Tuesday, August 16, 2016

How Long Will You Live?

Look to your parent's health for answers
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How Long Will You Live? Look to Your Parents

Children of long-lived parents are less likely than others to die from heart disease in their 70s, new British research suggests. 'We found that for each parent that lived beyond 70 years of age, the...
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Heart Disease: Causes of a Heart Attack

Learn about heart disease and heart attack symptoms and signs of a heart attack in men and women. Read about heart disease diagnostic tests, treatments, and prevention strategies...
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Exercise Not an 'Antidote' to Too Much Sitting, Heart Experts Say

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting can still be bad for your heart, a leading cardiologists' group warns. The American Heart Association (AHA) also says that too many people are spending...
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Heat Waves Hit Seniors Hardest

As much of the Northeast struggles with a heat wave that isn't expected to ease until the middle of this week, here are some expert tips on how to spot heat stroke. First off, older people are at...
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Scientists Zero in on Brain Area Linked to 'Parkinson's Gait'

The brain's prefrontal cortex may play a role in walking difficulties that afflict Parkinson's disease patients, new research suggests. The prefrontal cortex is involved in cognitive function, which...
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Will 'Unloading' Shoes Help Your Arthritic Knees?

For reducing pain from arthritic knees, 'unloading' shoes don't offer a leg up over conventional walking shoes, new research indicates.With their modified midsoles, unloading shoes aim...
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Health Tip: Know Your Risk of Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are small breaks in a bone caused by overuse from exercise.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says risk factors include: Playing sports, including tennis...
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