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Skeletons say arthritis isn't about aging — it's about activity

Skeletal knee joint with evidence of osteoarthritis. (Ian Wallace) A new study has revealed that the prevalence of osteoarthritis in the...

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Chiropractor and Canadian beach volleyball Olympian Josh Binstock draws parallels between spiking ba

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Physical Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports massage is an effective method of after exercise recovery. If you are challenging yourself on a regular basis in your workouts,...

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The wonder drug that could save your life... and best of all, it’s free

If your doctor offered you a new drug that cut your risk of death from heart disease, cancer or other disease by 30 per cent, you didn’t...

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Researchers urge caution on wearable health devices

Wearable devices to monitor health are not always reliable or secure according to research. The market for digital devices like...

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Don't use body mass index to determine whether people are healthy, UCLA-led study says

BMI incorrectly categorizes millions of 'obese' people as unhealthy, according to research University of California - Los Angeles Over...

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Preventing the "Low-Fuel Light" in Endurance Exercise

Written by Andrea Hacker Thompson M.S., R.D. Endurance athletes spend months training for a marathon or triathlon with a performance goal...

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Intensive exercise with intervals “more effective”

Short bursts of intensive exercise provide a more “time-efficient” and realistic way of preventing, delaying and managing Type 2 diabetes...