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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study

Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study


Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT


Manufacturers falsely claim compound found in sports supplements is derived from geraniums, researchers say WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Manufacturers of some sports supplements are falsely claiming a compound known as DMAA is a natural substance derived from geraniums, researchers say. Instead, research shows that DMAA is synthetic, consisting of four compounds called stereoisomers....

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London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT


Pollution can worsen symptoms associated with exercise-induced asthma, experts say WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists’ group warns. “It has been well documented that elite athletes in the...

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Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Intensity

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT


Guidelines for judging your activity (HealthDay News) — Your workouts should challenge you physically, but not to the point of overexertion. So how do you figure out an exercise intensity that’s right for you? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these guidelines: You should be able to do two sets of 10...

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Health Tip: Dive Safely

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT


Never dive into above-ground pools (HealthDay News) — Diving into water that’s too shallow can lead to a spinal cord injury, permanent brain damage and even death, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns. The academy offers this list of safe diving practices: Always check to see how deep the water is by initially entering feet-first....

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk

Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk


Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT


Learning to take a hit doesn’t make children less likely to sustain injuries, study says TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Introducing body checking to hockey players at a younger age does not reduce their risk of injury over the long term, according to a new study. There is heated debate about when to allow...

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Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT


Study found use of the device nearly doubled the time seniors spent strolling each week By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Many people say they want to get out and walk or exercise more, but following through is another matter. Now, a study suggests that simply wearing a pedometer can help...

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Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT


Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who found that two out of three severely obese children already have at least one risk factor for heart disease say their findings are cause for concern in light of increasing rates of childhood obesity....

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Health Tip: Snack Smartly

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT


Don’t overdo it (HealthDay News) — Snacking shouldn’t imply stuffing yourself between meals with junk food, experts say. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says snacking smartly can help you get valuable nutrients and help you avoid overeating. Here are the academy’s suggestions: Keep a variety of healthy snacks at home, work and in your...

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Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT


But the research cannot prove cause and effect, and better trials are needed, experts say MONDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) — Eating a diet high in antioxidants such as selenium and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by up to two-thirds, a new study suggests. The study is observational in...

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