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Up to 45 percent of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.

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The Schroth Method is also suitable for adults with scoliosis who want to correct their posture.

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Schroth Method offers alternative to scoliosis surgery

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person’s spine is curved to the right or left.

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Personal hygiene is key, so always be sure to wash your sweaty clothes after working out.

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The nasty infections you can pick up in the gym and how to avoid them

With so much sweat and body contact with machines and equipment in a confined space, many fungi, bacteria and viruses lurk inside gyms.

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The fascinating reason why onions make us cry

Ever chopped up an onion to have tears streaming down your face? Most of us regularly find ourselves in that uncomfortable situation, but there’s no way we’re ditching onions any time soon.

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Running regularly is beneficial both physically and mentally.

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Stressed out? Lace up your shoes and run for your health

Consider going out for a run the next time you're stressed.

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The rapid scale-up of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer in a handful of rich countries within three decades, and in most other nations by century's end.

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Vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer: Study

The rapid scale-up of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer in a handful of rich countries within three decades, and in most other nations by century's end.

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New US research has found that older women who spend most of their day sitting down may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

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Long periods of sitting may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in older women

New US research has found that older women who spend most of their day sitting down may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

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New US research has found that eating nuts may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those with type 2 diabetes.

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Eating nuts linked to improved heart health for those with diabetes

New US research has found that eating nuts may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those with type 2 diabetes.

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To help your liver function efficiently, make sure you have essential vitamins and nutrients in your diet.

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Five vitamins you need to support your liver

Here are a few vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy liver.

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New United Kingdom research has found that patients with melanoma may be less likely to survive if they also have a long history of smoking.

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Smokers less likely to survive a dangerous form of skin cancer

New United Kingdom research has found that patients with melanoma may be less likely to survive if they also have a long history of smoking.

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Scientists they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses that could lead to a universal, one-shot vaccine against the killer disease.

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'Killer' cells raise hope of universal flu vaccine

Scientists they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses that could lead to a universal, one-shot vaccine against the killer disease.

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A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using a kind of stem cell to try to treat debilitating spinal cord injuries.

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Japan trial to treat spinal cord injuries with stem cells

A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using a kind of stem cell to try to treat debilitating spinal cord injuries.

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For those who want to continue eating meat, it is suggested to opt for grass-fed organic cuts of meat and limiting the amount of processed meats.

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Four mistakes to avoid on keto diet

Among the common mistakes is ending up eating inflammatory foods such as sweeteners, which defeat the purpose of tackling health problems through a ketogenic diet.

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The findings, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, showed that after an average follow-up of 8.7 years, the A-BEST was a significantly better predictor of mortality than chronological age, even after taking into account sex, smoking, body mass index, statin use, diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and end-stage kidney disease.

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Exercise more, live longer says new study

New US research has found that your physiological age, which is how well you respond to exercise, may be a better predictor of life expectancy than your chronological, actual age.

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Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market

Gadgets that monitor health, from wearable step-counters to apps tracking sleep and diet, have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now even the tobacco industry is trying to jump into the fray.

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Typhoid is caused by an infection with the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, usually through contaminated water, particularly in parts of south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with inadequate sanitation.

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Widening anti-vaccine movement paves way for measles

A growing band of immunization detractors is driving a surge in measles cases from the Philippines to Washington State that threatens to derail efforts to wipe out the disease.

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Information discouraging people from getting vaccines for their children, which has gone viral on Facebook, especially in its Groups product, may have contributed to an increase in outbreaks of measles.

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Facebook says it may remove anti-vaccine recommendations

Facebook Inc., under pressure to reduce harmful, misleading and fake content, said it is exploring removing anti-vaccine information from software systems that recommend other things to read on its social network.

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Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors.

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Teen cannabis use linked to higher risk of adolescent depression

Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors.

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Young people are particularly prone to risky listening habits.

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Turn down the volume: WHO takes aim at harmful smartphone use

More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels.

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Frustrating traffic can be one of the factors contributing to aggression.

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Tantrums and road rage: A shared responsibility to manage aggression

As part of a community, we have the responsibility to modify the social environment in order to have adaptive learning that is harmless for everyone.

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Maksimilianus Gano recounted, upon seeing the symptoms of a violent outburst suffered by his wife Elisabeth Koja, the family and locals decided to shackle her inside the house.

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Freed from shackles, mental illness sufferer and mother of three to finally receive treatment

Elisabeth Koja, 33, a housewife and mother of three in Mbapo village in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, has suffered from mental illness since 2006.

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A lot of us can relate to the love-hate relationship we have with running. It’s a fairly physically demanding sport and is ever-so-easy to make excuses to avoid.

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How to get back into running and actually enjoy it

Once you’ve broken out of your good running habits, it can be hard to find your motivation again with enthusiasm and enjoyment.

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Common hair-washing mistakes stopping you from having healthy hair

Washing hair is a familiar activity, but you might be making one of these common mistakes that is stopping you from having healthy hair.

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Just a few minutes of meditation can do a whole lot of good for your body.

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Busting meditation myths

With our busy lives, it is easy to forget the importance of simple meditation due to a few common misconceptions.

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Wearing socks to bed is scientifically proven to help people sleep better at night.

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Wearing socks in bed may help you sleep better, study suggests

Whether you bare your toes at night or snuggle them up, you probably became set in your sleeping habits at a young age.

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Suicide rate falls by a third globally, data shows

Suicides have fallen globally by more than a third since 1990, according to a far-reaching analysis released Thursday that highlighted profound differences in the number of men and women taking their own lives.

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There was also no significant difference in sperm concentrations between current and former marijuana smokers, and greater use of marijuana among marijuana smokers was associated with higher testosterone levels in the blood.

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Study finds surprising link between higher sperm concentrations and marijuana smoking

The findings, published in the journal Human Reproduction, also showed that only 5% of marijuana smokers had sperm concentrations below 15 million/mL, which is the World Health Organization’s threshold for “normal” levels, compared with 12% of the non-smokers.

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Although a sedentary lifestyle is an emerging risk factor for colorectal cancer after age 50 years, until now its role in young-onset colorectal cancer has been unknown say the researchers, who add that their findings are the first to link sedentary behavioral patterns with the risk of this particular cancer in younger adults.

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Too much time sitting and watching TV linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer risk

The new study looked at data gathered from 89,278 American women taking part in the Nurses’ Health Study II, a long-term US health study which looks into the risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.

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The proposed law, introduced by local Democratic representative Richard Creagan, would effectively amount to a cigarette ban by 2024.

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Hawaii considers raising legal smoking age to 100

Would-be cigarette smokers in the US state of Hawaii might have to wait a very long time for their first legal drag, after a lawmaker introduced a bill that would bar sales to anyone under the age of 100.

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Almost 96% of children living in the EU considered in good or very good health

In 2017, 95.9% of children under 16 living in the European Union were considered to be in good or very good general health.

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The lunch provided is equipped with nutritional information and food samples.

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Nutrition education key to managing diabetes

Doctors in Malang, East Java seek to raise awareness of nutrition to prevent and treat diabetes, as the number of patients suffering the chronic disease continues to rise.

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