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Older adults who live independently and suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (e.g. hip, knee, ankle, or foot) had less pain after participating in a seated yoga program for 8 weeks.

Adults who follow a vegetarian diet have lower blood pressure than those who eat meat. Lower blood pressure can reduce risk of death from heart disease and stroke.

Women 18 to 30 years old reported that an iron-chip containing heat patch was as effective as ibuprofen at treating menstrual pain.

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A single night without sleep can cause a buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Getting less sleep on average is associated with more buildup.

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Adults who took the probiotic combination sold as Kyo-Dophilus daily experienced an ease in seasonal allergy symptoms.

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Putting the lid down before flushing could help prevent the spread of viruses including SARS-CoV-2 through toilet spray.

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People should not hesitate to perform hands-only CPR on anyone experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Some patients with COVID-19 exhibited abnormal blood clotting, with many micro-clots in the lungs. Those with more clotting were more likely to require ICU admission or die.

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The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans.

Loss of smell and taste are possible symptoms of COVID-19 that can be used to help diagnose the disease at an early stage and distinguish it from the flu.

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