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Mass transit systems may improve public health by reducing obesity

Healthy mass transit systems could contribute to healthier communities, according to a new study by University of Illinois researchers that determined higher mass transit use was correlated with lower obesity rates in counties across the United States.

16 May 2017

Depression in elite athletes

Our main findings showed that high-performance athletes were just as likely as non-athletes to report mild or more severe depressive symptoms.

16 May 2017

New study explores safety of exercise in children with sickle cell disease

While regular exercise is known to reduce inflammation over time, it actually increases inflammation in the short term.

16 May 2017

Researchers find direct link between outdoor temperature and risk of gestational diabetes

Outdoor air temperature has a direct link to the risk of gestational diabetes, with a 6% to 9% relative increase in the risk of diabetes for every 10°C increase in temperature, according to a study published in CMAJ.

15 May 2017

World Obesity Federation recognizes obesity as chronic, relapsing disease

In a statement published today in the leading journal Obesity Reviews, the World Obesity Federation confirms its support for defining obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.

12 May 2017

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

Women with elevated levels of a protein in their blood may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study published in the May 10, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

11 May 2017

Family dog could help kids with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into daily lives

The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.

10 May 2017

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

The largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults has found that increased yogurt consumption was associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older women and men on the island of Ireland, after taking into account traditional risk factors.

10 May 2017

High levels of physical activity may slow aging at cellular level

Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can't stop Old Father Time.

10 May 2017

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

A Cleveland Clinic colon cancer risk assessment survey found that respondents who exercised more followed a healthy diet and did not smoke were less likely to have a personal history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps.

8 May 2017

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

New research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that secondhand smoke tends to have somewhat different effects on men and women.

5 May 2017

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in key brain regions? A new study led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers adds more information about how physical activity impacts brain physiology and offers hope that it may be possible to reestablish some protective neuronal connections.

3 May 2017

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new örebro study published in PLOS ONE.

3 May 2017

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

According to a new Finnish study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, and shows that, despite the person's weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.

3 May 2017

Findings highlight need to improve quality of care for high-risk patients with peripheral artery disease

Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These findings highlight the need to improve the quality of care for this high-risk group of individuals.

3 May 2017

Aspirin used in “baby” doses may prevent breast cancer, study suggests

A new study led by City of Hope researchers has found that regular use of low-dose aspirin (81mg) reduces breast cancer risk in women. Led by Leslie Bernstein, the team found that women who took the low-dose aspirin, also known as “baby” aspirin, at least three times per week had an overall 16% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.

2 May 2017

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the United States who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

2 May 2017

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. Measurements of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are used to evaluate indoor air quality, which is strongly linked to the levels of contaminants, such as gases and particles, circulating about with CO2.

28 Apr 2017

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

There is an age-related decline in children's physical activity levels as they progress through primary school, according to a British Heart Foundation-funded study.

28 Apr 2017

International consensus statement on recognizing and treating sport-related concussions published

There is no question that concussion is among the more concerning injuries in sport today. The question is how to best detect, assess, treat and prevent it.

27 Apr 2017

Physical Activity News and Research

Mass transit systems may improve public health by reducing obesity

Depression in elite athletes

New study explores safety of exercise in children with sickle cell disease

Researchers find direct link between outdoor temperature and risk of gestational diabetes

World Obesity Federation recognizes obesity as chronic, relapsing disease

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

Family dog could help kids with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into daily lives

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

High levels of physical activity may slow aging at cellular level

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

Findings highlight need to improve quality of care for high-risk patients with peripheral artery disease

Aspirin used in “baby” doses may prevent breast cancer, study suggests

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

International consensus statement on recognizing and treating sport-related concussions published

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