Journal of General Internal Medicine — People with OA of the knee who had weekly whole-body massages for two months experienced significant easing of pain and improvement in mobility, according to a study led by researchers at Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina.
British Journal of Psychiatry — To lower your risk of depression as you age, amp up your engagement in cultural activities like trips to theaters, museums, and art galleries, says a study conducted by researchers at University College London. Read More »
Social Science & Medicine — People with impaired hearing have a higher risk of death from heart disease before age 75, according to a study; a risk that's highest in those who are divorced or separated and diminished somewhat in people with a partner who hears well. Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — New ACC/AHA guidelines personalize risk assessment and decisions about treatment. They also emphasize that when it comes to LDL ("bad") cholesterol, lower is better. Read More »
HealthCentral — Experts acknowledge the many, verified health benefits of exercise, but a recent study suggests that the real focus of a successful weight loss plan needs to be diet. Read More »
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