Medication needs might vary for patients who can’t walk a certain speed or distance, experts say By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — Frail, elderly people with high blood pressure may live longer than their peers with lower blood pressure, new research suggests. In the study of 2,340 seniors, low blood pressure...

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Walking or biking to school can help, too By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — Teens who play on three or more sports teams are much less likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who don’t play a sport, new research finds. The study also found that high school students...

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Youngsters who watched more TV had bigger bellies, lower muscular fitness levels, study finds MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — The amount of TV preschoolers watch seems to contribute to what their waist size and athletic abilities will be when they reach fourth grade, researchers report. The study, from researchers at the University of Montreal...

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Research shows some girls with the condition have physical pain, lower self-esteem By Barbara Bronson GrayHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — For many teen girls, an overly large cup size may not be such a good thing, with many reporting serious discomfort both physically and emotionally because of their large breasts. According to...

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