Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, studies find
By Avery St. Onge Two recent studies found that corticosteroid knee injections were strongly linked to the overall progression of osteoarthritis in the knee. The results of both studies were...
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Exercise can help reduce breast cancer treatment side effects
Photo Cred: Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that exercise may make radiotherapy more tolerable for patients with breast cancer. The study, published in the journal, Breast...
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Emphysema more common among marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers
By Avery St. Onge, Avery St. Onge A recent study found that marijuana smokers are more likely to have airway inflammation and emphysema than cigarette smokers, which may be due...
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Mindfulness may help lower blood pressure
Photo Cred: Marcus Aurelius/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A customized mindfulness program led to a significant decrease in lower systolic blood pressure after six months, according to a recent study....
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Less than five hours of sleep liked to higher risk of chronic illness
By Avery St. Onge A recent study found those who get less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be at an increased risk for multiple chronic illnesses....
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HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency
Photo Cred: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels By Avery St. Onge The U.S. Department of Health and Human services (HHS) extended the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency declaration, according to an announcement...
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Integrative medicine treatments relieve carpal tunnel syndrome
By Linda Childers Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition that causes pain, tingling, and numbness, in the hand and arm, is on the rise, as more patients spend time using...
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Time-restricted eating combined with HITT improves health of women with obesity, study says
Photo Cred: Julia Larson/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study found that combining time-restricted eating (TRE) with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improved long-term glycemia control and reduced fat mass...
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