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Can massage therapy improve well-being in pediatric cancer patients?

A recent study conducted at the Cancer Center, Shands Hospital, University of Florida, Gainesville, has shed light on the potential benefits of massage therapy (MT) for pediatric oncology and hematology patients. Led by Jolie N. Haun and colleagues (2009), the study aimed to assess the physical and psychological effects of MT on children with cancer or blood diseases. The research, published in a respected medical … Continue reading Can massage therapy improve well-being in pediatric cancer patients?

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Does a 12-week group exercise program improve physiological and psychological health in overweight women?

In 2004, A study conducted by S. Grant, et. al., delved into the effects of a 12-week functional exercise regimen on overweight women. The study aimed to explore the potential benefits of such a program on various physiological and psychological parameters. The study involved twenty-six participants, with thirteen engaging in the exercise program and thirteen serving as controls. The participants, averaging 63 years of age, … Continue reading Does a 12-week group exercise program improve physiological and psychological health in overweight women?

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