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Physically active lessons may positively impact the cognitive performance of children

Researchers evaluated the effects of physically active lessons on cognitive performance.

2 Jun 2023

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal motor neuron disease that causes people to gradually lose control of their muscles.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Anxiety and depression are the mental health issues most commonly associated with inflammatory arthritis, and it is well-established that there is a link between mental health issues and poor health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

The relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

1 Jun 2023

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Sixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new McGill University study say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors - like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events - and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

The interplay between variations of menstrual cycle length and age, ethnicity, and body weight

Study compares menstrual cycle length with ethnic and body mass characteristics.

31 May 2023

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Study explores the effects of a green-MED diet enriched in polyphenols and reduced in red/processed meat on the methylome and transcriptome levels. It aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed metabolic improvements.

30 May 2023

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Researchers examine the potential relationship between tea and coffee consumption during midlife and the risk of developing dementia in later life.

30 May 2023

Study shatters myths: Toddlers, including those with health issues, exceed WHO physical activity standards

Research examines the association between physical activity, child development, social context, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children using data from the ActiveCHILD cohort study in the UK. It aims to provide insights into the relationship between these factors and shed light on physical activity patterns in different developmental and health states.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.

30 May 2023

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Researchers compare changes in hemoglobin A1c and glycemic variability to understand the impacts of two calorie-restricted weight loss diets.

30 May 2023

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Research aims to compare the effects of a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet, fasting, and supplementation with ketone salts on energy expenditure and appetite perception. The study found that a 24-hour ketogenic diet may contribute to maintaining a neutral energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.

29 May 2023

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes.

27 May 2023

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

The UOC is leading a project to make health monitoring using radio frequency identification technology available to all. Smart clothing uses sweat to monitor health.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

Physical Activity News and Research

Physically active lessons may positively impact the cognitive performance of children

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

The interplay between variations of menstrual cycle length and age, ethnicity, and body weight

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Study shatters myths: Toddlers, including those with health issues, exceed WHO physical activity standards

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

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