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New research confirms a more liberal approach to blood transfusions in heart attack patients

New research confirms a more liberal approach to blood transfusions in heart attack patients

A study by Rutgers Health shows that donating more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack could save lives. The study, published in , confirms a 2023 study that suggested mortality or recurrent heart attacks were more common in anemic patients who received less blood. Both studies were led by Jeffrey L. Carson, provost […]

popular exercise regimen may reduce the need for prescription drugs – new research

popular exercise regimen may reduce the need for prescription drugs – new research

Although CrossFit is often perceived as a sport that requires great fitness, that shouldn’t discourage you from trying it. CrossFit is designed to be accessible to everyone, with scalable workouts to suit all ages and abilities, on the principle that the needs of elite athletes and beginners differ only in intensity, not type. By combining […]

New research shows how long, intensely and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

New research shows how long, intensely and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

Can you reach out and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms above your head? If this sounds like a struggle, you may lack flexibility. Flexibility is the ability to move a joint through it full range of motion. It helps you do most sports activities and can prevent muscle […]