Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) –Drinking a lot of soft drinks may increase the risk for asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study suggests. Nearly 17,000 people aged 16 and older in South Australia were asked about...

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 Review with a doctor your medical history (HealthDay News) — Although exercise should help improve your health, a medical checkup before you start an exercise program can help ensure a safe beginning. The womenshealth.gov website offers this list of potential risk factors that should be evaluated by a doctor before you start exercising: If you...

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But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — Middle-school kids who participate in lots of sports are less likely to start smoking than other kids, new research finds. Yet, students with teammates who smoke are more likely to smoke, too. This apparent influence...

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But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — Taking short breaks while exercising, or “intermittent” exercise, is an effective way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new British study. The researchers also found...

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Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players By Jenifer Goodwin WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — Intense training combined with insufficient nutrition may threaten the health of young female soccer players, suggests a new study that finds menstrual irregularities and stress fractures are common among these athletes. Nearly...

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