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Dreaming of fewer running injuries? Start with better sleep
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Dreaming of fewer running injuries? Start with better sleep
Recreational runners who do not get enough sleep - either quality or duration - are nearly twice as likely to sustain an injury, according to new research from the Netherlands.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Can mindfulness combat anxiety?

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Can mindfulness combat anxiety?
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis explore potential for mindfulness techniques to calm anxiety.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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How choirs help combat loneliness! Worth a few minutes of your time
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A community of choirs
Western countries seeking to combat the modern ills of loneliness, social fragmentation and political polarisation can learn from their Scandinavian ally's remarkable choral tradition.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Research hints at the potential of pain relief with CBD
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Research hints at the potential of pain relief with CBD
Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester effectively deliver CBD to the brains of mice for neuropathic pain relief with no adverse side effects.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Meditation retreat rapidly reprograms body and mind
A one-week mind-body retreat triggered systematic brain and molecular changes linked to resilience, pain relief and stress recovery
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Meditation retreat rapidly reprograms body and mind
UC San Diego researchers find that a weeklong mind-body retreat led to rapid changes in brain function and blood biology, boosting resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery—showing how medita...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Insect protein added to pasteurized dairy products and brownies as part of a more sustainable diet
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Insect protein added to pasteurized dairy products and brownies as part of a more sustainable diet
The results suggest that it is a very promising way to increase the acceptability of this alternative source of protein
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November 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
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Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
New preclinical research from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC suggests that resistance training may offer greater protection against obesity and type 2 diabetes than endurance exercise...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Autism: What does the latest science tell us?
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Autism: What does the latest science tell us?
Experts are raising the alarm on the resurgence of unproven claims related to the causes of autism. Unverified assertions about Tylenol® usage during pregnancy and vaccines administered to infants...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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What is the most useful thing you have learnt about fibromyalgia?
November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Fat or carbs? The neural mechanism underlying food choices was revealed
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Fat or carbs? The neural mechanism underlying food choices revealed
Neural pathways related to total calorie intake have been extensively studied. However, it remains unclear how these mechanisms control food choices. Yasuhiko Minokoshi and Ken-ichiro Nakajima’s...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 295 – 2025 ACE Report Card on #Arthritis Medication Coverage.

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Arthritis At Home 295 – 2025 ACE Report Card on Arthritis Medication Coverage | Arthritis At Home
This episode of Arthritis At Home features ACE President, Cheryl Koehn, and VP of Communications and Public Affairs, Kelly Lendvoy.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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GLP-1 drugs are effective for weight loss, but more independent studies needed
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions.

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GLP-1 drugs effective for weight loss, but more independent studies needed
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by the World Health Or...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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What is the biggest challenge facing the fibro and lupus community?
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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SGLT-2 diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of autoimmune diseases
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SGLT-2 diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of autoimmune diseases
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compare...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Fibromyalgia - 'Sculpting helps us forget our chronic pain'
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Fibromyalgia: 'Sculpting helps us forget our chronic pain'
Two brothers say immersing themselves in creating art means they can go longer without pain relief.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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What advice would you give to a person who has just been diagnosed with fibro or lupus?
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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In your view, has President Trump been positive or negative for the fibro and lupus community?
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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At what age were you diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
October 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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A Stress Link to Lupus www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/w...
A Stress Link to Lupus (Published 2017)
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October 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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‘Skinny fat’ linked to silent artery damage, McMaster study reveals
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‘Skinny fat’ linked to silent artery damage, McMaster study reveals
A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy.  
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October 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Just half an hour of less sitting each day can improve energy metabolism
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Just half an hour of less sitting each day can improve energy metabolism
New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behaviour can be particular...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), including transcutaneous cervical (tcVNS) and auricular (taVNS) modalities, has emerged as a promising neuromodulatory therapy for a range of neurological ...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to physical and mental well-being, study finds
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Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage to physical and mental wellbeing, study finds
A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly one-third
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Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly one-third
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, acc...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Can a keto diet help protect brain energy?
Mizzou researchers found that switching to a high-fat, low-carb diet may improve brain health
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Can a keto diet help protect brain energy?
There may be a way to protect brain energy to preserve cognition — and the secret could lie on your plate. Think fish and seafood, meat, non-starchy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs and ev...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM