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The study, published in the 'American Sociological Review', suggests that single motherhood can bring about relentless health consequences later in the mothers' lives.

Research reports from the Ohio State University indicate potential health threats for women single-handedly taking care of their children.

According to the study, the promising drug helps in reversing adverse effects of the natural process of autophagy in heart muscle.

Joseph Hill, chief of cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre and his colleagues initiated the study in mice and said, “Autophagy is a natural process by which cells eat their own proteins to provide needed resources in times of stress.”

Tai Chi is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle, graceful flowing movements and stretching that has been practised for more 500 years. Also called tai chi chuan, the practice combines meditation with slow, gentle physical exercise, deep breathing and relaxation.

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To reach their findings, a team of British and South Korean scientists analyzed 35 existing systematic reviews of Tai Chi found in English-language, Chinese, and Korean databases.