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Oncology & Cancer

Structured exercise significantly improves survival in colon cancer patients, study finds

Patients in a structured exercise program experienced a 37% lower risk of death and a 28% reduction in recurrence or development of new cancers compared to those who received only health education materials, a recent study ...

Health

Scientifically grounded recommendations for stretching published for the first time

For the first time, an international research team has developed concrete, evidence-based stretching recommendations for practical use. The team was led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Jan Wilke of the University of Bayreuth. Their recommendations, ...

Health

Is one type of water better than another?

It's hot and you're thirsty, so you pop into a store to up your hydration levels. In the water aisle and in the coolers, you're confronted with a plethora of labels boasting benefits from specific types of water, like alkaline ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Mimicking the benefits of exercise with a single molecule

Capital Medical University, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, reports that betaine, a molecule produced in the kidney and enhanced through sustained exercise, operates as a potent inhibitor of inflammatory ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore balance. Adults aged 65 and older may move their arms more slowly when slipping, which could increase ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?

If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise.

Health

Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help?

Psychology & Psychiatry

Runners improve performance by narrowing their visual focus

The factors that go into optimizing athletic performance have long been of interest to trainers, scientists, and, of course, athletes themselves. These include workout regimens, nutrition, and technique. A team of psychology ...

Oncology & Cancer

Researchers explore e-bikes for cancer recovery

While e-bikes have become highly popular for people who are trying to keep fit, researchers believe they can also make a significant difference for people recovering from cancer.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Virtual t'ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain

An online program of t'ai chi, qigong and meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing lower back pain and related discomforts, potentially offering a safe and low-cost treatment option to the hundreds of millions ...