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Auckland, Dec 14 (IANS) The physical benefits of regular exercise are well documented. Now researchers in a New Zealand university say that people who routinely perform aerobic exercises are also smarter than those who do not.
( Springer ) The physical benefits of regular exercise and remaining physically active, especially as we age, are well documented. However, it appears that it is not only the body which benefits from exercise, but the mind too. The evidence for this is published in a new review by Hayley Guiney and Liana Machado from the University of Otago, New Zealand, which focuses on the importance of …
The physical benefits of regular exercise and remaining physically active, especially as we age, are well documented. However, it appears that it is not only the body which benefits from exercise, but the mind too. The evidence for this is published in a new review by Hayley Guiney and Liana Machado from the University of Otago, New Zealand, which focuses on the importance of physical activity …
The 12-day exercise that started yesterday involves Western nations such as the U.K. and France, as well as participants as varied as Japan, Yemen, Jordan, New Zealand and Estonia, according to the U.S. Navy. In an effort to avoid a showdown with the …
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Long viewed as a contributing factor in teenage isolation, computer games are now being used to treat adolescent depression in an innovative New Zealand programme.
New Zealand announced plans on Monday to ban the use of drugs offering so-called 'legal' highs unless manufacturers can provide clinical evidence that they are safe.
| Exercise RIMPAC 2012, which finishes on 3 August, is hosted by the United States. New Zealand's defence relationship with the US continues to develop. A number of US Marines took part in Exercise Alam Halfa in New Zealand. A number of activities have … See all stories on this topic » |
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A computer game designed to lift teenagers out of depression is as effective as one-on-one counselling, New Zealand doctors reported on Thursday in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A New Zealand company plans to implant pig cells in the human brain in a clinical trial to treat Parkinson’s disease and help improve movement and brain functions in patients. The clinical trials, planned for next year, would be the first using pig brain cells for potential treatment in humans. Living Cell Technologies Ltd said on Tuesday the treatment involves transplanting “support” cells from the brain of pigs that can help repair damaged nerve tissue in people with Parkinson’s. …
By Audrey Young New Zealand's defence ties with the United States are set to reach a new milestone with the arrival of 76 US military personnel for the first combat-focused joint exercise on New Zealand soil in more than 27 years.
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By Simon Collins Exercise and work during pregnancy are good for a mother's mental health – but the Growing Up in New Zealand study has found that they may also lead to having smaller babies. The study has found that low levels of physical activity in …
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Researchers in New Zealand have identified what they believe to be the 49 worst foods for weight loss. Here's the list. By Annie Hauser, Senior Editor FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2012 — Buyer beware: Just because a food's labeled “healthy,” “smart,” or …
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