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Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Researchers reviewed the overarching theme of brain health from the perspective of aging and preventive care.

21 Jun 2023

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of diabetic diets containing D-allulose among type 2 diabetes patients.

21 Jun 2023

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to interact with their neighbors and have a stronger sense of community than people who live in car-dependent communities, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

20 Jun 2023

Study suggests that the overall physical health of adolescents was negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Researchers examined the impact of COVID-19 on the sleep, diet, and physical activity of mid to late adolescents.

20 Jun 2023

Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns

Researchers analyze sleep data from wearable devices to assess sleep patterns. Societal factors influence sleep quality and quantity, with exercise playing a positive role. Understanding social norms can help enhance the benefits of sleep on health and well-being.

19 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health. Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation, which can contribute to developing chronic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

AIHW report: Sports injury hospitalizations bounce back to pre-pandemic trends

In 2020-21, 66,500 Australians were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained while playing sport – an increase of 14,200 compared with the previous year, with the total number of injury hospitalizations largely in line with pre-COVID trends – according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

19 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

Physical activity helps counter age-related physical decline in older adults, but its impact on those in residential care with functional dependency, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy remains uncertain. Study examines the effects of exercise interventions on physical function in this population.

18 Jun 2023

California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms

As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters.

16 Jun 2023

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) - an alliance of leading cancer centers - convened a policy summit to examine how geography impacts cancer outcomes.

16 Jun 2023

Children with diabetes often fail to use CGM alarms to alert to dangerously low or high blood sugar levels

Children and teenagers who use continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to manage diabetes often fail to use the appropriate alarm settings to alert to dangerously low or harmful high blood sugar levels, according to a study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Wearable activity trackers could aid in faster recovery of hospital patients

Fitbits, Garmins or Apple Watches, whatever your preference, wearable activity trackers could help patients recover faster during a hospitalization, potentially easing some pressures on Australia's overburdened hospital system, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

15 Jun 2023

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has distilled and synthesized new scientific evidence and updated existing recommendations with the aim of optimizing the care of athletes at all levels of participation who have, or who are at risk of, concussion.

15 Jun 2023

Physical Activity News and Research

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

Study suggests that the overall physical health of adolescents was negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

AIHW report: Sports injury hospitalizations bounce back to pre-pandemic trends

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

Children with diabetes often fail to use CGM alarms to alert to dangerously low or high blood sugar levels

Wearable activity trackers could aid in faster recovery of hospital patients

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Cracking the code: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids' impact on glucose metabolism

Empowering aging adults: waist-worn sensors may revolutionize independent activity monitoring and promote healthy aging

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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