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Soil pH and toxicity influence microbial community composition in new study

Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil.

13 Sep 2024

European athletes claim fastest Ironman times, outpacing Americans despite higher U.S. participation

European triathletes dominate Ironman races with the fastest times on Europe's flat, fast courses, outpacing American participants despite their larger numbers.

9 Sep 2024

The positive impact of ULEZ on children's health and environment

Four in ten children in Central London who traveled to school by car switched to more active modes of transport, such as walking, cycling, or public transport, following the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to new research. In the comparison area with no ULEZ, Luton, only two in ten children made this switch over the same period.

5 Sep 2024

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Researchers at Kessler Foundation have published a new clinical protocol examining the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation to improve learning and memory in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mobility disability.

3 Sep 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

Females' and males' muscles differ in glucose and fatty acid handling – but regular physical activity quickly triggers similar beneficial metabolic changes in the muscles of both sexes, new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September) has found.

16 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

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue, has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced fatigue.

30 Jul 2024

ACE technology enhances single-cell protein detection with advanced signal amplification

Since the 1950s, researchers have used a famous method invented by Wallace Coulter known as "flow cytometry" to characterize different types of immune cells in research studies and in blood samples from human individuals.

30 Jul 2024

Everyday physical activity alone not enough to prevent stroke

Research conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke.

29 Jul 2024

Texas Heart Institute and BiVACOR achieve milestone with total artificial heart implantation

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) and BiVACOR, a clinical-stage medical device company, announced today the successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Early Feasibility Study (EFS) on July 9, 2024.

25 Jul 2024

Kadans Science Partner commences work on new purpose-built wet lab facilities at Merlin Place, North Cambridge

Kadans Science Partner, a leading investor in the development of ecosystems and real estate with a dedicated focus on knowledge-intensive sectors, today announced that construction work has started at Merlin Place, North Cambridge.

24 Jul 2024

Active commuters less likely to suffer from heart disease and cancer, new research shows

Health benefits of pedestrian and cyclist commuting.

17 Jul 2024

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

17 Jul 2024

Active commuters may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health

Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

17 Jul 2024

Drastic caloric restriction by athletes diminishes performance and compromises the immune system

Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes.

15 Jul 2024

Urban configuration impacts health and sustainability in Europe

The relationship between different urban layouts, human health, and sustainability.

5 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

Nearly one third of adults worldwide failing to meet physical activity recommendations

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.

26 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Cycling News and Research

Soil pH and toxicity influence microbial community composition in new study

European athletes claim fastest Ironman times, outpacing Americans despite higher U.S. participation

The positive impact of ULEZ on children's health and environment

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

ACE technology enhances single-cell protein detection with advanced signal amplification

Everyday physical activity alone not enough to prevent stroke

Texas Heart Institute and BiVACOR achieve milestone with total artificial heart implantation

Kadans Science Partner commences work on new purpose-built wet lab facilities at Merlin Place, North Cambridge

Active commuters less likely to suffer from heart disease and cancer, new research shows

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Active commuters may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health

Drastic caloric restriction by athletes diminishes performance and compromises the immune system

Urban configuration impacts health and sustainability in Europe

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

Nearly one third of adults worldwide failing to meet physical activity recommendations

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

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