Health and Fitness
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Company launches sacroiliac joint fusion systemApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of...
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Increase your stamina to avoid debilitating MS fatigueApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have multiple sclerosis. For me, the most debilitating symptom is fatigue. What can I do to feel more energized? A Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an illness that affec...
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Your health: Workout can cause muscle sorenessApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Workout can cause muscle soreness Many popular workouts that aim to strengthen your arms, legs, and abs give short shrift to many of the muscles that form your body...
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Why do men prefer certain female backsides?Apr 05, 2015 7:00 am - The latest evolutionary psychology suggests that heterosexual men might be on the lookout for a very specific kind of spine curve in sexual partners. In other words, it'...
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Tax refunds for many take hit, or get bump, from health lawApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their...
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Study finds art helps nursing and medical students' observation skillsApr 04, 2015 7:00 am - Gazing at a painting or examining a sculpture can aid nursing and medical students in improving their observation skills, according to findings published in the April is...
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Kettlebell workout builds strength and enduranceApr 04, 2015 7:00 am - Try this kettlebell workout to build total body muscular strength and endurance while challenging your cardiovascular system with interval-style training. The kettlebel...
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You might as well jump - everyone else does these daysApr 04, 2015 7:00 am - Two years ago, when I was still cowriting The Washington Post's fitness column, I decided, in honor of the NCAA tournament, to see if I could improve my jumping ability ...
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Families facing illness find support via InternetApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - The emotional, physical, financial and often isolating toll of caring for children facing overwhelming medical challenges can be staggering. Yet for three local famili...
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Inverness cancer support group provides community to its membersApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - A cancer support group started by an Inverness woman five months ago has grown so quickly that Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington is stepping in to hel...