New mobile app helps reduce lower back pain
Back problems are among the most common causes of sick leave. Worldwide, back pain is the most common cause of disability.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 2, 2022
Breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or aerobic exercise
Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles” lowers blood pressure.
Joshua Shavit
- Apr 19, 2022
How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 14, 2022
'Promising evidence' that osteopathy may relieve musculoskeletal pain
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of a person’s body are intertwined.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 14, 2022
3D printing smart clothes with a new, flexible, liquid metal microgel ink
In the future, smart clothing might monitor our posture, communicate with smartphones and manage our body temperature.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 7, 2022
The secret to staying young: The power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy
Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 31, 2022
Caffeine shown to be useful in treating ADHD
Researchers are studying the possibility of using caffeine as part of the therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the symptoms of ADHD.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 28, 2022
Good news for coffee lovers: Daily coffee may benefit the heart
Drinking coffee is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 25, 2022
How sugar promotes inflammation
People who consume sugar and other carbohydrates in excess over a long period of time have an increased risk of autoimmune diseases.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23, 2022
100g of cranberries a day improves cardiovascular health
Consuming cranberry had a significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation, which signals improvement of heart and blood vessel function.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23, 2022
'Active video games are a positive alternative to hitting the gym, study finds
Working out isn’t known for being fun. Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20, 2022
Coffee drinkers rejoice! Drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17, 2022
Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16%
The risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke is 16% less in people who have green spaces less than 300 metres from their homes.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 16, 2022
Is the quality or quantity of your sleep more important?
Elite sleepers show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may point the way to fending off disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 14, 2022
Eating protein from a greater variety of sources can lower risk of high blood pressure
The AHA advises people eat healthy sources of protein, mostly from plants and may include seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9, 2022
Beverage-makers innovate with new products to boost brain power
Among the trends in functional beverages are products that provide an edge in managing stress and support better focus and cognition.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 7, 2022
Tell-tale signs you’re in dire need of a vacation, according to new poll
The poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Apple Vacations, aimed to uncover the tell-tale signs of people needing a getaway.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 4, 2022
Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs
It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 3, 2022
Ever wonder why exercise gets harder the less you do?
Restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 28, 2022
6 Amazing Benefits From Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements, According To Scientists
Individuals looking to consume more healthy fatty acids via food should eat more oily fish, flax seeds, walnuts, and related oils.
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