A study published in the British Medical Journal said tai chi is a good alternative to aerobic exercise for managing fibromyalgia. The chronic condition causes body pain and extreme tiredness. Researchers said symptoms improved most for patients who practiced tai chi at least twice a week for three to four months.
Lower back pain sufferers are not getting the right care, according to papers published in the Lancet. The findings suggested that the best treatment for people with the condition is stay active and work. Instead, many people are encouraged to rest and undergo unnecessary surgeries or seek prescriptions for pain killers.
The Apple Watch may be a beneficial tool in detecting irregular heartbeat. Researchers in California discovered that the smartwatch, combined with machine learning algorithms, were able to detect atrial fibrillation with high accuracy. An irregular heartbeat is the leading cause of a stroke.
SOURCE:
1 – The BMJ
2 – The Lancet
3 – Jama Cardiology