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Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

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New research from the University of Waterloo in Canada shows exercise can be an effective way to help the body provide its own relief for dry, itchy eyes.

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Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

New research from the University of Waterloo in Canada shows exercise can be an effective way to help the body provide its own relief for dry, itchy eyes.

Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

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Researchers at the University of Bristol in England found watching television 4 hours per day was associated with a 35 percent higher risk of blood clots compared to those who...

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Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

Researchers at the University of Bristol in England found watching television 4 hours per day was associated with a 35 percent higher risk of blood clots compared to those who...

Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

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Researchers at the University of Surrey in England found the practice of Taekwondo in school-aged children resulted in better self-regulation, which meant they could better manage and alter their emotions,...

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Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

Researchers at the University of Surrey in England found the practice of Taekwondo in school-aged children resulted in better self-regulation, which meant they could better manage and alter their emotions,...

HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

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New research from Australia shows high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in reversing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in less time than traditional cardio.

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HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

New research from Australia shows high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in reversing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in less time than traditional cardio.

Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

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Researchers at Brigham Young University found a short cut to ketosis when they discovered people who began a fast with exercise were able to reach ketosis 3.5 hours faster than...

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Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

Researchers at Brigham Young University found a short cut to ketosis when they discovered people who began a fast with exercise were able to reach ketosis 3.5 hours faster than...

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart Health

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

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Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

Cocoa Flavanols Beneficial for Oxygen Uptake

Cocoa Flavanols Beneficial for Oxygen Uptake

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Researchers in Liverpool, England found sedentary adults had faster oxygen uptake kinetics during exercise after supplementing with cocoa flavanols.

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Cocoa Flavanols Beneficial for Oxygen Uptake

Researchers in Liverpool, England found sedentary adults had faster oxygen uptake kinetics during exercise after supplementing with cocoa flavanols.

Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

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Researchers found weekly dance lessons led to a reduction in motor impairment and a significant improvement in some Parkinson's symptoms.

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Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

Researchers found weekly dance lessons led to a reduction in motor impairment and a significant improvement in some Parkinson's symptoms.

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just Like Exercise

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

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Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

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Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

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Researchers in Finland found older men who continued their sprint training maintained or even improved their bone health during a 10-year period compared to those who reduced their training load.

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Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

Researchers in Finland found older men who continued their sprint training maintained or even improved their bone health during a 10-year period compared to those who reduced their training load.

Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Building Muscle

Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Bui...

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Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.

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Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Bui...

Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

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Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

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No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

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Scientists in Australia say a cup of leafy green vegetables a day is critical for muscle strength.

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Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

Scientists in Australia say a cup of leafy green vegetables a day is critical for muscle strength.

Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

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Researchers in Taiwan found those diagnosed with kidney disease were able to help keep it from progressing and were able to reduce their risk of dying by up to 38...

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Exercise Helps Kidney Disease Patients Live Longer

Researchers in Taiwan found those diagnosed with kidney disease were able to help keep it from progressing and were able to reduce their risk of dying by up to 38...

Cognitive Abilities Linked to Fitness Levels in Preschoolers

Cognitive Abilities Linked to Fitness Levels in...

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Scientists from the University of Illinois discovered preschoolers with higher fitness levels than their peers also scored better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function.

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Cognitive Abilities Linked to Fitness Levels in...

Scientists from the University of Illinois discovered preschoolers with higher fitness levels than their peers also scored better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function.

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

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Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

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Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

Less Exercise Could Mean More Depression

Less Exercise Could Mean More Depression

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Researchers at University College London found people with low aerobic and muscular fitness are almost twice as likely to experience depression.

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Less Exercise Could Mean More Depression

Researchers at University College London found people with low aerobic and muscular fitness are almost twice as likely to experience depression.

The Impact of Exercise on the Brain

The Impact of Exercise on the Brain

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Researchers from the University of Geneva in Switzerland have found a correlation between exercise and brain function they believe could be helpful in developing programs to reduce the effects of...

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The Impact of Exercise on the Brain

Researchers from the University of Geneva in Switzerland have found a correlation between exercise and brain function they believe could be helpful in developing programs to reduce the effects of...