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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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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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Stem cell researchers find key building block to make mini-kidneys
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): During recent research, a team of scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC created what could be a key building block for assembling a synthetic kidney.
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Study suggests free, nutritious school lunches help create richer, healthi
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], Jun 19 (ANI): According to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, universal school lunch programs make students healthier, and increase their lifetime income by 3 per cent.
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Depression, anxiety during pandemic linked to poor sleep
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], Jun 19 (ANI): Anxiety and depression during the first few weeks of the pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep, as per the findings of a study conducted on hundreds of twins led by Washington State University researchers.
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Plant-based diets help improve cognitive health, cardiac function
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine found that by eating more plant-based food such as berries and green leafy vegetables, while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products, one can slow
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Focus on emotions key to improving heart health in obese people
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): According to a new study, obese people who attended a non-judgemental and personalised lifestyle modification programme, improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks.
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