High blood pressure limits protection to vital organs and tissues in low-oxygen conditions
New research published in The Journal of Physiology sheds light on the effects of high blood pressure by considering the way the body responds to a lack of…
Volunteering, caring for grandchildren and paid work are good for the health of the older people. A study shows that active ageing accounts for 30% of health inequalities in over-65s.
Paid work, volunteering, caring for grandchildren and other activities are good for the health of the elderly. In fact, when older people are more active they perceive themselves…
Can Cardiac Devices Be Hacked?
Medical devices, including cardiovascular implantable electronic devices could be at risk for hacking. In a paper publishing online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology,…
Is Cupping Therapy Effective Among Athletes?
Swimmer Michael Phelps’s continued dominance at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics was accompanied by worldwide awareness of cupping. Cupping therapy has re-emerged as a potential approach to…
Too much TV at age 2 makes for less healthy adolescents
Skipping breakfast, eating junk food and doing less well in school might all result from watching TV too young, Canadian study finds.Watching too much television at age 2…