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Waist-stature ratio can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease even in healthy men
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2019 07:01 PM ESTPhysically active men who are not overweight but who have a relatively high waist-stature ratio are more likely to develop heart disorders, according to a study by Brazilian researchers
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Study highlights lack of fair access to urban green spaces
By Staff Reporter | Jan 18, 2019 02:39 PM ESTPeople with higher incomes and more education tend to have greater access to urban green spaces than their less privileged neighbours, a new University of British Columbia study of parks and greenery in 10 major North American cities has found.
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Stress fracture? Your foot hitting pavement wasn't the main problem
By Staff Reporter | Jan 18, 2019 02:20 PM ESTIt starts as a persistent and irritating pain in the foot or lower leg, then it gets more intense, maybe with swelling, and soon a runner knows she's being sidelined by one of the most common running injuries: a stress fracture. These tiny cracks in the bone can halt training for months or even end a sports season.
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Staying fit can cut your risk of heart attack by half
By Staff Reporter | Jan 16, 2019 02:58 PM ESTPoor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase your risk of a future heart attack, even if you have no symptoms of a lifestyle illness today, a new study has found.
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Feel lightheaded when standing up? You may have a greater risk of dementia
By Staff Reporter | Jul 25, 2018 04:22 PM EDTPeople who feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded when standing up may be experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure called orthostatic hypotension. Now a new study says middle-aged people who experience such a drop may have a greater risk of developing dementia or stroke decades later.
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Healthy beverage alternatives for the coffeeholics
By Staff Writer | Aug 15, 2017 03:11 AM EDTQuitting the habit of drinking too much coffee will provide the body more benefits upon taking healthier alternative beverages such as kombucha tea and green tea among others.
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Moderate Drinking And Dementia: Get To Know Why A Drink A Day Can Reduce Risk
By Ivy Greene | Aug 07, 2017 08:01 AM EDTAccording to a new study, drinking moderately can be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
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Sperm Count In Western Men Shows Huge Decline, Baffles Scientists
By Ivy Greene | Jul 26, 2017 09:04 PM EDTGet to know why there is a decline in the sperm count of men coming from these three continents.
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Driking Coffee, Even Decaf May Prolong Life, New Studies Say
By Ivy Greene | Jul 11, 2017 06:54 AM EDTThe benefits of drinking coffee just keep getting better and better, as two new studies inform us that it prolongs life.
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Snorting Chocolate Is Officially A Thing, But Why Would You Want To Try It
By Ivy Greene | Jul 06, 2017 01:07 AM EDTGet to know if there are any health benefits from snorting chocolate.
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Coconut Oil: Healthy Or Not, Researchers Finally Answer
By Ivy Greene | Jul 03, 2017 07:11 AM EDTGet to know if coconut oil is really a healthier option to cook your food.
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What Republicans Don't Want You To Know About Obamacare
By Charlie Gaeta | Jun 30, 2017 09:09 AM EDTA new study shows that The Affordable Care Act reduces heart attack deaths in middle aged Americans.
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Tricking People To Eat Healthier: Research Finds Out How To Make People Consume More Vegetables
By Ivy Greene | Jun 29, 2017 08:56 PM EDTGet to know a psychological trick to make people eat more vegatables.
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Social Isolation Hurts Your Sleep, Even Your Cells
By Victoria Brown | Jun 29, 2017 02:09 PM EDTResearchers at Penn found that social isolation comes with greater consequences than loneliness.
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Yoga Injuries Up To 10 Times More Frequent than Previously Thought
By Catherine Rice | Jun 30, 2017 09:16 AM EDTAccording to a new study, yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10% of people and exacerbates 21% of existing injuries.
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