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Scientists find why you should not spank your kids

Corporal punishment can be simply defined as the "intentional infliction of physical pain by any means for the purpose of punishment, correction, discipline, instruction,...

How often you exercise is more important than how much you exercise

Scientists found a little bit of daily activity could well be the most beneficial approach, at least for muscle strength.

Morning exercise may reduce high blood pressure in older people

Scientists found that in sedentary overweight older people, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure.

Moderate exercise can help people with colon cancer live longer

Not counting skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and...

Artificial sweeteners may make you fat

With nearly 40% of the world’s population now classified as obese, and increasing evidence pointing to sugar as the culprit, people are turning to...

Weight loss surgery can reduce heart disease risk

Scientists found obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) could benefit from bariatric surgery.

Morning exercise linked to lowest risks of heart disease, stroke

It is well established that exercise is good for heart health. Now in a study from Leiden University, scientists found that morning physical activity is associated...

High-fat diet may increase pain sensations without obesity or diabetes

Western diets are rich in fats—in particularly saturated fats, which have proved to be responsible for an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and associated conditions. Individuals...

Aerobic exercises shrink tumor, strongly reduce cancer spread risk

In a study from Tel Aviv University, scientists found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. They found intensity aerobic...

For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is...

While we don’t know for sure how long our lifestyles will be affected , we do know periods of reduced physical activity can affect health.