Secondhand effects of drinking
Each year, one in five U.S. adults — an estimated 53 million people — experience harm because of someone else’s drinking, according to new…
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Exercise performed in the morning and evening may have different effects
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed.…
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Researchers identify molecular pathway underpinning exercise and improved motor learning
Muscle memory — it’s not just a saying. Repetitive exercise induces improved learning for motor skills, and researchers have now identified the molecular pathway…
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Early contact with physiotherapist appears to provide superior benefits
Patients with muscle and joint pain are often at least as well served by seeing a physiotherapist as by consulting a doctor when they…
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Hip replacement
An Easier Route to Better Hip Replacement Outcomes Preoperative Assessment of Functional Capacity May Inform Better Surgical Preparation Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine report…
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Smiles? …..Magical!
Everyone likes being smiled at because smiles are powerful. It does not cost much to put up a smile on your face. Want to…
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Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to dentist can promote heart health
Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and heart experts agreed…
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Diet drinks daily could raise stroke risk says study
New evidence shows that consuming two or more cans of diet drinks like diet coke everyday could be linked to a raised risk of…
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High-protein and low-calorie diet helps older adults lose weight safely, shows study
A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and lose “bad” fat, according…
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Healthy diet; better physical function
A person’s ability to maintain independence and to physically care for themselves is an essential part of healthy aging. But few studies have examined…
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