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Heavy screen time associated with overweight, abdominal obesity among children

A recently completed study indicates that Finnish children who spend a lot of time in front of screens have a heightened risk for overweight and abdominal obesity, regardless of the extent of their physical activity.

9 Aug 2019

Rutgers' CHJL launches interactive resources to address inequities in cancer treatment

The Cancer Health Justice Lab at the Rutgers School of Public Health has launched a series of educational programming on cancer information, prevention, and treatment.

8 Aug 2019

Obesity plagues Hispanics and blacks in Colorado, nation’s ‘healthiest’ state

Colorado stands out on the map of U.S. obesity rates, a cool green rectangle surrounded by more alarming shades of yellow, orange and red.

8 Aug 2019

HistoIndex, ILBS launch Center of Excellence to enhance NASH diagnostics and clinical trials

In a cross border collaboration, HistoIndex and the Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, India have jointly launched a Centre of Excellence to aid diagnostics and clinical trials focusing on NASH.

8 Aug 2019

Genetic effects on obesity can be lessened by several kinds of regular exercise

For people who inherited genes that increase their chance of becoming obese, there is hope for keeping the weight off.

From PLOS ONE 6 Aug 2019

iTHRIV and community groups partner to address health needs across Virginia

Four biomedical research projects to improve the health of Virginians will be funded by the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), a Clinical Translational Science Award Hub.

5 Aug 2019

Cardiovascular disease mortality rates have almost stopped declining, research finds

Heart disease and stroke mortality rates have almost stopped declining in many high-income countries, including Australia, and are even increasing in some countries, according to new research.

5 Aug 2019

Reducing sugary drink consumption and obesity risk through youth empowerment

First-of-its-kind study had Worchester youths create their own narratives about reducing sugary drink consumption, successfully leading to behavior changes and preventing excess weight gain.

2 Aug 2019

Appendicular muscle mass can be effective strategy for predicting longevity in older people

Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School in Brazil.

1 Aug 2019

International collaborative pinpoints key areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention

An international collaborative led by Ludwig Cancer Research and Cancer Research UK has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer.

31 Jul 2019

Regular physical activity in childhood linked to higher lung-function values in adolescent girls

Physical activity has many well-known health benefits, but its association with lung function in childhood and adolescence is not well understood.

31 Jul 2019

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

It's the proportionately of a newborn -- a measure that includes both birthweight and length -- that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

30 Jul 2019

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

The University of California, Berkeley announced today that it has received a five-year grant expected to total $47 million from the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) to incorporate advanced brain imaging into the Alzheimer's Association's groundbreaking clinical trial, the U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER), to determine whether lifestyle changes can protect memory in people at risk of developing dementia.

29 Jul 2019

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night's sleep. Now there's evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

29 Jul 2019

Study examines adherence of U.S. adults to physical activity guidelines

The proportion of U.S. adults adhering to the "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services didn't significantly improve between 2007 and 2016 but time spent sitting increased.

27 Jul 2019

Non-exercisers more likely to have fatty liver disease

"Training with high enough intensity to improve fitness can be important both for preventing and treating fatty liver disease," says Ilaria Croci, a postdoctoral fellow in Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Cardiac Exercise Research Group and at the University of Queensland in Australia.

26 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar.

26 Jul 2019

Family experiences of African Americans influence risk and management of Type 2 diabetes

African American families not only share a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, but many myths and misconceptions about the disease are often passed on from one generation to the next.

25 Jul 2019

Walking too slowly may foreshadow future mobility problems

Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important role in living a vibrant, healthy life. Walking short distances allows you to get the physical activity you need, live independently, go shopping, access health care, and engage in a social life.

24 Jul 2019

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

Researchers have found that young adults who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight than those who eat breakfast.

23 Jul 2019

Physical Activity News and Research

Heavy screen time associated with overweight, abdominal obesity among children

Rutgers' CHJL launches interactive resources to address inequities in cancer treatment

Obesity plagues Hispanics and blacks in Colorado, nation’s ‘healthiest’ state

HistoIndex, ILBS launch Center of Excellence to enhance NASH diagnostics and clinical trials

Genetic effects on obesity can be lessened by several kinds of regular exercise

iTHRIV and community groups partner to address health needs across Virginia

Cardiovascular disease mortality rates have almost stopped declining, research finds

Reducing sugary drink consumption and obesity risk through youth empowerment

Appendicular muscle mass can be effective strategy for predicting longevity in older people

International collaborative pinpoints key areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention

Regular physical activity in childhood linked to higher lung-function values in adolescent girls

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Study examines adherence of U.S. adults to physical activity guidelines

Non-exercisers more likely to have fatty liver disease

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

Family experiences of African Americans influence risk and management of Type 2 diabetes

Walking too slowly may foreshadow future mobility problems

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

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