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TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called “Life’s Essential 8.”Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on …

TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Doctor burnout and suicide are a growing concern, a new study finds.“We often overlook the physical health of our health care workers, but poor health can lead to difficulty performing tasks at work, which then…

TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Whether they’re household pets in South Africa, strays in India or living in rural Laos, dogs have similar microbes colonizing their digestive tracts.That’s the key takeaway from a new study that built upon ex…

TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin,” boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer, among other health benefits, but a significant number of Black and Hispanic teens have low levels of this nutrient, accordi…

How can I protect myself from sports injuries?You faithfully wear your goggles on the racquetball court, you never go in-line skating without your pads and helmet, and you stretch like a fanatic, yet you still get sidelined by injuries. What’s going o…

You never forget how to ride a bike. But if you’re like many adults, you might need a refresher course in bike safety. Perhaps you’re pulling that ten-speed out of storage for the first time in years. Perhaps a recent wreck or close call has made you …

If you’re suffering from pain, you have an extra reason to be active. No matter what type of pain you have or where you hurt, the right type of exercise just might bring some relief. Scientists are still trying to understand all of the ways that exerc…

What is a stress test? There’s nothing like a good workout to find out how fit you really are. You may feel like a champion in your armchair fantasies, but playing a set of tennis can tell a different story. Likewise, you don’t know how well your hear…

Researchers have spent decades developing new treatments for high blood pressure, but exercise is still one of the best remedies around. A single workout can reduce blood pressure for an entire day, and regular exercise can keep the pressure down fo…

What is athletic heart syndrome? Athletic heart syndrome is a heart condition that may occur in people who exercise or train for more than an hour a day, most days of the week. Athletic heart syndrome isn’t necessarily bad for you — if you’re an at…