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Blood pressure is best lowered by isometric, or static, exercise

Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “Overall, isometric exercise training is...

Hidden fat' puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help

Back in 2021, Shaheen Aamir felt too tired to play actively with her two kids. "I used to tell them, 'You guys can play, Mom wants to...

Heart Attack Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline Over Time, Study Suggests

Individuals who experience a myocardial infarction (heart attack) appear to have a faster cognitive decline over time than those who do...

Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India

A dance class in Pune city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra aims to make a difference to the lives of elderly people with...

Michael J. Fox says cure for Parkinson's is closer than it's ever been

Michael J. Fox has said that the cure for Parkinson's Disease is 'closer than it's ever been'. The much-loved actor was just 29 when he...

Mom with Parkinson’s was scared to be in public. A new treatment changed everything

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 35, Melanie Carlson experienced painful, disruptive body movements. So she underwent a...