Health Briefs
Concussion aggravated by psychosomatic complaintsBreakthroughScientists writing for the journal Neurology found that the athletes who reported psychosomatic complaints before suffering a concussion took significantly longer to recover than those who had not.BizarreBeware of your nail polish. Researchers at the University of Georgia in the US have found that the amount of fat stored in our bodies may be influenced by exposure to phthalates, a chemical that appears in products ranging from nail polish to soap.Nutrition biteDrinking alcohol, being overweight and eating processed meat increase the risk of stomach cancer, says a report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund.If you do one thingWalk your dog in your old age. Findings published in the journal Gerontologist say dog walking has been linked to improved physical health in senior citizens...
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