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New exercise guidelines for asthma patients 8/31/2011

Asthmatics will be better informed of safe and effective exercise with a new position statement released to coincide with National Asthma Week (September 1-7).

Obesity a brain condition, not just lifestyle disorder 8/24/2011

New Australian research has confirmed that obese individuals often perform poorly in reasoning and planning tasks and, likewise, those with poor cognitive function are more vulnerable ...

15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lengthens life 8/18/2011

Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published ...

Seeing eye to eye is key to copying, say scientists 8/18/2011

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery but how do our brains decide when and who we should copy?

'Risk score' spots patients at high risk of serious blood clots 8/16/2011

A new risk prediction tool can identify patients at high risk of serious blood clots (known as venous thromboembolism) who might need preventative treatment, says a study published ...

Positive growth prospects for Omega-3 products 8/11/2011

Awareness of omega-3 fatty acids as among the most important nutrients for physical and mental health has reached critical mass, according to a new Packaged Facts report on "Omega-3: ...

Bone up on ways to prevent osteoporosis 8/2/2011

During Healthy Bone Week (August 1 – 7), NPS MedicineWise is urging Australians to minimise their risk of osteoporosis from an early age through diet and lifestyle changes.

Eight glasses of water per day a "nonsense" 7/13/2011

The recommendation to drink six to eight glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration "is not only nonsense, but is thoroughly debunked nonsense," argues GP, Margaret McCartney in ...

Sitting for long periods doubles risk of blood clots in the lungs 7/11/2011

Women who sit for long periods of time everyday are two to three times more likely to develop a life threatening blood clot in their lungs than more active women, finds a study ...

Nutritional supplement burns fat, improves exercise perfomance 7/4/2011

A new study has shown for the first time that taking a particular food supplement increases muscle carnitine content and reduces muscle carbohydrate use, while increasing fat used ...

Kids shown to be after-school couch potatoes 6/23/2011

Most after school activities undertaken by 10-14 year olds are sedentary, with TV topping the list, a recent study has shown.

Should pregnant women sleep on their left? 6/15/2011

Women who do not go to sleep on their left side on their last night of pregnancy have a doubled risk of late stillbirth compared with women who sleep on their left side, finds research ...

Group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with depression 6/14/2011

Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life, a study at The University of Nottingham has discovered. ...

Brisk walking could improve prostate cancer outcomes 6/9/2011

Men with prostate cancer can improve their outcomes if they walk briskly for at least three hours a week following their diagnosis, according to a recent study in Cancer Research, ...

Preparation reduces winter sports injuries 6/7/2011

During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia.

Menopause survey aims to activate healthy choices 5/31/2011

Women from across Australia are being surveyed to find out their attitudes to exercise during menopause.

Mental health problems associated with young, risky drivers 5/19/2011

Young adults who take risks when driving are more likely to experience psychological distress, including mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, reveals research ...

Yoga improves quality of life for women undergoing radiotherapy 5/19/2011

For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson ...

My pain's not your pain 5/17/2011

When a person's been deskbound all day, it's often not until they stop work they realise how sore their lower back is.

T’ai chi helps prevent falls in the elderly 5/17/2011

T’ai chi has particular health benefits for older people, including helping to prevent falls and improving mental wellbeing, reveals a review published ahead of print in the British ...

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