Expert offers tips for those whose jobs require sitting all day FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Spending long hours at your desk may boost your work productivity, but it can harm your health, an expert warns. There’s growing evidence that the more time you spend sitting each day, the greater your risk of heart...

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Certain weight-loss methods can lead to organ damage, study says FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Overweight or obese people with chronic kidney disease may suffer further kidney damage if they use certain weight-loss methods, a new study warns. Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzed the eating and lifestyle habits of nearly 11,000 overweight or obese adults...

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Sugary beverages can cause obesity, tooth decay, experts say FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Many young children from low-income families drink too much juice, new research shows. To fight childhood obesity and tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children aged 6 and under consume only one serving of juice — even 100...

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Strength training could offer many benefits (HealthDay News) — Lifting weights and other forms of strength training can offer a host of health rewards for people 65 and older, experts say. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these potential benefits for seniors of strength training: Better management of chronic diseases, including diabetes....

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