Leisure time exercise beats hard labor for heart health
A German study of 800 adults ages 40 to 68 shows heavy job related physical effort raises coronary heart disease risk about fivefold, while regular leisure time activity lowers risk. Endurance training outside work offers greater heart benefits than iso metric work on the job, especially for high risk individuals.
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Washington AP scientists report finasteride, sold as Proscar, cut prostate cancer risk by nearly a quarter in 18 000 men 55 plus over seven years. Study halted early due to strong results. however, those who developed cancer on Proscar showed more aggressive tumors. Overall impact and mechanism remain unclear.
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