes ...
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Swimming, racquet sports, and aerobics linked to best odds of staving off death
In terms of exercise, swimming, racquet sports, and aerobics seem to be associated with the best odds of staving off death from any cause and from heart disease and stroke, in particular, suggests research published online ...
Nov 29, 2016
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Neuroscience
Contact sports associated with Lewy body disease, Parkinson's disease symptoms, dementia
There is mounting evidence that repetitive head impacts from contact sports and other exposures are associated with the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and dementia. A new study suggests that ...
Jul 25, 2018
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