Walking Daily May Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Complications In Adolescents

Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. During a recent study, researchers divided 40 participants aged 10 to 14 into two groups. One group sat in a chair while viewing

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Homocysteine levels ‘better at predicting heart risk’

Using homoscysteine levels as a biomarker for cardiovascular risk is more accurate than other ways of assessing risk, according to new research. A Dutch study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that homocysteine was a better predictor of heart problems than using the Framingham risk score, which takes into account cholesterol, blood pressure and

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‘Miracle exercise’ grows popular in the U.S.

Medical tai chi, a Chinese exercise that has been described by some as “the secret to anti-aging,” is proving increasingly popular with Americans, particularly as traditional healthcare costs continue to rise. According to Healing Tao Retreats, medical tai chi, also known as qigong, looks similar to martial tai chi, but its slow movements are designed

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AAN Releases New Guidelines About Medication for Muscle Pain

Individuals who are experiencing muscle pain may want to consider turning to nutritional supplements such as vitamin B12 and calcium, as a new study suggests that some pain medication may cause serious side effects. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recently released a recommendation that individuals suffering from muscle pain should avoid drugs that feature

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Certain Embryo-Produced Protein May Benefit Expecting Mothers

A newly discovered protein that is produced by health embryos may help mothers better adapt to pregnancy, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The protein, called Preimplantation Factor, can improve maternal immunity, improve the attachment of embryos during the first trimester and help with cell development. For the

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