Physical Activity News and Research

RSS

Work-related stress linked to increased risk of future sick leave in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who experience work-related stress have a significantly increased risk of future sick leave, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Lack of influence and conflicts at work are clear stress factors.

15 Aug 2024

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Researchers investigated whether anti-inflammatory diets support cognitive functions among cardiometabolic disease (CMD) patients.

15 Aug 2024

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Higher coffee and caffeine intake are linked to increased skeletal muscle mass, but this association disappears in individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher.

14 Aug 2024

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Systematic review found that Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) programs in the U.S. are linked to increased meal participation, reduced obesity, and fewer school suspensions, though evidence on other outcomes is limited.

14 Aug 2024

Study highlights predictors of cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's disease

Older age, female sex, irregular heart rhythms, and daily activity levels can help to predict how much Alzheimer's Disease patients' cognitive function will decline, and how much they will depend on their caregivers over the next two years.

14 Aug 2024

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

The impact of different types and intensities of physical exercise on the gut microbiota and symptom alleviation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

14 Aug 2024

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections

Researchers identified 208 significant loci for neuroticism, revealing complex genetic influences on personality traits and their links to psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety.

13 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

Study shows that high processed meat intake significantly increases colorectal neoplasm risk, with effects equivalent to a 19 percentile increase in genetic risk scores, while red meat consumption shows no significant association.

11 Aug 2024

New NIH grant supports study on fear of falling in multiple sclerosis

Taylor Takla, a Ph.D. candidate in the translational neuroscience program in Wayne State University's School of Medicine, recently received a two-year, $96,812 F31 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health to study fear of falling in those with multiple sclerosis (MS).

9 Aug 2024

UQ researchers seek participants for study on factors influencing everyday back pain

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants for a study looking to understand what factors influence day-to-day back pain.

8 Aug 2024

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Study found that bran-enriched corn flour significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels in adults with elevated cholesterol, while having minimal impact on gut microbiota composition.

8 Aug 2024

$Poor physical function, not bone density, drives higher fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes$

Poor physical function, not bone density, drives higher fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes

Study indicates that older women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of fractures primarily due to impaired physical function rather than reduced bone density, despite stronger bone structure.

8 Aug 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Researchers assessed insulin-independent diabetes remission by total dietary replacement in England.

8 Aug 2024

Short bursts of high-intensity training found effective for stroke survivors

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20-30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

8 Aug 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

Work-related stress linked to increased risk of future sick leave in middle-aged women

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Study highlights predictors of cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's disease

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

New NIH grant supports study on fear of falling in multiple sclerosis

UQ researchers seek participants for study on factors influencing everyday back pain

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Poor physical function, not bone density, drives higher fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Short bursts of high-intensity training found effective for stroke survivors

Study reveals key brain cells help resist food temptations in favor of exercise

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

Pets significantly reduce anxiety and depression in women, especially those with childhood trauma

Study finds aspirin reduces colon cancer risk, with benefits varying by lifestyle factors

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Latest News