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While physical exercise may stave off dementia, it does not delay mental decline in people after they've been diagnosed, a study in nearly 500 people with the condition reported Thursday.

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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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New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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New study links two drinks per day to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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Study details how high fiber diets make for healthier lives

People who eat lots of high-fiber and whole grain foods have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic diseases than people whose diets are low in fiber, a study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

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Games industry asks WHO to hold fire on 'gaming disorder'

Video games are compelling, but does playing them too much constitute a medical condition? The gaming industry is trying to avoid “gaming disorder” becoming a formally recognized ailment.

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AI beats expert doctors at finding cervical pre-cancers

Artificial intelligence may be poised to wipe out cervical cancer, after a study showed on Thursday computer algorithms can detect pre-cancerous lesions far better than trained experts or conventional screening tests.

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Paris tops ranking of world's healthiest cities

Paris has been named the world's healthiest city.

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WHO study likens palm oil lobbying to tobacco and alcohol industries

The palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product, WHO said.

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According to a new research, the more attempts you make to stop smoking the more likely you are to finally succeed.

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Repeated attempts to quit smoking make it more likely you'll succeed

According to a new research, the more attempts you make to stop smoking the more likely you are to finally succeed.

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In a survey conducted by Slimming World, participants who had tried low-carb diets said the method was hard to follow.

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Planning to lose weight? Avoid low-carb diets

The low-carb diet is commonly seen as an effective way to lose weight

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Set aside five minutes every day to write down what you are grateful for.

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Seven ways to stop complaining and be happier

According to psychologists, complaints are like viruses and it's important to stay away from complainers.

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The current findings suggest that there are potential metabolites which can explain how consuming eggs is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, although the researchers note that further studies are needed.

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An egg a day may help keep diabetes away according to new study

Eating eggs may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes according to new research.

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New review finds non-sugar sweeteners bring no extra benefits for health

New European research has found little evidence to suggest that non-sugar sweeteners have any significant benefits for health when used instead of regular sugars.

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The researchers assessed beverage intake using a food frequency questionnaire completed at the start of the study in 2000-04, and then followed participants until 2009-13.

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New study links drinking soda with higher risk of kidney disease

New US research has found that a high intake of sugar sweetened beverages such as sweetened fruit drinks and soda may be linked to an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Diuresis is caused by your body sensing the threat of hypothermia, so it is important to be mindful of how cold you are getting, and whether or not it might be safer to try to get somewhere warm.

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This is why you pee more when it's cold

The average rate of urination for adults is between four to six times a day, however people, with diuresis will urinate more often than that; without a change in fluid or salt intake.

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Sitting down for a while before standing up allows the body to adjust to gravity, thus alleviating the sensation of dizziness.

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If you often feel dizzy when standing up quickly, this is why

For some people, recurrent orthostatic hypotension could be related to baroreceptor dysfunction.

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The trend for yoga shows no signs of slowing down. It is still in ACSM’s top 10 fitness predictions for 2019, coming in as the seventh biggest trend for next year after also being ranked at number 7 in last year’s survey.

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Fitness trends 2019: How your workout will change next year

With many popular workouts getting fresh updates for 2019, with at-home fitness getting some high-tech accessories, and new trends in yoga emerging, next year is an opportunity to get better results than ever before.

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A recent study indicates that REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), which often leads sufferers to kick and yell while asleep, may be linked to various forms of mental illness.

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Study links REM sleep disorder to mental illness

A recent study indicates that REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), which often leads sufferers to kick and yell while asleep, may be linked to various forms of mental illness.

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Postnatal depression is not an exclusive disorder for mothers. Fathers may also suffer from it and it is linked to emotional problems for teenage daughters.

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Postnatal depression happens to fathers, linked to depression in teenage daughters: Study

Postnatal depression is not an exclusive disorder for mothers. Fathers may also suffer from it and it is linked to emotional problems for teenage daughters.

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Hemp plants are cultivated at the Royal Agricultural Station Pang Da in Samoeng, Chiang Mai.

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Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift'

Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday, the first legalisation of the drug in a region with some of the world's strictest drug laws.

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Hours of nonstop walking are not necessary.

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Does walking help you lose weight? Expert weighs in

Though walking several times a week may produce good results, Amarillas recommends walking every day for the best results.

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If a shoe is difficult to take off without opening all the straps or untying most of the laces, it's a good idea to look for a bigger size.

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What to know before buying those expensive running shoes

How the toes fit in the shoes and the shoes’ curves for the feet are among the crucial features in good running shoes.

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A woman (center R) stands in her apartment on the top floor of a residential building in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong on December 27, 2017.

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'Silent emergency' as heat risks rise in Hong Kong - and globally

Average summer temperatures in this city of 7.4 million people have risen swiftly over the past century, according to a study by researchers including Emily Chan, who directs the Centre for Global Health at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

7 years ago

A study in the United States found that 51 percent of high schoolers experience hearing loss due to exposure to loud music.

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How to wear earphones without damaging your hearing

Here are three tips on wearing earphones to prevent hearing loss.

7 years ago

People tend to underestimate the amount of carbs they consume every day, and as a result fail to properly analyze their diet.

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Eat meat and lose weight: What to know about the keto diet

Despite the success stories, there are those who struggle to lose weight on the ketogenic diet or find that it is too hard to maintain a certain weight, so they drop out.

7 years ago

Excessive sun exposure can trigger the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face, regardless of age. However, it can be avoided by applying sunscreen to the skin when you plan on going outdoors.

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What you need to know to prevent premature skin aging

Premature skin aging starts showing its signs even before old age. The symptoms include facial wrinkles, fine lines and black spots.

7 years ago

A sports nutritionist has said there is no relationship between weight loss and eating or not eating after exercising.

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Nutritionist says you should eat after exercising

Some people may choose not to eat after exercising, thinking that eating would only put back the calories burnt just earlier. A nutritionist debunked the myth, saying that not eating after exercising does not contribute to real weight loss.

7 years ago

Staying sharp while getting older is not impossible.

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Combining endurance, resistance training fights aging and cardiovascular disease: Study

Something as simple as lifting weights for less than an hour each week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 40 to 70 percent.

7 years ago

According to a sports nutritionist, reusing cooking oil incorrectly can be dangerous.

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Reusing cooking oil is bad for your health, expert says

According to a sports nutritionist, reusing cooking oil incorrectly can be dangerous.

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The average American man weighs 197.9 pounds (89.8 kilograms), according to the most recent year for which data is available, 2015-2016.

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Americans have grown fatter, shorter since 1999: US data

Americans have got fatter over the past two decades, adding girth to their bellies and even growing fractionally shorter on average, according to federal health data released Thursday.

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Law enforcement officers can impose fines on those who smoke traditional cigarettes in public places, but they are powerless to act against those who use e-cigarettes.

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Ban on smoking in public places faces new problem - e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are increasingly used by smokers in China, but there are currently no national regulations on their use, China Daily reported Thursday.

7 years ago

The vaccine delivery covered almost 40 kilometers of mountainous terrain on one of roughly 80 islands in the country, reaching a small, scattered community where 13 children including a 1-month-old baby and five pregnant women were vaccinated.

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UNICEF delivers vaccines via drone for 1st time

The UN Children's Fund said Tuesday it has succeeded in delivering vaccines via drone for the first time, accomplishing the task in the South Pacific Ocean nation of Vanuatu.

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