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Scientists discover a cause of heart disease
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For healthy people, benefits of statins ‘may be marginal at best’
In a new study, researchers found the benefits of statins for people without heart disease (known as primary prevention) are small and uncertain and...
The road to better exercise might be in your playlist
Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program – and picking the right tunes could even improve performance.
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Chronic back pain could lead to serious vascular diagnosis
Ryan Basore spent years struggling with backaches.
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Why heart drug statins give muscle pain
In a new study, researchers found a potential mechanism explaining why some people who take drugs to lower their cholesterol develop sore, aching muscles.
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Activity trackers may benefit people with diabetes and heart disease
In a new study, researchers have done the largest ever review of the effect of movement-monitoring devices, such as pedometers, on the activity of...
Heart attack patients with mild cognitive problems get fewer treatments
In a new study, researchers found people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are less likely to receive proven heart attack treatment in the...
Losing weight—and keeping it off—may protect your heart and metabolic function
In a new study, researchers found people who lose weight and keep it off can stabilize or even improve their cardio-metabolic risk factors compared...
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