Archive for December, 2005

Diesel fumes may add to heart attack risk

London Free Press: By SHERYL UBELACKER, CP TORONTO — Breathing in diesel exhaust fumes at levels typically found in large cities disrupts important blood vessel functions, new research has shown, suggesting a possible mechanism linking higher heart attack rates during periods of high air pollution. Numerous studies over the last 20 years have shown that [...]

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Gentle yoga may soothe chronic back pain

Reuters: By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People plagued by chronic lower backaches may find some relief in yoga class, researchers reported Monday. Their study of 101 adults with persistent low back pain found that a gentle yoga class seemed to be a better alternative to either general exercise or a self-help book. [...]

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