NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A blow to the head can affect a child’s mental functioning for years afterward, depending on how severely the brain is affected, a new research review shows.
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Archive for May, 2009
Health News – Effects of child head injuries can last for years
Sunday, May 31st, 2009Health News – Gene affects pregnant women’s smoking habits
Friday, May 29th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women with a particular variant of a gene linked to smoking dependency may have a tougher time kicking the habit, a new study suggests.
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Health News – Many dying patients don’t discuss hospice with doc
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Just half of terminally ill lung cancer patients discuss hospice with their health care provider, a new analysis of national data shows.
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Health News – Car booster seats often used improperly
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Many parents may not be properly strapping their children into car booster seats, a new study suggests.
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Health News – Cholesterol drug cuts amputation risk for diabetics
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009HONG KONG (Reuters) – The anti-cholesterol drug fenofibrate appears to reduce risks of amputation for diabetics by as much as 36 percent, a study has found.
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Health News – Positive body image not always a good thing
Thursday, May 21st, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – While a poor body image can be harmful, some women’s health may be threatened by an overly positive perception of their shape and size, a study suggests.
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Health News – Overweight teens show higher suicide risk
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Teenagers who are overweight, or who simply believe they are, may be at increased risk of attempting suicide, a new study suggests.
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Health News – Hot flashes signal thinner bones for menopausal women
Sunday, May 17th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women who have hot flashes as they enter menopause may have more fragile bones, new research shows.
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Health News – Teens’ growth-plate injuries need early care
Friday, May 15th, 2009NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Injuries to the bones’ growth plates are fairly common in adolescent athletes, but prompt attention is required to keep these injuries from becoming serious, according to a research review.
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Keep Healthy Using Home Fitness Equipment
Thursday, May 14th, 2009Going to the local sports club is very popular. A downside to this, however, is the high membership fees. One way to avoid having to spend a small fortune while staying healthy is to invest in home gym equipment. Do not be put off by the one-time cost of your home fitness equipment. But just remember that the money you can keep from not having to pay out sports club fees will soon reimburse you for your initial outlay.
While this is a great idea for many, some people can’t justify the expense of purchasing home fitness equipment. Once you purchase the equipment you will also have to find a good location to put it so it will not be in the way but it is still easily accessible for you to work out on. However, just about any home can be set up in a way that makes utilizing your home fitness equipment fun and convenient, as long as you can afford it.
Many Designs Of Home Fitness Equipment
One of the best types of home fitness equipment that people purchase is a treadmill. Running is a very popular way of keeping your fitness. However, this can often be only a seasonal activity, as it is hard to do in the winter. The way to fit in year-round running is to invest in a treadmill. There is also no stress with other adverse weather conditions such as rain. You can find a whole host of quality treadmill available, many of which have a great range of features. Depending on the space available in your home, you can opt for a bigger model or go for something that can be folded and stored.
Many people also find that a stationary bike is a very useful home fitness equipment product. This has several of the advantages that a treadmill offers. If you enjoy staying in shape while riding your bike you can do so all year long on a stationary bike as you do not need to worry about the weather.
Taking the home fitness equipment world by storm lately are elliptical machines. Elliptical machines can offer similar exercise benefits to treadmills. The big difference is that the item is much more joint-friendly, thereby allowing folks who cannot otherwise workout to get some quality exercise.
Head to your neighborhood sports store and examine what pieces of home fitness equipment they have on offer and peruse any home fitness equipment review they have. Examine all items carefully keeping in mind the space that you have in your house and the exercise benefits they can potentially give you.