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Exercise
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.Exercise is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation. Exercise is useful in preventing or treating coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, weakness, diabetes, obesity, and depression. Range of motion is one aspect of exercise important for increasing or maintaining joint function. Strengthening exercises provide appropriate resistance to the muscles to increase endurance and strength.
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SEP 12, 2018
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 10, 2018
Neuroscience
Dementia is a growing problem for healthcare providers, patients, and families. The WHO estimates that globally more tha
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 10, 2018
Plants & Animals
Animal poachers frequently target elephants because their ivory tusks can rake in a significant profit on the black mark
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
SEP 06, 2018
Cardiology
One of the most common complaints from those recovering from heart failure (HF) is shortness of breath or dyspnea. This
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
SEP 04, 2018
Health & Medicine
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...
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SEP 03, 2018
Cardiology
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...
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AUG 29, 2018
Health & Medicine
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...
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Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 27, 2018
Cardiology
New drug reduces deaths and hospitalization rates, while also improving quality of life, for patients with rare type of
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
AUG 23, 2018
Videos
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...
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Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 21, 2018
Cardiology
Individuals at low risk for heart disease need to watch their cholesterol levels, despite being healthy high cholesterol
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
AUG 21, 2018
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 16, 2018
Cardiology
Increasing physical activity past age 60 can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and increase cardiovascular h
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
AUG 15, 2018
Health & Medicine
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a medical problem that is difficult to treat. While there are medications and therapy t
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 13, 2018
Neuroscience
It's been established by many studies that women are more vulnerable than men when it comes to head injuries. Women
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 12, 2018
Technology
Engineers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have recently developed a wireless connection wristband for smartphone com
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 09, 2018
Videos
Especially during a long hot summer, staying hydrated is essential. Dehydration can have severe consequences in children
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 08, 2018
Microbiology
Gut bacteria can have a powerful effect on brain function.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 06, 2018
Infographics
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...
Written By:
Jennifer Ellis
AUG 02, 2018
Health & Medicine
Video games and their effect on the brain will always be a hotly debated topic. While some studies say they can desensit
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 31, 2018
Health & Medicine
There are all kind of guidelines on exercise and fitness. While opinions might differ on intensity and time spent, there
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 25, 2018
Technology
A new study published in the journal Digital Medicine found that fitness trackers can be used as a valuable tool to only
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JUL 24, 2018
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 23, 2018
Videos
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 22, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Genes may impact us in many ways, but our habits have a huge influence too.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch