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A Healthy Middle-Aged Heart May Protect Your Brain Later

(HealthDay News) -- Healthy aging of the brain relies on the health of your heart and blood vessels when you're… Read More

April 12, 2017

Don’t Bank on Heart-Rate Accuracy From Your Activity Tracker

(HealthDay News) -- Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds. While the… Read More

April 12, 2017

Nurse! What’s Taking So Long? Study Points To Causes.

(HealthDay News) -- When a bedside alarm goes off in a child's hospital room, anxious parents expect nurses to respond… Read More

April 12, 2017

Microwaving Your Tea Boosts Its Antioxidants, But How Does It Taste?

On the left: regular green tea. On the right: microwave boosted. Not that you can tell from the picture. It’s… Read More

April 12, 2017

The Best Chair Yoga Moves For Back Pain

"Oh, my aching back!" I can't tell you how many of my students have back issues. And it's no wonder,… Read More

April 12, 2017

Dangerous Toxins Found in Fast Food Packaging

Many grease-resistant fast-food wrappers and boxes contain potentially harmful chemicals that can leach into food, a new study contends. Testing… Read More

April 12, 2017

Exercise Can Prevent the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease can cause tremors, stiffness and trouble with walking. But a new study suggests that regular exercise can slow… Read More

April 11, 2017

Turmeric Kills Nearly All Forms Of Cancer Cells

The ability of turmeric to fight cancer has been extensively researched. In fact, over 1,500 published studies show that curcumin,… Read More

April 11, 2017

Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Back Pain

Complementary and alternative medicine, abbreviated as CAM, is described as a variety of healing medicines and practices which are available… Read More

April 11, 2017

Dementia in Older Adults Caused by Inactivity

Parking yourself in front of the TV may make you as likely to develop dementia as people genetically predisposed to… Read More

April 11, 2017

Scheduling Meals Can Improve Heart Health

People who want a healthy heart should be mindful of not only what they eat, but when they eat, according… Read More

April 10, 2017

Different Chiropractic Treatment Modalities For Back Pain

Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal… Read More

April 10, 2017

Healthy Grocery Shopping List Tips for Heart Health

A healthy heart begins with what you eat, and one way to shop for groceries wisely is to start with… Read More

April 10, 2017

Managing Obesity Through Easier Healthy Habits

Getting overweight adults to adopt new heart-healthy eating habits is an uphill battle. But giving them a handout about nutrition… Read More

April 7, 2017

Sciatica: Common Factors Behind Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica is medically defined as a series of symptoms, particularly pain, which often extend along the sciatic nerve. The symptoms… Read More

April 6, 2017

Treatment and Recovery for a Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Whether your doctor recommends surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon may depend partly on your age and activity level, foot… Read More

April 6, 2017

How Footwear Can Affect Running Injuries

Historically athletes were barefoot in the sporting arena and it is only a relatively recent phenomenon for shoes to be… Read More

April 5, 2017

Sedentary Lifestyle Can Increase Risk of Prediabetes

Here's yet another reason to get off the couch: Inactivity is associated with greater risk of prediabetes, even for healthy-weight… Read More

April 5, 2017

Back Pain Relating to Different Regions of the Spine

Many people frequently seek medical attention to treat symptoms of back pain. Approximately three in four adults will experience some… Read More

April 4, 2017