Med students say conventional medicine would benefit by integrating alternative therapies
In the largest national survey of its kind, researchers from UCLA and the University of California, San Diego, measured medical students' attitudes and beliefs about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and found that three-quarters of them felt conventional Western medicine would benefit by integrating more CAM therapies and ideas. More

Start running and watch your brain grow, say scientists
Neuroscientists at Cambridge University have shown that running stimulates the brain to grow fresh grey matter and it has a big impact on mental ability. More

Yoga Reduces Cytokine Levels Known To Promote Inflammation
Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown. More

Doctors demand ban on man-made trans fats
Trans fats found in thousands of foodstuffs boost levels of 'bad' cholesterol, increasing heart attack risk, says UK Faculty of Public Health. More

Meditation on prescription: charity urges new remedy for depression
'Mindfulness' courses should be available on NHS, says Mental Health Foundation. More 

Hardly any adults do the recommended amount of exercise
Survey reveals 94% of men and 96% of women do not achieve amount of exercise recommended to keep them fit and healthy More

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