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Keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke

A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2023.

22 Aug 2023

Pregnant women living in walkable communities more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes

Pregnant women that live in walkable communities-;with more sidewalks, parks and walking paths-;not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research from the University of New Hampshire.

17 Aug 2023

Vaping linked to bronchitic symptoms, shortness of breath in young people

Young vapers are at risk of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath, even if they, or others around them, smoke cigarettes or cannabis, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax.

16 Aug 2023

The mutual health benefits resulting from the relationship between owners and their dogs

The mutual health benefits for dogs and their owners.

15 Aug 2023

Walking may be even more effective than previously thought at reducing risk of death

The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this.

8 Aug 2023

Novel neuromodulation approach leads to gait improvements in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide.

8 Aug 2023

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.

8 Aug 2023

The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?

Many Americans don't understand a lot about their health. Whether due to people believing conspiracy theories or simply walking out of their doctor's offices without a good idea of what was said, communicating what scientists know has been a long-standing challenge.

7 Aug 2023

Physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients can be countered by 25 minutes of walking

As little as 25 minutes a day of slow walking seems to be enough to counter the detrimental physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

4 Aug 2023

Does vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity have an association with incident cancer among nonexercising adults?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between device-monitored, VILPA and cancer

2 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

2 Aug 2023

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Scientists determine whether physical activity can be used as an effective intervention to mitigate obesity-related inflammation in diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain. One of the unsettled questions in the field of neuroscience is what primarily drives these rhythmic signals, called oscillations.

31 Jul 2023

Physical activity can improve learning and wellbeing in adolescents, study finds

A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers.

28 Jul 2023

Bankrupt California hospital receives lifeline from Adventist, report says

Bankrupt Madera Community Hospital has received a last-minute lifeline from the hospital chain Adventist Health, which reached a preliminary agreement to take over the shuttered hospital and save it from liquidation, The Fresno Bee reported July 27.

27 Jul 2023

Static isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence from clinical trials, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

26 Jul 2023

Older sexual and gender minority adults have higher rates of frailty, study shows

In June, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the average age of the U.S. population reached a new high of nearly 39 years old.

25 Jul 2023

Early treatment for multiple sclerosis linked to lower disability risk

People who start taking medication soon after the first signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a lower risk of disability later, according to a study published in the July 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Jul 2023

New insights into dendritic cell biology could lead to improved cancer therapies

The cells of the immune system circulate mainly in the blood and migrate into the body's tissues after an inflammation. Some types of immune cells, however, are permanently located in the tissues, where they come together to form three-dimensional networks.

17 Jul 2023

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they've gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active, or making meals the center of their social lives.

17 Jul 2023

Walking News and Research

Keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke

Pregnant women living in walkable communities more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes

Vaping linked to bronchitic symptoms, shortness of breath in young people

The mutual health benefits resulting from the relationship between owners and their dogs

Walking may be even more effective than previously thought at reducing risk of death

Novel neuromodulation approach leads to gait improvements in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?

Physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients can be countered by 25 minutes of walking

Does vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity have an association with incident cancer among nonexercising adults?

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

Physical activity can improve learning and wellbeing in adolescents, study finds

Bankrupt California hospital receives lifeline from Adventist, report says

Static isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Older sexual and gender minority adults have higher rates of frailty, study shows

Early treatment for multiple sclerosis linked to lower disability risk

New insights into dendritic cell biology could lead to improved cancer therapies

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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