Health News Archives

Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells

Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found

High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack

Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions

Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
Proper activity can help prevent a relapse

Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
Risk factors study found little link between drinking and malignancies

Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds

Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show