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Date: 2024/11/07 - 04:00

An Extra 5 Minutes of Vigorous Exercise Per Day Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more significant with an extra 10 and 20 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each day.

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Date: 2024/11/06 - 18:31

Can a combo of “active” therapies help lower dementia risk?

A combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with a type of severe depression and a genetic risk of Alzheimer's, a study indicates.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Where Harris and Trump Stand on 7 Key Healthcare Policy Issues

Drug prices, Obamacare, abortion, and Medicaid are among the healthcare issues Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different stances on during the 2024 presidential election.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Olympian Caeleb Dressel’s Cat Rems and Dog Jane Help Him Through ‘Rough Days’

Olympic swimmer and nine-time gold medalist Caeleb Dressel shares how his dog Jane and cat Rems boost his overall health and help him through “bad practices” and “rough days.”

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Kathy Bates Credits Losing 100 Pounds with These 5 Things

Actor Kathy Bates says five key factors helped contribute to her success in losing 100 pounds. Here’s what health experts have to say about their effectiveness.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

These Are the Best and Worst States for Mental Health Care in the U.S.

New research examined several key factors to determine which states rank the highest and lowest for mental health care.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 17:47

How to protect heart health at menopause: 3 experts advise

This Special Feature explains why menopause might impact cardiovascular health, and how women can maintain a healthy heart as they age.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can arm position affect blood pressure readings?

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back pain from worsening, a new study finds.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Does having 'skinny genes' mean you can skip exercise and diet?

Scientists have identified a combination of 14 'skinny' genes that may improve weight loss. But could they be enough to replace diet and other lifestyle factors?