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National Doctor's Day 2021: Celebrating the noble profession of doctors am
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The difficult times amid COVID-19 have once again reminded us about the contributions and sacrifices made by doctors and the healthcare staff around the globe on a daily basis. In honour of this noble profession, Doctor's Day is celebrated on different dates
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Higher risk of cardiovascular disease linked to eating starchy snacks
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that starchy snacks can harm heart health. Conversely, eating fruits, vegetables, or dairy at specific meals is associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or any cause.
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Online coaching can help pregnant women make improved choices
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Southampton [UK], June 26 (ANI): In the period before and shortly after women become pregnant, they can improve their lifestyle behaviours by using personalised coaching through a smartphone, according to the findings of a recent study.
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Study finds muscle's smallest building blocks start disappearing in stroke
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], June 26 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggests that after suffering a stroke, people often are unable to use the arm on their affected side and sometimes end up holding it close to their body, with the elbow flexed.
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Eating starchy snacks associated with higher risk of cardiovascular diseas
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Can starchy snacks harm heart health? A new study suggests that they might!
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Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients:
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): A new study has found that statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16 per cent lower risk of developing cancer compared with non-statin users.
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Study links childhood depression to disrupted adult health, functioning
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): According to a new study, depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment.
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Some blood pressure-lowering medicines linked to less memory decline in ol
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall over time compared to those taking other types of medicines to treat high blood pressure, according to a new research.
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Sleep apnea worsens heart disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Health care experts urge increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study.
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Study: After receiving recommended treatments, people with back pain miss
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): During a recent study researchers found that people with lower back pain injury miss 11 more days of work in a year when they only receive treatments for lower back pain that are not recommended by medical guidelines, in comparison to people treated according
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Higher levels of moderate, vigorous physical activity reduce arterial stif
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): Higher levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity can help curb arterial stiffening already in childhood, according to a recent Finnish study. However, sedentary time or aerobic fitness was also not linked to arterial health.
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International Yoga Day 2021: Yoga poses to help relieve menstrual pain
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21 to highlight the importance of yoga and the pivotal role it plays in rejuvenating our mind and the body, leading towards a healthier lifestyle.
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