An amazing four out of five adults will experience significant low-back pain at some time during their life. The most common reason, say experts, is work-related back injuries, but activities at home and at play can also result in back pain.
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Exercise can prevent the onset of diabetes, particularly in those most at risk of contracting the disease. ...
A PAIN IN THE NECK: The daily routine is as good as special exercise
Even alternative practitioners can emphasise the importance of nutrition and still overlook another vital aspect that also has a part to play in maintaining a healthy heart. Someone who follows all the right nutritional guidelines can still suffer...
BAD SCIENCE So many studies, so many flaws A full one-third of American scientists have been found guilty of serious misconduct while undertaking medical research over the last three years. Their misdeeds have included the falsification of data...
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Exercise seems to prevent non insulin dependent diabetes. It can also help insulin resistant children of diabetic parents, who usually have a 40 per cent risk of developing diabetes themselves. ...
AFTER THE GYM: Don't drink too much liquid
CHF is no different from any other heart problem in that it seems to be caused mainly by diet and lifestyle. So, to prevent it:
