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Study shows a rise in blood pressure during COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers examined blood pressure (BP) outcomes in individuals with hypertension during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

3 Nov 2022

Researchers corroborate the importance of exercise for cognitive function

Accumulating evidence finds that exercise can improve brain function and delay or prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

2 Nov 2022

The use of wearable health devices by cardiovascular disorder patients and those at an increased risk of cardiovascular disorders in the US

Researchers evaluated the usage of WHDs (wearable health devices) by cardiovascular (CVS) disorder patients and those at an increased risk of CVS disorders in the United States (US).

2 Nov 2022

Study finds most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

Researchers evaluated the dietary patterns of adults seeking weight loss and residing in the greater Pittsburgh city of Pennsylvania.

2 Nov 2022

NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

A University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologist has been awarded a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research that aims to understand how physical and mental health during pregnancy can help predict cardiovascular and mental health disorders in middle age.

2 Nov 2022

What is the dose-response association of device-measured vigorous physical activity with mortality and incident cardiovascular disease and cancer?

Researchers demonstrated the benefits of moderate amounts of vigorous physical activity (VPA) completed in short bouts in reducing the risk of heart diseases and cancers.

1 Nov 2022

Experts analyze the physical activity and health of children prior to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated shortfalls in children's physical activity around the world, according to a new study – and Scotland is not exempt.

1 Nov 2022

Most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their diet, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

31 Oct 2022

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of maternal obesity on brain development in the fetus.

31 Oct 2022

The impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on the risk of major cardiovascular and thromboembolic events post-COVID-19 diagnosis

A new study aimed to analyze the association between lifestyle risk factors, PRSs, and their interactions along with the risk of CVE within 90 days post-COVID-19 diagnosis.

31 Oct 2022

Research finds a significant increase in stroke incidence in those younger than 55 years

New research - funded by the Medical Research Foundation - has shown a sharp increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults, in a study of more than 94,000 people in Oxfordshire.

31 Oct 2022

Faulty gene may explain why some people gain excessive weight despite normal food intake

A faulty gene, rather than a faulty diet, may explain why some people gain excessive weight even when they don't eat more than others, UT Southwestern researchers at the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense have discovered.

28 Oct 2022

What are the contemporary hazards of cigarette smoking and benefits of quitting smoking by race, ethnicity, and sex among US adults?

Researchers quantified the association between cigarette smoking and all-cause and cause-specific deaths by sex, ethnicity, and race.

28 Oct 2022

Study finds sexual dimorphism in the development of vascular insulin resistance induced by obesogenic lifestyle

A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine is the first evidence in humans that short-term lifestyle changes can disrupt the response to insulin of blood vessels. It's also the first study to show men and women react differently to these changes.

27 Oct 2022

What is the association between regular physical activity and vaccination against COVID-19 among healthcare workers?

Researchers assessed the association between daily physical activity and COVID-19 vaccination among HCWs.

27 Oct 2022

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

New research found that the intestinal microbiome plays a critical role in the metabolic processes that affect cognition, body composition, and immune function.

26 Oct 2022

Study reveals the protective effect of polyphenols on adolescents' cardiovascular health

The consumption of polyphenols in adolescents is associated with a better cardiovascular health, according to a collaborative research study which includes the participation of the University of Barcelona, the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS, the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBEROBN), the Spanish Cardiovascular Research Network (CIBERCV) and the SHE Foundation.

25 Oct 2022

Physical Activity News and Research

Study shows a rise in blood pressure during COVID-19

Researchers corroborate the importance of exercise for cognitive function

The use of wearable health devices by cardiovascular disorder patients and those at an increased risk of cardiovascular disorders in the US

Study finds most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

What is the dose-response association of device-measured vigorous physical activity with mortality and incident cardiovascular disease and cancer?

Experts analyze the physical activity and health of children prior to COVID-19

Most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

The impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on the risk of major cardiovascular and thromboembolic events post-COVID-19 diagnosis

Research finds a significant increase in stroke incidence in those younger than 55 years

Faulty gene may explain why some people gain excessive weight despite normal food intake

What are the contemporary hazards of cigarette smoking and benefits of quitting smoking by race, ethnicity, and sex among US adults?

Study finds sexual dimorphism in the development of vascular insulin resistance induced by obesogenic lifestyle

What is the association between regular physical activity and vaccination against COVID-19 among healthcare workers?

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

Study reveals the protective effect of polyphenols on adolescents' cardiovascular health

Low meal frequency is suggested to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk

The association between school closing during the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility of weight gain among children

Amygdala may also be to blame for overeating, research finds

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Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

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