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A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health may reduce odds of developing ocular diseases

In a new study, investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy.

20 Aug 2020

Osteoarthritis patients can benefit from a qualified, conservative therapy program

A Norwegian study has now shown how many patients with osteoarthritis (OA) can benefit from a qualified, conservative therapy program.

19 Aug 2020

Conservative therapy program can improve quality of osteoarthritis care

With implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of osteoarthritis care can improve and patients can delay the need for an artificial hip or knee joint.

19 Aug 2020

Low levels of 'good' cholesterol common among people in Latin America and the Caribbean

Low levels of HDL cholesterol, the so-called 'good' cholesterol, are the most common lipid disorder in countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, a new meta-analysis published in eLife shows.

18 Aug 2020

High intensity physical activity in early life can prevent osteoporosis in later life

High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximise peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Bristol.

18 Aug 2020

New study finds a connection between traffic noise and obesity

Transport noise is a major problem in Europe, with over 100 million people living in areas where road traffic noise exceeds levels greater than 55dB, the health-based threshold set by the EU.

17 Aug 2020

TGen review: Postmenopausal women at higher risk for developing NALFD

A review article authored by a researcher at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, suggests that following menopause, women are at higher risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol.

14 Aug 2020

Social connection found to be the strongest protective factor for depression

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have identified a set of modifiable factors from a field of over 100 that could represent valuable targets for preventing depression in adults.

14 Aug 2020

Lockdowns and business closures could fuel the rise of obesity, warn researchers

Scientists sound the alarm: Lockdowns may escalate the obesity epidemic Emotional stress, economic anxiety, physical inactivity and social distance - locking down society to combat COVID-19 creates psychosocial insecurity that leads to obesity, warn three Danish researchers.

13 Aug 2020

Parks and public services at greater distances increase physical activity in older people

Physical activity destinations more than 500 meters from home may encourage older people to engage in physical activity. Outdoor mobility facilitating parks, walking trails, and public services at greater distances increased physical activity, according to a study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä.

13 Aug 2020

Pediatric cardiologists offer advice on when kids can return to sports after COVID-19

A trio of pediatric cardiologists is offering important advice on if and when it is safe for children and teens to return to playing sports after recovering from COVID-19.

12 Aug 2020

New research on COVID-19 and aging

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in August 2020 shows that genetic factors, chronic disease, and biological aging define the relationship between aging and the severity of COVID-19.

11 Aug 2020

Pupil size predicts death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure

Pupil size predicts death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure, according to research published today in ESC Heart Failure, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

11 Aug 2020

New insight into the molecular underpinnings of muscle development

In the world of weightlifting, some people gain more muscle faster than others, no matter what they do. Now, a novel human study may explain why this happens.

6 Aug 2020

Researchers discover how to activate brown fat in humans

The receptor responsible for activating the energy-burning property of brown fat in humans has been identified.

5 Aug 2020

UCLA launches new study to revolutionize detection, treatment of depression

While the capability to diagnose cancer and heart problems has advanced by giant steps in recent years, methods to detect depression have stubbornly stayed the same for more than a century: Observe patients, and ask them how they are doing.

4 Aug 2020

Self-measurements using fitness watches generate insecurity and anxiousness

How does measuring our sleep, exercise and heart rates using various apps and fitness watches affect us? Self-quantifying may better the understanding of our individual health, but according to a new study, it also gives rise to anxiety.

4 Aug 2020

How COVID-19 lockdown affected the heart

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in August 2020 shows that heart rate variability assessments, used to evaluate the health of the heart and blood vessels, are useful in identifying changes in health and well being throughout lockdown related to COVID-19.

4 Aug 2020

American baby boomers have lower cognition scores than earlier generations

In a reversal of trends, American baby boomers scored lower on a test of cognitive functioning than did members of previous generations, according to a new nationwide study.

3 Aug 2020

Poor nutrition, reduced physical activity during COVID-19 lockdown adversely affected England’s mental health

Poor nutrition and less physical activity, during lockdown, adversely affected mental health in England, according to preliminary findings today from an Oxford University study.

30 Jul 2020

Physical Activity News and Research

A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health may reduce odds of developing ocular diseases

Osteoarthritis patients can benefit from a qualified, conservative therapy program

Conservative therapy program can improve quality of osteoarthritis care

Low levels of 'good' cholesterol common among people in Latin America and the Caribbean

High intensity physical activity in early life can prevent osteoporosis in later life

New study finds a connection between traffic noise and obesity

TGen review: Postmenopausal women at higher risk for developing NALFD

Social connection found to be the strongest protective factor for depression

Lockdowns and business closures could fuel the rise of obesity, warn researchers

Parks and public services at greater distances increase physical activity in older people

Pediatric cardiologists offer advice on when kids can return to sports after COVID-19

New research on COVID-19 and aging

Pupil size predicts death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure

New insight into the molecular underpinnings of muscle development

Researchers discover how to activate brown fat in humans

UCLA launches new study to revolutionize detection, treatment of depression

Self-measurements using fitness watches generate insecurity and anxiousness

How COVID-19 lockdown affected the heart

American baby boomers have lower cognition scores than earlier generations

Poor nutrition, reduced physical activity during COVID-19 lockdown adversely affected England’s mental health

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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