Ouchless artery test
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Research indicates that comparing the blood pressure in the ankle to that of the arm is a better predictor of heart attack than a compilation of risk factors. The blood pressure of the leg will exceed that of the arm if cholesterol has accumulated in the arteries of the lower body.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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Soothing sounds: even raucous tunes may be relaxing
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Research indicates that depressed seniors can benefit from listening to music. It is recommended that the music selected matches the mood of the listener, which is likely to be quite lively at first. More relaxing music is then gradually introduced.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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Fragrant fuel: scents may boost productivity
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Research indicates that people in rooms that had been sprayed with a baby-powder-scented or apple-scented air freshener worked faster than people in scent-free rooms. Productivity was boosted only when people liked the scent.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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