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2.5 hours of exercise per week can slow decline in Parkinson’s disease
Health & Fitness
March 25, 2017
2.5 hours of exercise per week can slow decline in Parkinson’s disease
A new study has found Parkinson’s patients who do 2.5 hours, or 150 minutes, of exercise a week can slow…
New study finds yoga beneficial in lowering blood pressure
Health & Fitness
December 10, 2016
New study finds yoga beneficial in lowering blood pressure
Yoga could be beneficial to patients suffering from prehypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure), according to a study presented December 8…
Lots of reps and lighter weights just as effective as heavy lifting for gaining muscle: New study
Health & Fitness
August 6, 2016
Lots of reps and lighter weights just as effective as heavy lifting for gaining muscle: New study
It's a long-standing belief that lifting heavy weights for fewer repetitions is the best way to increase muscle and strength,…
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
Health & Fitness
July 23, 2016
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
Although many previous studies have shown that too much sedentary time increases the risk of a variety of diseases, including…
Excess weight gain in pregnancy leads to excess weight gain in children: study
Health & Fitness
May 15, 2016
Excess weight gain in pregnancy leads to excess weight gain in children: study
A new large-scale study published on Friday study has shown that excess weight gain or high blood sugar levels during…
Healthcare improving for older Americans
Health & Fitness
July 29, 2015
Healthcare improving for older Americans
The number of deaths, hospital stays and healthcare costs decreased among older Americans on Medicare over the past 15 years,…
Sudden cardiac arrest more likely in African-Americans
Health & Fitness
July 21, 2015
Sudden cardiac arrest more likely in African-Americans
Black Americans are more likely to suffer sudden cardiac arrest than their white counterparts, a new study suggests.Black participants in…
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
Health & Fitness
July 8, 2015
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
Men with early-stage prostate cancer are increasingly opting for regular monitoring and holding off on treatment unless the disease progresses,…