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Older Adults Who Exercise Boost Blood Flow in Brain
Aerobic workouts may prevent cognitive decline in some, study says

Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis

Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist
Swapping out heavy ingredients can mean healthier eating without the guilt, experts say

High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack

Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found

Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells

Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions

Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
Proper activity can help prevent a relapse