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Risk of falling among older women engaged in exercise for balance is reduced 20 %
Older women who exercise for balance for two years are 20 % less likely to fall. The program, which the women take at more than 75 years of age, also saw the women walking better compared to their peers who […]
Babies exposed to veggies and fruits grow to love them
A study in Australia has found that babies who are exposed to a range of fruits and vegetables grow to love them. In the study, 14-month old babies who ate fruits and vegetables were less likely to be finicky about […]
Common plants to nourish your body
Basil Basil contains anti-inflammatory properties. It is a dynamic herb. The active ingredients, called volatile oils, are what give basil its strong flavor and aroma, and they’re rich in the antioxidants and phytochemicals that modern science has found can heal […]
Ways to stay healthy in your 60s and beyond
Denis Agan, 69, watches his health by engaging in sports and fitness, and has done so since gradeschool. His doctor Jamie Peters watched out for him. Jamie Peters advises older people to stay active, with at least three days a […]
Older women who exercise outdoors more likely to exercise longer
Older women who engaged in outdoor exercises are more likely to stick to it and have better mood, a study finds. The three-month study concludes that outdoor exercise should be recommended to older women to help them stay active. “Being […]
Pfizer wins EU permission to buy Hospira for US$15 billion
The European Union gave Pfizer the green light on Tuesday to purchase rival Hospira for US$15 billion. This is provided that Pfizer sell some drugs to ward off competition concerns. “The approval is conditional on Pfizer divesting certain sterile injectable […]
People under stress more likely to abandon dieting
Those who suffer from stress are less likely to carry on with their diet because immediate reward trumps long-term goals, a study in Switzerland suggests. Research using brain scan found that participants under stress had circuits in the brain linked […]
Those with low critical thinking abilities more likely to have heart attack and stroke
A new study in Europe has found that older people with poor decision-making and problem-solving skills suffer a high chance of getting a heart attack or stroke. Having low thinking skills also point to previous vascular damage in the brain. […]
More people are dying in England from cancer compared to other countries
England is seeing a poor survival rate of people diagnosed with cancer compared to other countries with similar health systems, a study found. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, compared survival figures with that of other 5 […]
3-D printed pill unveiled
The US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a 3D-printed pill called Spritam to be produced. The pill is developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals to control seizures brought on by epilepsy. The company said that it planned to develop […]
