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Long-term, 30-year CVD risk may help inform therapy for stage 1 hypertension

A comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that the long-term, 30-year risk should be considered in addition to the short-term, 10-year risk to help inform when to begin medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

15 Jul 2024

Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women

The association between lifestyle factors and mental illness (MI) in college-going women.

15 Jul 2024

Sleep duration, chronotype, and lifestyle affect cognitive decline

Researchers explore the impact of lifestyle and health conditions on the prevalence and incidence of cognitive decline.

15 Jul 2024

40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices

Nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in 2019 were due to modifiable risk factors, with cigarette smoking as the leading cause. This study highlights the potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through lifestyle changes.

14 Jul 2024

Lifestyle changes can greatly reduce heart disease risk in people with high genetic risk

Study highlights the significant impact of genetic risk and lifestyle on early- and late-onset cardiovascular diseases, showing that lifestyle improvements can notably reduce CVD risk, especially in high genetic risk individuals.

14 Jul 2024

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Widely available over-the counter nasal sprays could keep upper respiratory tract infections - like colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat, and sinus infections - at bay, and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing, one of the largest trials to date to test their effectiveness finds.

12 Jul 2024

Experts identify sex and gender differences in cognitive resistance and resilience to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers investigated sex-related and gender-specific resistance and resilience factors in Alzheimer's disease.

10 Jul 2024

Osteoarthritis linked to accelerated progression of severe long-term conditions

Osteoarthritis - a condition in which the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down - may more than double the risk of speedy progression to accumulating severe long term conditions (multimorbidity), finds a 20 year study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

9 Jul 2024

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

The risk of early prostate cancer death among men with higher versus lower genetic risk.

9 Jul 2024

Exploring the link between lifestyle patterns and depression in diabetic individuals

The impact of lifestyle patterns and diet on depression in individuals with diabetes.

9 Jul 2024

Beyond BMI: New framework for obesity diagnosis prioritizes overall health

The system for diagnosing and managing obesity can no longer be about just body mass index (BMI), which is excluding many people who would benefit from obesity treatment.

8 Jul 2024

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

8 Jul 2024

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

Researchers assessed whether non-imaging data could be used to identify people with coronary atherosclerosis.

8 Jul 2024

UniSA's 'Small Steps' program promotes healthier lifestyles to reduce dementia risk

Whether it’s more sleep or more exercise, simple lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of dementia.

8 Jul 2024

Neuromuscular training reduces chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and improves patient outcomes

Researchers found that neuromuscular training significantly reduces the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, improving patient quality of life and treatment outcomes.

7 Jul 2024

Smoking identified as key factor in accelerated cognitive decline

Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

5 Jul 2024

How sedentary behavior impacts well-being and quality of life

Researchers explore the impact of different domains of sedentary behavior on an individual’s quality of life and well-being.

5 Jul 2024

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

The relationship between sleep-wake changes and depressive symptoms among midlife women.

4 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that adherence to a healthy lifestyle can significantly mitigate the genetic risk of obesity and its related morbidities, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy behaviors irrespective of genetic predisposition.

4 Jul 2024

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

A study in Nature Food reveals that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy may increase exposure to harmful environmental contaminants, affecting fetal health. The research highlights the need to balance dietary guidelines with potential chemical exposure risks.

3 Jul 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

Long-term, 30-year CVD risk may help inform therapy for stage 1 hypertension

Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women

Sleep duration, chronotype, and lifestyle affect cognitive decline

40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices

Lifestyle changes can greatly reduce heart disease risk in people with high genetic risk

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Experts identify sex and gender differences in cognitive resistance and resilience to Alzheimer's disease

Osteoarthritis linked to accelerated progression of severe long-term conditions

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

Exploring the link between lifestyle patterns and depression in diabetic individuals

Beyond BMI: New framework for obesity diagnosis prioritizes overall health

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

UniSA's 'Small Steps' program promotes healthier lifestyles to reduce dementia risk

Neuromuscular training reduces chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and improves patient outcomes

Smoking identified as key factor in accelerated cognitive decline

How sedentary behavior impacts well-being and quality of life

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

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