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UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

The associations between functional and structural components of social connection and all-cause and CVD mortality.

9 Nov 2023

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

The exploration of the link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk.

9 Nov 2023

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

The study in the International Journal of Obesity reports that cannabis and its derivatives may influence weight and waist circumference, with different effects on body fat, suggesting potential as a therapeutic aid in obesity management.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

Pandemic isolation linked to cognitive decline in UK's older population, study finds

The Lancet study on UK older adults finds COVID-19 pandemic's social restrictions contributed to a marked decline in cognitive functions like working memory and executive function, with sustained effects into the second year despite eased restrictions.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Teens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease twice as often as those who have easier access to food, likely because they rely on low-cost, ultra-processed foods, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Researchers investigated the potential implications of single-nucleotide variations in gut-residing bacterial species (microbiome) on human health.

7 Nov 2023

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Nov 2023

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

New research in The Journal of Nutrition links avocado consumption with lower diabetes risk, revealing specific metabolomic biomarkers that indicate potential for reduced fasting glucose and insulin levels.

5 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, "immortal" cells that can renew themselves forever - in our stores and media, claims about aging abound.

2 Nov 2023

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received a $3.12 million National Institutes of Health grant to study whether acupuncture can alleviate chest pain caused by stable angina.

2 Nov 2023

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Establishing a digital assistance system based on artificial intelligence to support patients / Sports Medicine research group of Mainz University involved in two projects coordinated by the Mainz University Medical Center.

2 Nov 2023

Mindfulness can help improve heart health by promoting healthy eating

Practicing mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart, a new study shows, because it improves self-awareness and helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet.

2 Nov 2023

From fear to fitness: study suggests exercise may ease aging anxiety in African Americans

Researchers examined the relationship between aging anxiety and its four constructs with physical activity (PA) levels and attitudes in middle-aged and older African Americans.

2 Nov 2023

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Researchers investigate the role of the mast-cell-specific receptor Mas-related G-protein-coupled receptor B2 (MrgprB2) in alcohol-withdrawal-induced headaches.

2 Nov 2023

Preschoolers' plate paradox: More calories served, less self-regulation at snack time

Children's energy intake rises and falls with the energy density of their meals, not due to self-regulation but rather the quantity of high-energy foods served, reveals a study on preschoolers' eating habits. The study suggests kids may not adjust their portion sizes as adults do, highlighting the need for mindful food serving practices.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 Nov 2023

Physical Activity News and Research

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

Pandemic isolation linked to cognitive decline in UK's older population, study finds

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Mindfulness can help improve heart health by promoting healthy eating

From fear to fitness: study suggests exercise may ease aging anxiety in African Americans

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Preschoolers' plate paradox: More calories served, less self-regulation at snack time

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

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