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People with asthma get the green light for exercise

People with asthma get the green light for exercise

Many people with asthma avoid exercise because they’re afraid it could trigger symptoms or even a full-blown asthma attack. But a new study finds that not only is it safe for people with asthma to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms and attacks.

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Weekend reading: Interesting health articles online this week

Weekend reading: Interesting health articles online this week

Berwick on the future of health-care reform. The Economist on the Supreme Court arguments. Sedaris on dental care in Paris.

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April 7, 2012 | By | Reply More
Experts divided over recommendation to screen children for cholesterol

Experts divided over recommendation to screen children for cholesterol

Some clinicians say universal screening is an important tool to help identify children who are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and to pinpoint others who could benefit from treatment. Others express concerns that screening may do more harm than good.

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February 7, 2012 | By | Reply More
Signs can get us to use stairs instead of the elevator

Signs can get us to use stairs instead of the elevator

Signs that read, “Burn Calories, Not Electricity” posted in lobbies of New York City buildings, motivated more people to take the stairs and continue to use them even months later.

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January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Small steps to big health change

Small steps to big health change

Want to lose weight? Quit smoking? Get fit? It can be done, but you’re more likely to reach your goals if you take a slow, step-by-step approach, experts say.

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January 13, 2012 | By | Reply More
How bikes can save us

How bikes can save us

After tobacco-related diseases, diseases due to out lack physical activity are the top killers of Americans. But research suggests that getting out of our cars and onto our bikes would do us a world of good. The average person will lose 13 pounds their first year riding to work.

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December 19, 2011 | By | Reply More
Why does being overweight increase your risk of cancer?

Why does being overweight increase your risk of cancer?

Research suggests that 14 percent of all cancer deaths in men and 20 percent in women could be blamed on excess weight.

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November 26, 2011 | By | Reply More
The health of Hispanics often worsens the longer they live in the U.S.

The health of Hispanics often worsens the longer they live in the U.S.

After 20 years of U.S. residency, rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity rise sharply for Hispanic immigrants.

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November 4, 2011 | By | Reply More
One question identifies workers most at risk for health problems

One question identifies workers most at risk for health problems

Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits.

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August 31, 2011 | By | Reply More
Excess weight in young adulthood predicts shorter lifespan

Excess weight in young adulthood predicts shorter lifespan

Being heavy in young adulthood can lead to earlier death, even if a person loses weight later.

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August 16, 2011 | By | Reply More
‘Ankle phone calls’ could save trips to the ER

‘Ankle phone calls’ could save trips to the ER

Lower leg strains and sprains accounted for more than 30 percent of emergency room visits, but most are relatively minor and don’t require an ER visit.

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August 15, 2011 | By | Reply More
Seattle ranked sixth most walkable U.S. city

Seattle ranked sixth most walkable U.S. city

The top-ranked Seattle neighborhoods: Denny Triangle, South Lake Union, Bell, Cascade, Ballard, First Hill, Downtown, University District, Waterfront and Capitol Hill.

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July 24, 2011 | By | Reply More