Posts Tagged ‘United States’

You sitting down? Experts say it’ll kill you

January 21st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health.

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Birth in South Raises Stroke Risk for Life (HealthDay)

December 2nd, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) — People born in the “stroke
belt” of the southern United States have a lifelong higher risk of dying
of stroke than others, even if they live elsewhere later, a new study
shows.

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Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders (HealthDay)

November 22nd, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has witnessed a
modern cheerleading competition will not be surprised to learn that a new
study has found that stunts cause 60 percent of cheerleading injuries in
the United States.

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As U.S. health row rages, many seek care in Mexico (Reuters)

August 14th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Reuters – Retired police officer Bob Ritz has health insurance that covers his medical and dental care in the United States.

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