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Hatha yoga practice and fear of falling in older adults

Indiana University researchers found promising results in an exploratory study involving yoga practice by older adults who expressed a fear of falling. After a 12-week, twice weekly hatha yoga class, taught by a professional ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Director James Cameron to take record-setting plunge

"Titanic" director James Cameron could dive as early as this weekend to the deepest place on Earth, further than any other human has on a solo mission, so long as the weather cooperates.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 24, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Best in show: 6 gadgets that defined CES

(AP) -- Cheaper tablets, thinner laptops and an array of sleeker TVs stood out at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (9) | comments 2

Groupon remorse? Sites let users unload deals

(AP) -- Wish you hadn't bought that daily deal for a hot air balloon ride? You're not alone.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety: study

People who suffer from irregular heartbeat could see their episodes cut in half if they do yoga regularly, according to a study released Saturday in the United States.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Through women's eyes: Conflicting fitness messages underscore women's fit body stereotypes

From boot camp to step aerobics, yoga to martial arts, women have been pummelled by the fitness industry and messages in the media to exercise in pursuit of the pervasive fit, feminine ideal: to look young, thin and toned.

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created Mar 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Conflicting fitness messages underscore women's fit body stereotypes

(PhysOrg.com) -- From boot camp to step aerobics, yoga to martial arts, women have been pummeled by the fitness industry and messages in the media to exercise in pursuit of the pervasive fit, feminine ideal: to look young, ...

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created Mar 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Poor sleep hygiene can lead to chronic sleep loss

Many of us look forward to staying up late and sleeping in late on weekends and holidays, but experts at National Jewish Health warn that doing so can have a negative impact on healthy sleep and daytime alertness.

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created Mar 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Review highlights need for more education and guidance on CAM use in midwifery

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular in maternity care, but healthcare professionals need formal evidence-based education and guidance about its use, according to a review in the March issue ...

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created Feb 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

For back pain, spinal manipulation holds its own

If you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, a new review of existing research finds that spinal manipulation − the kind of hands-on regimen that a chiropractor might perform on you − is as helpful as other ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Nurse practitioner-led spinal clinic produced impressive results and shorter waiting times

Ninety-six per cent of patients with back problems were satisfied with the assessment carried out by a specially trained nurse practitioner, according to a study in the December issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

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created Nov 17, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2


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