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(RNS) — Between President Joe Biden’s campaign exit and Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision on her running mate, Black church leaders were busy whipping up support for the Democratic presidential hopeful with a series of virtual events.  Last week, about 750 “first ladies,” mostly wives of pastors leading Black churches, convened to talk about Harris
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By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Understanding preventative healthcare Key trends in preventative healthcare The role of technology in preventative care Benefits of a proactive health approach Challenges in implementing preventative healthcare Case study: Successful preventative health programs Conclusions References Further reading Understanding preventative healthcare The United States has the highest health
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American Heart Association Aug 8 2024 One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20-30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division
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By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Aug 8 2024 In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, researchers assessed insulin-independent diabetes remission by total dietary replacement (TDR) in England. Study: Early findings from the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme: a prospective evaluation of real-world implementation. Image
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Cleveland Clinic Aug 8 2024 New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk
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University of Birmingham Aug 8 2024 Pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease have been identified using a new technique developed at the University of Birmingham.  The method will help scientists better understand the changes in the brain that lead to motor neurone disease (MND) and could eventually yield insights that will help with the
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