chronic disease
08/28/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Exercise is the most powerful lifestyle medicine that prevents the development of multiple chronic diseases
A lot has been said about exercise. Studies have confirmed its many health benefits. One of the many aspects of exercise that needs constant emphasis is that it does more than just help build muscle; it also helps protect from various long-term degenerative conditions. One of the best examples of conditions that exercise protects against […]
06/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Low amounts of testosterone put men at risk of chronic diseases, even if they’re young
Men of all ages are at risk of chronic disease if their testosterone levels are low, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Florida looked at the relationship between testosterone, age, and chronic disease. The research team based their […]
12/05/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Skinny isn’t healthy: Research shows chronic dieters and super slim women have a higher risk of early menopause
Women who are skinny are also prone to fertility problems, much in the same way overweight ladies are. A new study finds that being underweight as a teenager and during their mid-30s increases a woman’s chance of having an early menopause, as reported by The Daily Mail. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Boston […]
10/21/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Walk, jog, yoga: Every bit of exercise counts and helps improve your health, reduces your risk for chronic disease
Walking for thirty-five minutes, jogging for one session, or attending a yoga class every week helps improve your health and lowers your risk for chronic disease, according to reports by The Daily Mail. A new study from the American Cancer Society reveals that even just five minutes of walking a day can lower the risk of […]
10/11/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Middle-age metabolism slowdown: Up your physical activity to avoid a flabby middle, which leads to inflammation (the root of many chronic conditions)
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland are studying the relationship between a person’s daily step count and changes in their body mass index (BMI). It was observed that those who had increased their daily step count by more than 2,000 steps had the same BMI level even after several years. Conversely, those who […]
10/10/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Lung deaths and smoking diseases spike among impoverished populations
The number of Americans dying due to a chronic respiratory disease has increased by 30 percent in 34 years mainly among the poverty-stricken populations, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The researchers behind the University of Washington study analyzed the death records for chronic respiratory diseases from 1980 to 2014 from the United States […]
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