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Drug-Resistant Fungi Found in Commercial Flower Bulbs, Compost, Soil
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2024
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A tough-to-treat, drug-resistant fungal infection may be as close as your local garden center, new research shows.
Investigators at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens found high levels of multidrug-resistant fungi in compost, soil and flower bulbs sold at popular ...
Even a Small Urban Garden Can Boost Your Microbiome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2024
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A small urban garden can contribute to your health, especially if the garden contains rich soil, a new study shows.
A one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of participants' skin and appeared to improve their response to inflammation, researc...
Five Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do at Home
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- You might have heard that doing cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
Yet finding the time for the gym or even a trip to the local park can be a challenge wh...
Gardening Can Blossom Into Better Mental Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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If you are feeling stressed and depressed, new research suggests that grabbing a trowel and getting your hands dirty may improve your mood.
Researchers found that tending to plants can reap mental ...
Even a Little Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
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A few hours of exercise a week may help slow Parkinson's disease, even if it's just moderate activity such as walking or gardening, a new study suggests.
The key is to be consistent, the researchers found.
"Although medications can provide people with Parkinson's s...
Housework Might Boost Your Body & Mind
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2021
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Seniors, looking for a way to stay mentally quick and physically strong? Start scrubbing.
Researchers from Singapore say housework may be a key to keeping your brain sharp as you age.
Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
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Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say.
The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tended to increase their connection to nature during the pandemic ...
Daily Half-Hour Walk Can Greatly Boost Survival After Stroke
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- August 12, 2021
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After a stroke, survivors can greatly increase their odds for many more years of life through activities as easy as a half-hour's stroll each day, new research shows.
The nearly five-year-long Canadian study found that stroke survivors who walked or gardened at least thr...