Australia’s top medical news program made some startling revelations this week. The most surprising finding is that there is a 45% higher mortality risk for people with Body Mass Index (BMI) of 23-25 than for people with a higher BMI. ...
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Posted in Regulatory and Compliance by Nancy Crotti on January 21, 2015 Just in time for the next wave of wearable wellness devices appears ready to roll, FDA has issued guidance statements about wellness products and medtech accessories. ...
Tags: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, Health
The Finish Line Youth Foundation named recipients of $148,805 in grants for the second quarter of 2014. The 19 grants went to organizations that focus on healthy lifestyles, youth development and special needs in 14 states. ADVERTISEMENT ...
US children are failing at fitness, according to a new report from National Physical Activity Plan. Only 42% of 6-to 11-year-olds and *% of 12-to-15-years-olds in the US meet the minimum criteria for activity. Meanwhile,the percentage of ...
People who are aerobically fit as teenagers are less likely to have a heart attack in middle age, a study of nearly 750,000 Swedish men suggests. Every 15 percent increase in aerobic fitness in your teen years is associated with an 18 ...
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A long-term exercise program may help ease depression in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a new, small study. Researchers looked at 31 Parkinson's patients who were randomly assigned to an "early start" group that did an ...
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BB&T Insurance Holdings, the nation's sixth largest broker, today said that its employee benefits consulting operation has launched two private insurance exchanges. The CarePlus Benefits Exchanges - available in standard and custom ...
Bicycles have been and are employed for many uses: Utility: transportation, bicycle commuting, and utility cycling Work: mail delivery, paramedics, police, couriering, and general delivery. Recreation: bicycle touring, mountain ...
A Bench for Backbends The beauty of yoga is that you do not really need any special equipment to practice it other than a small tranquil space. But many people find it hard to hold some poses. If they are like me, they might even find ...
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