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Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

The effects of four types of sweeteners on insulin sensitivity in young adults.

4 Jan 2024

Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors

For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get stronger through physical activity.

3 Jan 2024

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

3 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 Jan 2024

Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to feel fitter and happier in 2024

For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to success.

2 Jan 2024

WVU expert offers tips on making lifestyle changes that have larger impact on long-term health

Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year's resolution, you probably won't stick to it.

29 Dec 2023

Study links upgraded fitness to reduced hospital admissions

People who maintain or increase their aerobic fitness are at less risk of being hospitalized in future, particularly if they were hospitalized previously.

22 Dec 2023

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

21 Dec 2023

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

A Nutrients journal study models the impact of dietary changes on triglyceride levels in women of reproductive age, showing significant reductions with increased intake of minimally processed foods and omega-3-rich foods.

20 Dec 2023

Daily beetroot juice supplement improves blood pressure and walking distance in COPD patients

A 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure and improved how far patients could walk in six minutes in research published today (Wednesday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

19 Dec 2023

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals that cinnamon extract significantly inhibits adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, offering potential benefits against obesity by reducing fat production and enhancing lipolysis in both cell models and mice.

18 Dec 2023

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Study in The American Journal of Medicine reveals that increased social vulnerability in the US leads to worse lifestyle behaviors and health characteristics, with distinct geographic disparities calling for precision medicine approaches.

18 Dec 2023

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines in muscle strength and quality of life in elderly adults.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Study finds that consumption of red, processed, and unprocessed meat significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting the benefits of substituting meat with nuts, legumes, and dairy.

17 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

With summer holidays only weeks away, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

15 Dec 2023

Physically active women less likely to develop breast cancer before menopause

Regular leisure time physical activity may reduce the risk of breast cancer for women before menopause, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now.

15 Dec 2023

Physical Activity News and Research

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to feel fitter and happier in 2024

WVU expert offers tips on making lifestyle changes that have larger impact on long-term health

Study links upgraded fitness to reduced hospital admissions

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

Daily beetroot juice supplement improves blood pressure and walking distance in COPD patients

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

Physically active women less likely to develop breast cancer before menopause

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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