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Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

Personalized text messages effectively promote increased physical activity after cardiovascular events

Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease or having a second cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.

24 Jul 2024

Financial incentives boost meal replacement therapy success in severely obese adolescents

Adolescents with severe obesity who received meal-replacement therapy plus financial incentives experienced a greater reduction in body mass index compared to those who received meal replacement therapy alone, according to recent findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

23 Jul 2024

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating.

23 Jul 2024

New study links physical activity to reduced depression in osteoarthritis sufferers

Researchers examined whether pain mediates or moderates the link between physical activity and depressive symptoms.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

One size does not fit all when to comes to dieting

The POUNDS Lost study found that while different diets yield similar average weight loss, individual responses vary significantly, highlighting the need for personalized dietary approaches.

23 Jul 2024

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Longitudinal data from wearable devices linked to health records show that irregular sleep patterns and inadequate REM sleep increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and depression. This emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality sleep for overall health.

22 Jul 2024

Living near greenspace in midlife tied to slower cognitive decline in older age

The association between midlife residential greenness and cognitive decline.

22 Jul 2024

Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs

Adopting five healthy lifestyle behaviors significantly extends life expectancy and reduces healthcare costs among Taiwanese adults, a new study finds.

18 Jul 2024

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapists and psychiatrists.

18 Jul 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

The association between pre-diagnosis tea and coffee consumption and survival rates in women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Research highlights importance of dietary education to combat rising childhood obesity rates

The artificial sweetener content of children's commonly consumed food products.

18 Jul 2024

Novel insights into how exercise functions as an antidepressant

Researchers from University College London propose a novel framework linking reduced inflammation and boosted dopamine transmission through exercise to alleviate depressive symptoms.

18 Jul 2024

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

A recent study reveals that daily coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing PCOS symptoms. Women who drank two cups of coffee daily were at a 70% lower risk of PCOS.

17 Jul 2024

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but University of Otago researchers have found short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep.

17 Jul 2024

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

If evening 3-minute resistance exercise breaks enhance sleep quantity and quality compared to prolonged sitting.

17 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

Physical Activity News and Research

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

Personalized text messages effectively promote increased physical activity after cardiovascular events

Financial incentives boost meal replacement therapy success in severely obese adolescents

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

New study links physical activity to reduced depression in osteoarthritis sufferers

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

One size does not fit all when to comes to dieting

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Living near greenspace in midlife tied to slower cognitive decline in older age

Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

Research highlights importance of dietary education to combat rising childhood obesity rates

Novel insights into how exercise functions as an antidepressant

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

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

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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