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Strong Thighs, Healthy Knees
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Another reason for women to lift weights: The stronger a woman’s thighs, the less likely she is to suffer painful knee arthritis, according to a new study published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Minimize Stroke with Exercise
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You may be able to sidestep the most serious after-effects of a stroke by exercising regularly, according to a new study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
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Extensive Physicals Save Young Athletes' Lives
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While it’s important that your child gets checked for hernias and other common abnormalities before hitting the playing field, a basic check-up might not be enough. Ask your the pediatrician about a more serious physical exam—it could save your kid's life.
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Tylenol May Weaken Flu Shot
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Your kid may come down with a fever after getting vaccinated against the flu (a common side effect), but don’t give him a preventive dose of temperature-controlling Tylenol beforehand, unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.
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Are Sports Creams Overrated?
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Ben Gay and Icy Hot may provide an intense sensation, but their power as an injury soother is actually very weak, according to a new study review in The Cochrane Library.
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A Smoker's Car is a Smoking Time Bomb
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Only ride in smoke-free autos. By sitting in a car with a cigarette user, you’ll be exposed to double the amount of second-hand smoke that’s found at smoky bars, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Yoga Yourself Thin
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Just because a workout doesn't burn a ton of calories doesn't mean it can't ultimately help shrink your gut. Being mindful and aware of your body are clear benefits of practicing yoga, and they’re critical traits for adults trying to eat healthier. That’s because the more mindful you are, the better you can read your body's signals for hunger—and that can help you keep extra pounds at bay, according to a study in the Journal of American Dietetic Association.
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Strong Thighs, Healthy Knees
A new study found that strong thighs can decrease the likelihood of painful knee arthritis in women.
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