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HEALTH is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement in human health. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for physicians, health researchers and academics all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in health related problems. All manuscripts mu…
John P. Hoffmann
Research suggests that the prevalence of marijuana use and depression are increasing in the United States. Although it is not entirely clear what accounts for these coincident trends, several studies have shown that these two health concerns are associated am…
Kazumitsu Nawata, Moriyo Kimura, 1 1
Background: High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is considered one of the top global disease burden risk factors. In November 2017, the ACC/AHA and other organizations announced a new hypertension guideline of 130/80 mmHg. Data and Methods: We evaluate th…
Xiaoao Zou, Junhui Gao
Exercise and diet are two major factors that can cause change to the structure or the biodiversity of human gut microbiota. In this manuscript we have studied relationship between fitness intensity and dietary pattern to intestinal flora by evaluating case st…
Maria Clara de Souza Pereira Gama Maciel, Cássio Daniel Araújo da Silva, Fernanda Figueiroa Sanchez, Jamilly Rebouças Demosthenes Marques, Pablo Costa Cortez, Camila Miriam Suemi Sato Barros do Amaral, Naylla Morais de Souza, Roberta Lins Gonçalves
Measurement of respiratory muscle strength is performed through static measurements of maximal respiratory pressures and is an important tool for determining the existence and prognosis of neuromuscular and pulmonary disorders, such as weakness or fatigue of…
Luca Collebrusco, Simone Fabri, Antonio Furfaro, Ilaria Tanini, Rita Lombardini, Andrea Rizza, Paolo Zavarella
The Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education (EDUCAM) School of Osteopathy, following the earthquake that occurred in Amatrice-Italy on August 24 th 2016, promoted the project “Una mano per la salute” [One hand for health], aimed at giving therapeutic…
Nor Asiah Muhamad, Omar Mihat, Rushidi Ramly, Aniza Abdul Aziz, Rozanim Kamaruddin, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor, Noor Hashimah Abdullah, Mohd Arif Mohd Noor, Rohaida Ismail, Widya Astrina Wisman, Noor Aliza Lodz, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff
Introduction: A psychoactive substance has become an overwhelming public health burden globally. It causes social problems for the user and surrounding people which may affect work or study and cause negative economic impact. Objective: This study aims to tra…
Edmund O. Ndibuagu
Malaria is a major health problem in Nigeria that has as high as 25% of all global cases, and 30% of deaths attributable to malaria. In 2010, World Health Organization (WHO) recommended universal confirmation of diagnosis of malaria through blood parasitologi…
Richard J. Bloomer, Matthew Butawan, Nicholas J. G. Smith
Background: The smoking of Cannabis sativa, the marijuana plant, is increasing in popularity among young adults, even those who may be engaged in regular exercise ( i.e. , athletes). Research has shown the plant to have antioxidant and analgesic properties, b…
Nicholas J. G. Smith, Matt Butawan, Jade Caldwell, Richard J. Bloomer
Background: The use of standing desks has been associated with greater metabolic cost as compared to traditional seated desks. However, it is unclear as to the metabolic impact of standing desks in normal weight versus obese men and women. Methods: We compare…
Yoshihito Kurazumi, Reiko Hashimoto, Agnes Nyilas, Ken Yamashita, Kenta Fukagawa, Emi Kondo, Yoshiaki Yamato, Kunihito Tobita, Tadahiro Tsuchikawa
The biophilia hypothesis maintains that animals, which bring benefits for human survival, evolve adaptively to cause a positive emotional response or actions in the human evolution process. When connected in an advantageous environment for survival, effective…
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