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Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Researchers explored the prevalence of health risk factors and their correlation with all-cause mortality.

6 Jun 2023

Physical activity can help fight the excessive genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the medical condition.

5 Jun 2023

How do green spaces in urban areas impact anxiety and depression outcomes?

Researchers reassessed the impact of green spaces in countering some of this mental stress in urban areas.

5 Jun 2023

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

A comprehensive analysis of 25 clinical trials on exercise interventions reveals inconclusive and negative results regarding its efficacy in treating anxiety disorders. Methodological limitations indicate exercise is not currently an effective intervention for anxiety.

4 Jun 2023

ACNAP 2023 highlights the artistic and scientific dimensions of cardiovascular care

Hear from patients, nurses and allied health professionals about hot topics in cardiovascular disease at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

2 Jun 2023

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Researchers determined the relationship between plant-origin diet indices and mental health disorders

2 Jun 2023

Physically active lessons may positively impact the cognitive performance of children

Researchers evaluated the effects of physically active lessons on cognitive performance.

2 Jun 2023

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal motor neuron disease that causes people to gradually lose control of their muscles.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Anxiety and depression are the mental health issues most commonly associated with inflammatory arthritis, and it is well-established that there is a link between mental health issues and poor health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

The relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

1 Jun 2023

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Sixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new McGill University study say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

The interplay between variations of menstrual cycle length and age, ethnicity, and body weight

Study compares menstrual cycle length with ethnic and body mass characteristics.

31 May 2023

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Study explores the effects of a green-MED diet enriched in polyphenols and reduced in red/processed meat on the methylome and transcriptome levels. It aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed metabolic improvements.

30 May 2023

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Researchers examine the potential relationship between tea and coffee consumption during midlife and the risk of developing dementia in later life.

30 May 2023

Study shatters myths: Toddlers, including those with health issues, exceed WHO physical activity standards

Research examines the association between physical activity, child development, social context, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children using data from the ActiveCHILD cohort study in the UK. It aims to provide insights into the relationship between these factors and shed light on physical activity patterns in different developmental and health states.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

Physical Activity News and Research

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Physical activity can help fight the excessive genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

How do green spaces in urban areas impact anxiety and depression outcomes?

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

ACNAP 2023 highlights the artistic and scientific dimensions of cardiovascular care

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Physically active lessons may positively impact the cognitive performance of children

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

The interplay between variations of menstrual cycle length and age, ethnicity, and body weight

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Study shatters myths: Toddlers, including those with health issues, exceed WHO physical activity standards

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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