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The serious consequence of exercising too much, too fast

Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 07:38 Last update: about 7 years ago The Conversation

Every 365.25 days, when the Earth completes a full orbit around the Sun, we humans have the opportunity to hit the reset button and become fitter, finer versions of ourselves. As usual for January,...

Bortex to produce face nasks, medical scrubs

Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 09:26 Last update: about 7 years ago

The Bortex Group of Companies has announced that it has switched its local production capacity to produce face masks and medical scrubs. The initiative undertaken by the group is being taken in...

An innovative technological approach in diabetes foot care

Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 10:06 Last update: about 7 years ago

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) commonly known as diabetes, is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by high blood sugar levels over a long period. It affects a large number of people, with many more...

Patients push limits for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome

Monday, 30 March 2020, 16:41 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Researchers hooked Zach Ault to medical monitors as he slowly climbed onto a gym bike. An invisible disease is sidelining this once avid athlete and he knew the simple exercise would wipe him out --...

Home workouts with Richard Geres

Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 08:58 Last update: about 7 years ago

With many people stranded at home due to the Coronavirus risk, Richard Geres Personal Training are providing workout options for clients and the public in general that can be...

US drinking more now than just before Prohibition

Saturday, 21 March 2020, 07:48 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What's more, it's been rising for two decades, and it's not clear when it will fall again. That's the picture painted by federal...

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