Health in a Heartbeat UF Health
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- Health & Fitness
Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends.
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Tattoo ink often comes with a secret ingredient
Tattoos are now mainstream. They were once relegated to tough guys and the biceps of sailors who wanted to celebrate anchors and their mothers, not necessarily in that order. That...
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Water bears might hold clue to future anti-aging meds
These microscopic creatures have cute nicknames. Water bear. Or Moss piglet. Scientists call them tardigrades [taar·duh·graydz]. They have the rare ability to suspend their metabolism. That makes them remarkably resilient....
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Stress is best viewed as a challenge
Less stress is best. But sometimes tough situations are unavoidable. A new study shows that how we view these situations can make a huge impact on our mental and physical...
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Don’t underestimate the power of a sports bra
For women who take running seriously, your sports bra can be friend or foe. A new study suggests that wearing a sports bra with an underband that is too snug...
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For men, some hobbies associated with greater neurological risk
Golfing, yard work, hunting and woodworking are enjoyable weekend pastimes for some men. Now, it turns out those activities may heighten the risk of neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at the University...
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Study discovers protein responsible for how we feel cold
Whether it’s an overly zealous use of air conditioning or a frigid January morning, you and other mammals have one thing in common: You can sense when it’s cold. But...