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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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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
Math anxiety is a real condition. Many students find themselves getting anxious during math class or before an exam. Whi
...
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
Even though we only tend to focus on four key blood types, there are actually hundreds of iterations of different protei
...
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
Many parts of the country are in the middle of the hottest summer in recent memory. Extreme temperatures are seeing peop
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 23, 2018
Videos
Yoga is a great way to keep muscles strong, joints flexible and stress levels low.Many studies tout the benefits of yoga
...
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
JUL 03, 2018
Health & Medicine
Today people use their smartphones for just about everything. Maps, GPS directions, restaurant recommendations and of co
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 28, 2018
Cardiology
Canadian doctors are promoting the idea of “prehabilitation” for elderly heart disease patients awaiting hea
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 28, 2018
Videos
Anyone who owns a dog knows that rain or shine, snow or fair weather, the dog needs to be walked or they’re going
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 28, 2018
Neuroscience
Exercise has both mental and physical benefits. Multiple studies have confirmed this, but what remains uncertain is how
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 27, 2018
Videos
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 27, 2018
Health & Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a guide called the International Classification of Disease. It gets revise
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 19, 2018
Cancer
There is a need for neuroscientists to investigate what is known as chemobrain; survivors and providers are looking for
...
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
JUN 19, 2018
Health & Medicine
Come out, come out, wherever you are. Summer is nearly upon us, and you can’t hide under layers of sweaters
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 14, 2018
Health & Medicine
It’s no secret that practicing a healthy lifestyle can help you live longer and feel better. Exercise and a n
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim