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Working out outdoors can be a lot of fun and a great way to break up your routine if you are used to working indoors at a gym or in your home. Find a park, particularly one with a playground that has monkey bars, swings, picnic tables, etc. There are a variety of exercises that [...]
Women who have gene mutations that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer can substantially reduce their chances of developing — and dying from — those cancers if they have their breasts or ovaries removed preemptively, according to a new study.
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The patient, in his late 70s, had survived prostate cancer and had a new diagnosis of leukemia. A few days before, he’d been healthy and fine, but now his white blood cell count was so high that it was clogging his circulatory system, making it hard for him to breathe.
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If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way. If you have wet hair, you’ll catch a cold. Some adages — about nutrition, home remedies, and more — need an update.
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Here’s good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions. Researchers have discovered a new protein, called “Sprouty,” responsible for regulating body fat and bone mass.
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A year-long study into the effects of increased physical activity at school has shown that children’s fitness levels and body composition do improve with daily participation in sport – and particularly so for children from deprived backgrounds.
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A study of triathletes reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently.
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In a study aimed at understanding the effect of prolonged exercise on the heart, researchers in Sweden studied a group of competitors taking part in the Adventure Racing World Championship. The results show no evidence of cardiac fatigue despite the fact that this is a continuous endurance event lasting between five and seven days.
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In 2009, a study was conducted in the UK to assess the effects of running in ultra-endurance races. Typically aimed at super-fit and experienced athletes, these races are held over distances exceeding 50 miles (80 kilometres). The conclusions suggest that some damage is likely to occur to the heart muscle of competitors, while 12 percent [...]
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