Osteopaths, health and similar

Notes about osteopaths, osteopathy, health related issues:

Regular workouts are protective against ischemic stroke

Well, who would thought it? Exercise can have a positive preventative effect against strokes? However, what did suprise me was that the level of exercise that is needed to gain a protective effect is greater than I would have happily recommended to a group of people with an average age of 69. Not ancient, I know, but taking up racquet sports does seem a brave move. Also, the protection seems to be for MEN ONLY.

Arthritis Suffers can reduce Pain with Tai Chi

The results of a new analysis by Arthritis Care & Research have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status.                                                                                                                     

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