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“Heading” the ball might affect amateur soccer players’ brain health, a new study says. Players who used their heads to pass or deflect a soccer ball were more likely to develop changes within the folds of their brains, researchers reported Sept. 17 in the journal Neurology. These folds are in the wrinkly outer area of… read on > read on >

Having trouble with bladder control? There might be an app for that, researchers say. Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called MyHealtheBladder, researchers reported Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open. The app delivered daily sessions over eight weeks, teaching the women about pelvic floor exercises, bladder control strategies,… read on > read on >

Kids are more likely to become couch potatoes — or enthusiastically active — based on what they see their parents doing day-to-day, a new study says. The example set by moms and dads appears to contribute to sedentary or active behavior in their children, researchers report in the journal Sports Medicine and Health Science. “Parents’… read on > read on >

Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive. However, that doesn’t mean they’re going to make it a regular habit, a new Cleveland Clinic survey says. About 30% of men do not engage in regular physical activity, according to a nationwide survey of 1,000 men 18 and… read on > read on >

Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful – you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who use a smartphone on the toilet have a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids than those who… read on > read on >

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Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study. Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said. Eating more fruits and veggies and working out more often… read on > read on >

Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for irregular heartbeat disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to findings presented Wednesday at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeting in Madrid.… read on > read on >

Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol,… read on > read on >