Preeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to an organ system, most often the liver or kidneys. It usually begins after 20 weeks…
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Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
We all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system, making them particularly prone to discomfort. Now researchers have uncovered that virtual reality (VR) can reduce types of pain typically…
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How to get rid of visceral fat: Moderate and high intensity exercise reduces the belly fat
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning Visceral fat is both harmful and stubborn because it is stored near vital organs in the body. Although it is harder to get at than the fat you can see, it…
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Mindfulness training does not reduce migraine frequency: study
(HealthDay)—Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) does not improve migraine frequency more than headache education, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Rebecca Erwin Wells, M.D., M.P.H., from Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and…
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Diet and lifestyle guidelines can greatly reduce gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms
Findings from the Nurses’ Health Study, one of the longest running studies of women’s health, show that five diet and lifestyle factors, including regular exercise, can make a significant impact on gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn symptoms. GERD is a…
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Community-based programs reduce sexual violence, study shows
Through small, neighborhood classes, researchers at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Promundo-US significantly reduced sexual violence among teenage boys living in areas of concentrated disadvantage. The study, published today in JAMA, is the culmination of a large Centers for…
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High blood pressure: Chinese cat’s claw may relax your blood vessels – what is it?
High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure is a pernicious condition whereby the pressure that pushes blood through your blood vessels is consistently too high. As the American Heart Association (AHA) explains, the primary way that…
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An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce hypertension
An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure, as shown by a study carried out by the Cardiovascular Physiopathology research group at the Physiology Department of the University of Seville. Furthermore, their work shows that acebuche oil has a…
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AHA News: Physical Activity Could Reduce Heart Disease Deaths Among American Indians
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Physical activity may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among American Indians, according to new research that also studied inflammation’s role in exercise and heart health. Past studies of…
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A positive outlook can reduce memory decline, says study
With a second national lockdown looming, you’d be forgiven for finding it tricky to be upbeat at the moment. However, a new study suggests that keeping positive and enthusiastic could help to stave off memory decline as you age. According…
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