Yoga linked to lowered blood pressure with regular practice
(Reuters Health) – Adults who practice yoga with breathing and relaxation exercises at least three times a week may have lower blood pressure than people who don’t, a research review…
Cryotherapy malfunction results in burn, blisters
(Reuters Health) – Whole-body cryotherapy – a trendy procedure that exposes the naked body to subzero temperatures – isn’t backed by evidence and can be risky, doctors say. Spas and…
One-floor living helps seniors ‘age in place’
(Reuters Health) – Older adults are less likely to need to change residences if their homes have certain features, including no stairs, a new study found. “Most older adults do…
High blood pressure before age 40 tied to earlier strokes, heart disease
(Reuters Health) – People who develop high blood pressure before age 40 have a higher risk of heart disease and strokes in middle age, two new studies suggest. One of…
Negative memories of gym class may impact adults’ lifestyle
(Reuters Health) – – Negative childhood experiences in physical education (PE) classes may have long-term effects on adult physical activity, a large study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A primary school student…
Lifestyle changes can help obese women improve fertility
(Reuters Health) – Although obesity can significantly decrease a woman’s ability to get pregnant, losing weight through diet and exercise can improve her odds, according to a research review. Programs…
Income, education tied to physical function in old age
(Reuters Health) – People with lower socioeconomic status may have fewer years of good physical functioning in old age than their more affluent, educated counterparts, a recent study suggests. Researchers…
U.S. death rates falling, but health gains bypassing some states
(Reuters Health) – Even as U.S. death rates decline, wide variation in life expectancy persists at the state level, a new study shows. The state-by-state differences are due in large…
Doctors often skip discussing dangers of driving after concussion
(Reuters Health) – Most doctors who treat young athletes for concussion know that the injury increases the risk of having a car accident, but barely half counsel their patients against…
More preemies developing motor impairments
(Reuters Health) – More than one-third of extremely premature and underweight babies have cerebral palsy or other motor impairments that can make it hard for them to do basic things…