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  fitness news , Font size Women's Health People who speak two languages have more efficient brains, study says - Reported, November 15 2014   Bilingual people require less brain power to complete tasks compared to people who speak only one language, suggests new research published in the journal Brain and … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Hot flashes going unrecognized, leaving women vulnerable - Reported, November 07 2014     Hot flashes are one of the most distressing conditions faced by women who have been treated for breast cancer, but they are not being adequately addressed by healthcare … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Help For Lymphedema - Reported, November 07 2014     It’s a condition that causes swelling, pain and even disfigurement. Lymphedema affects about 40-percent of breast cancer patients who have lymph node surgery and radiation. There’s no cure for the condition but … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Sleeping pill use by seniors too common, Choosing Wisely Canada says - Reported, October 30 2014     A campaign to reduce inappropriate use of health care in Canada is calling for more prudent prescribing of sleep aids among seniors. Choosing Wisely Canada says … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health More Russian tourists visiting health resorts in Vitebsk Oblast - Reported, October 30 2014     The interest of Russian people in health tourism in Vitebsk Oblast is increasing every year. It can be explained by the vicinity of the Russian border, reasonable … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Health Canada approves sales of Spartan DNA testing device - Reported, October 30 2014     A small Ottawa biotechnology company has received Health Canada approval to sell an innovative DNA testing device that will allow quick genetic checks in doctors’ offices … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Russia: Health agency warns selfies 'spread head lice' - Reported, October 30 2014     Young people should stop taking selfies in order to avoid catching head lice, a Russian government agency has advised. The selfie craze, where people cram together to fit into … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Fitbit announces Surge fitness 'superwatch' and two new fitness bands - Reported, October 28 2014     More than a week after their existence was leaked, fitness tracker maker Fitbit has officially announced three new wearable devices. The Fitbit Charge is an … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Pathway that contributes to Alzheimer's disease revealed by research - Reported, September 28 2014     Researchers at Jacksonville's campus of Mayo Clinic have discovered a defect in a key cell-signaling pathway they say contributes to both overproduction of … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Radio Waves Knock Out Knee Pain - Reported, September 24 2014     Doctors have used radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to reduce neck and back pain for years. An electrical current from a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of the nerve where the pain  starts. … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Are wearable activity monitors equivalent to professional health advice? - Reported, September 20 2014     "Despite their rising popularity, little is known about how these monitors differ from one another, what options they provide in their applications and how … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners - Reported, September 20 2014     Artificial sweeteners, promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention, could actually hasten the development of glucose … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Breast milk reveals a correlation between dietary fats and academic success - Reported, September 12 2014     You are what you eat, the saying goes, and now a study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that the … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health 61 percent fall in female genital warts due to free HPV vaccine - Reported, September 10 2014     GPs in Australia are managing 61 per cent less cases of genital warts among young women since the introduction of the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health High blood pressure ER visits jumped 25 percent in 2006-11 - Reported, September 10 2014     The number of people going to the emergency room for essential hypertension, high blood pressure with no known cause, increased by 25 percent in recent years, according … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Eating habits, body fat related to differences in brain chemistry - Reported, September 10 2014     People who are obese may be more susceptible to environmental food cues than their lean counterparts due to differences in brain chemistry that make eating more … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health 2014 Suzann Pro Challenge starting line-up - Reported, September 02 2014     LPGA-stars to play in Norway as Suzann Pro Challenge once again takes place at the Oslo Golf Club. As previous years, the tournament will raise money for the Right to Play organization. … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Gut bacteria that protect against food allergies identified - Reported, August 28 2014     The presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies, a new study in mice finds. By inducing immune responses that prevent food … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health New gluten-free ingredient may cause allergic reaction, expert warns - Reported, August 28 2014     A popular new ingredient in gluten-free products could be causing an allergic reaction, according to a Kansas State University food safety specialist. Lupin, a … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Lifetime of fitness: Fountain of youth for bone, joint health? - Reported, August 28 2014      Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging, according to a review of the latest … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Grain Brain May Be Killing Us! - Reported, August 20 2014     More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. A recent study found costs for dementia care in 2010 were as high as 200 billion dollars, roughly twice what's expended for heart disease … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Brain Surgery: Through the Nose - Reported, August 20 2014     Removing a brain tumor can be tricky for surgeons and painful for patients. Now there's a new way to take out these lesions as surgeons are using the nose as a pathway to the brain. A few months … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Like cling wrap, new biomaterial can coat tricky burn wounds, block out infection? - Reported, August 12 2014     Wrapping wound dressings around fingers and toes can be tricky, but for burn victims, guarding them against infection is critical. Today, scientists … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Natural light in office boosts health - Reported, August 12 2014     Office workers with more light exposure at the office had longer sleep duration, better sleep quality, more physical activity and better quality of life compared to office workers with less … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Electronic reminders can help patients prevent surgical site infections - Reported, August 06 2014     The use of electronic reminders such as text messages, emails or voicemails is highly effective at getting surgical patients to adhere to a preadmission … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Lengthening Legs - Reported, August 05 2014     Imagine if one of your legs was longer than the other? It might not sound like a serious problem, but it could lead to severe hip or back pain if not treated. Now there?s a new way to permanently lengthen limbs. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Drastic move to avoid pregnancy scandal   - Reported, July 29, 2014   Durban The KwaZulu-Natal health department will be injecting 12 female university students with contraceptives to stop them from falling pregnant as the girls embark to India for pharmaceutical and … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Piggy-backing cells hold clue to skin cancer growth - Reported, July 29 2014     Skin Cancer cells work together to spread further and faster, according to a new study published in Cell Reports. The discovery could lead to new drugs to tackle melanoma, the most … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health More physical activities help reduce obesity risk - Reported, July 29 2014     A study has revealed that more physical activity and lesser idle-sitting may reduce the risk of long term obesity. This research by UCL (University College London) suggested that … [Read more...]