Abstinence, exercise helps reclaim bone loss
September 17th, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Vienna, Sep 16 (IANS) Alcoholism is known to cause osteoporosis, which increases risk of fractures, but it can be undone by eight weeks of abstinence and some exercise, suggests a ... Read more...
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TV addiction boosts diabetes risk among elderly
July 31st, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Being glued to TV for four hours daily could boost the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially if you are aged 60 or above.The study, ... Read more...
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Brush your teeth to avoid cancer!
June 12th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 12 (IANS) Failing to brush your teeth properly could increase the risk of dying prematurely from cancer, researchers claim.They found a link between high levels of dental plaque, ... Read more...
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Healthy lifestyle lowers mid-age cardiac risk
March 4th, 2012 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 4 (IANS) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle from your 20s into your 40s may spell lower cardiovascular risk in mid-age, says a new study.
"The problem is few adults ... Read more...
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Lifestyle factors behind most cancers
February 29th, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 29 (IANS) Lifestyle factors, not exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products, are the most significant causes of cancer, according to the latest evidence.Bernard Stewart, professor of ... Read more...
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Stress-free babies develop fewer allergies
December 14th, 2011 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 14 (IANS) Infants with low concentrations of cortisol, a stress-related hormone, in their saliva develop fewer allergies.The incidence of allergies in children has increased over the past few ... Read more...
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Seven things to live up to 100 years
October 23rd, 2011 - 9:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 23 (IANS) People can live up to 100 years if they take care of seven simple things in everyday life, a leading cardiologist has claimed.Clyde Yancy, a Canadian ... Read more...
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Low-fat curd in pregnancy could trigger asthma in children
September 18th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Low-fat curd intake by pregnant women can trigger asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis) in their children, according to a Harvard study.Women who ate low-fat yoghurt ... Read more...
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Unhealthy lifestyle linked to sexual problems
July 7th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) Weight problems, physical inactivity, excessive drinking, smoking, and hard drugs -- facets of an unhealthy lifestyle may be linked with sexual malfunctioning in men.
Additionally, people ... Read more...
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Why people tend to marry partners of similar education levels? Ask movie stars!
April 28th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 28 (ANI): Marriages between movie stars may help explain the reasons why people marry partners with similar education levels, according to a new study.Social scientists have known for years that ... Read more...
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Too much TV ‘will put kids’ heart at risk’
April 21st, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 21 (ANI): An Australian study, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has found that six-year-olds who spent the most time watching television, using a computer or playing video games had narrower ... Read more...
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New link shows mother’s pregnancy diet influences child’s chances of obesity
April 19th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered how a mother's nutrition during pregnancy can strongly influence her child's risk of obesity many years later.The study, led by University of Southampton researchers, including ... Read more...
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Vegetarians at significantly lower heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk
April 16th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 15 (ANI): A new research from Loma Linda University has suggested that vegetarians experience a 36 percent lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians.Metabolic syndrome is a precursor to ... Read more...
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Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease, stroke
April 14th, 2011 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Vegetarians have a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome -- a precursor to heart disease, diabetes and stroke.The symptoms are extra weight around the waist and insulin ... Read more...
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Regular shoppers ‘may live longer’
April 7th, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 6 (ANI): Want to live a long life? Then go shopping, often, suggests a new research.The study has revealed that a spot of regular retail therapy can help people live ... Read more...
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Increased intake of added sugars linked to weight gain: Study
March 25th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Increased consumption of added sugars could make you gain extra pounds, according to a study that followed Minnesota residents for 27 years.Researchers at the University of Minnesota used ... Read more...
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1 in 8 Brit women ‘will develop breast cancer’
February 4th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 4 (ANI): One in eight British women is likely to develop breast cancer at some point in their life, according to new figures.The grim statistics released by the Cancer Research ... Read more...
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Heart attack risk higher for women whose mothers had strokes
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Women whose mothers are victims of stroke are at a far higher risk of a heart attack.
Women may be more at risk of inherited forms of ... Read more...
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Poor work ability linked to faster deterioration of health
February 1st, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 01 (ANI): A study has shown that poor work ability in midlife may be associated with an accelerated deterioration of health and functioning in old age.In a 28-year follow-up population-based ... Read more...
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Nutrition ‘may have a role in development of asthma’
January 24th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Asthma affects as many as 300 million people and is one of the world's most common chronic diseases. Researchers estimate that by 2025, there could be an additional ... Read more...
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Avoidable breast cancer risk factors identified
January 19th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): A new study by scientists at the German Cancer Research Center has identified avoidable breast cancer risk factors.The research team, led by Karen Steindorf and Jenny Chang-Claude, has ... Read more...
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Taking more steps every day can keep diabetes at bay
January 14th, 2011 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that simply taking more steps every day not only helps ward off obesity but also reduces the risk of diabetes.While previous studies ... Read more...
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Tanning beds still popular despite skin cancer risk
December 21st, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21(ANI): A new study has revealed that few tanners-male or female-mention avoiding tanning beds when asked about ways to reduce skin cancer risk.The study also suggested that women are more ... Read more...
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1 in 3 Brits believes cancer is down to fate
December 8th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 08 (ANI): A new UK research has found that more than a third believe cancer is down to fate and their is nothing they can do to avoid it.Cancer Research ... Read more...
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Mobile use in pregnancy ups risk of kid’s bad behaviour
December 7th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Pregnant women who regularly use mobile phones are likely to up the risk of bad behaviour in their children.If their offspring then start using the devices at an ... Read more...
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Healthy lifestyle has biggest impact on cardiovascular health
November 16th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Two large studies from Northwestern Medicine have confirmed that a healthy lifestyle has the biggest impact on cardiovascular health."Health behaviors can trump a lot of your genetics," ... Read more...
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More sleep may trigger stroke risk in women
November 15th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): A new study has found that women who slept for 10 hours or more had a 63 percent increased risk of stroke compared to those who slept seven ... Read more...
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Girls from broken homes likely to be young mothers
November 10th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 10 (IANS) The stress of being raised in a broken home pushes girls into having babies earlier in life, a study shows.Scientists say that girls who live apart from their ... Read more...
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Bilingualism can delay onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms: Study
November 10th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute has found that speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as much as five years."We are not claiming that ... Read more...
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Bilingualism can delay onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms by 5 yrs: Study
November 9th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute has found that speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as much as five years."We are not claiming that ... Read more...
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Following healthy lifestyle tips could prevent bowel cancer
October 27th, 2010 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 27 (ANI): A new study has indicated that almost a quarter of colorectal (bowel) cancer cases could be prevented if people followed healthy lifestyle advice in five areas including diet ... Read more...
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Now, 3D body scanner to tell you if you’re overweight
October 14th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 14 (ANI): Tape measures and scales may soon become a thing of the past, as they would be replaced with a 3D body scanner.The body volume index (BVI) takes a ... Read more...
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Indians in US ‘at higher diabetes risk than other Asian immigrants’
September 23rd, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 23 (ANI): Indians residing in the US are more prone to developing diabetes than whites and immigrants from other Asian countries, a study revealed.The study found that South Asians, people ... Read more...
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Following a healthy lifestyle really can delay death
September 15th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 15 (ANI): Following a healthy lifestyle pattern - being normal weight, participating in regular physical activity, limiting exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke and consuming higher amounts of fruits and vegetables ... Read more...
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Unhealthy teens more prone to headaches
August 19th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Teenagers who are overweight, get little exercise and smoke are 3.4 times more likely to have frequent headaches than those with no "negative lifestyle factors", a Norwegian study ... Read more...
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