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Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer evaluated the impact of combined exercise and dietary intervention on fatigue, body composition, and physical function in ovarian cancer patients. The PADOVA trial found that the intervention's effectiveness significantly depends on patient adherence.

13 May 2024

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Study found that personalized dietary programs (PDP) led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health compared to standard dietary advice, with notable reductions in weight, triglyceride levels, and waist circumference.

13 May 2024

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health today announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

13 May 2024

Pioneering regulatory measures in China prove effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior

Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research.

13 May 2024

Can virtual reality be the future of brain health? New research suggests VR exercise enhances working memory

The impact of virtual reality (VR) exercise on brain functioning.

13 May 2024

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

13 May 2024

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that smokers tend to eat less and have less healthy eating habits than non-smokers, which could help explain why smokers often gain weight when they quit.

13 May 2024

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), reveals the anti-inflammatory power of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in adults living with the low-grade inflammation of obesity, shedding light on its potential to help prevent multiple metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

13 May 2024

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

The long-term effects of flooding on mortality.

10 May 2024

Frequent salt addition at the table increases gastric cancer risk by 41%

Addition of salt to food at the table and risk of developing stomach cancer.

10 May 2024

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

A recent study investigated whether sedentary time (ST), light-intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during childhood and young adulthood influence cardiac structure and function.

9 May 2024

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

The relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and cause-specific death.

9 May 2024

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aggregating over 20.9 million observations, shows cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as a consistent predictor of reduced morbidity and mortality across various health outcomes in adults.

8 May 2024

New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

8 May 2024

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

Pioneering regulatory measures in China prove effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior

Can virtual reality be the future of brain health? New research suggests VR exercise enhances working memory

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

Frequent salt addition at the table increases gastric cancer risk by 41%

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

Increase in sedentary time from childhood associated with progressing heart enlargement

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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