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An overview of the relationship between the exposome and cardiovascular health

Researchers discussed the association between cardiovascular health and the exposome.

8 Jun 2023

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

The first time Craig Hawkins arrived at the free physical therapy clinic, the aftereffects of his stroke weighed heavy. He rolled up in a wheelchair with a tracheotomy, and had already exhausted his medical benefits.

7 Jun 2023

DNAmFitAge: A new method to incorporate physical fitness into epigenetic clocks

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 10, entitled, "DNAmFitAge: biological age indicator incorporating physical fitness."

7 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

$3.1 million NIH grant helps study how ankle properties change after a stroke

A close look at how the ankle functions after a stroke could ultimately improve the mobility and rehabilitation outcomes for more than 40 million stroke survivors worldwide who experience persistent walking difficulties.

5 Jun 2023

Study shows humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet

A recent study hypothesized that the arch recoils to propel the COM, which affects the ankle posture.

2 Jun 2023

Largest clinical case series of laughing gas users finds a predominance of young Asian men

The largest clinical case series to date of recreational users of nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, has found a predominance of young men of Asian ethnicity among those with neurological side effects who were seen at hospitals in 3 major cities in England.

30 May 2023

Easy-to-use ankle exosuit could help stroke survivors improve their gait during daily routines

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that totals about 795,000 strokes each year.

30 May 2023

Humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to enable upright bipedal locomotion

A new study has shown that humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet. Researchers studying the evolution of bipedal walking have long assumed that the raised arch of the foot helps us walk by acting as a lever which propels the body forward.

30 May 2023

A groundbreaking digital brain–spine bridge empowers tetraplegic patient to walk naturally after spinal cord injury

Researchers developed a groundbreaking wireless digital bridge that helped a chronic tetraplegia patient to walk.

26 May 2023

IV plus PA corticosteroids may improve key indicators of functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a combination of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroids does not improve pain control – but, may improve key indicators of functional recovery in the days after surgery, reports a trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

25 May 2023

Study supports the value of 'patient-guided tours' for understanding the experiences of patients with disabilities

Researchers looking to better understand patient experiences are turning to patient-guided tours (PGT) of health facilities, an approach drawn from the experience-based design literature.

24 May 2023

Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding

Sara Young packed a bag of essentials, gathered her kids, and fled her home to a refuge: an old, green house that blended in with the neighborhood in this southwestern Montana city.

24 May 2023

Looking at cancer drugs to help put the brakes on classic indicators of aging

Antiretroviral cocktails can make human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, undetectable and untransmittable, but both the virus and its treatment can also accelerate aging of bone and muscle.

24 May 2023

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

A decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging.

23 May 2023

Regular exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage

Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

22 May 2023

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Feeling safe where you live may be key to weight loss, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) will hear.

19 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Regular aerobic exercise, popularly known as "cardio," is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from flu or pneumonia, even at weekly levels below those recommended, finds US research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

18 May 2023

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 May 2023

Walking News and Research

An overview of the relationship between the exposome and cardiovascular health

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

DNAmFitAge: A new method to incorporate physical fitness into epigenetic clocks

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

$3.1 million NIH grant helps study how ankle properties change after a stroke

Study shows humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet

Largest clinical case series of laughing gas users finds a predominance of young Asian men

Easy-to-use ankle exosuit could help stroke survivors improve their gait during daily routines

Humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to enable upright bipedal locomotion

A groundbreaking digital brain–spine bridge empowers tetraplegic patient to walk naturally after spinal cord injury

IV plus PA corticosteroids may improve key indicators of functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty

Study supports the value of 'patient-guided tours' for understanding the experiences of patients with disabilities

Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding

Looking at cancer drugs to help put the brakes on classic indicators of aging

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

Regular exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

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