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Increasing physical activity, fitness may be superior to weight loss for reducing health risks

The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article publishing September 20 in the journal iScience, when it comes to getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss. The authors say that employing a weight-neutral approach to the treatment of obesity-related health conditions also reduces the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting.

21 Sep 2021

Study analyzes the impact of kindness on university-aged students

A small act of kindness can go a long way, especially say UBC Okanagan researchers, towards bolstering student health and wellness.

21 Sep 2021

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's journal Hypertension.

20 Sep 2021

Many cancer survivors continue to suffer long-term burdensome symptoms, study shows

Previous standards of cancer follow-up care and support may no longer meet current needs as improvements in screening practices, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer have put long-term survival beyond five years following diagnosis within reach for more than half of patients in Europe.

20 Sep 2021

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced a classic stress response in new, unusual, or high-pressure circumstances.

16 Sep 2021

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.

15 Sep 2021

Gut microbiome can help or confer resistance to weight loss

Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to new research. The findings were published this week in mSystems, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

14 Sep 2021

Blood lipid biomarkers associated with lower risk of ALS

Some blood lipid biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease risk are also associated with a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggest the findings of a large epidemiology study published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

14 Sep 2021

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

A new study looks at changes in the glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the lockdowns implemented to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Sep 2021

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

13 Sep 2021

Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?

Just before Frank Berry left his job as head of Georgia's Medicaid agency this summer, he said the state "will be looking for the best bang for the buck" in its upcoming contract with private insurers to cover the state's most vulnerable.

13 Sep 2021

An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infections among Australian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship

The Diamond Princess Cruise ship left Yokohama (Japan) on 20 January 2020, for a fourteen-day tour with shore excursions in Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Unfortunately, one of the passengers who complained of mild dry cough was later confirmed to be SARS-CoV-2 positive. In due course, 19% of the passengers were infected with the virus, and thirteen people died.

13 Sep 2021

Standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

12 Sep 2021

New 'Work Design for Health' framework offers viable directions for improving employee health, well-being

The "Work Design for Health" framework—developed by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and MIT Sloan School of Management researchers—maps how to create work environments that foster worker health and well-being.

11 Sep 2021

Study finds link between physically active lifestyle and lower risk of anxiety

A quick online search for ways to improve our mental health will often come up with a myriad of different results.

10 Sep 2021

INCB, UNODC and WHO call on governments to facilitate access to controlled medicines in emergencies

Recognizing World Humanitarian Day 2021, the International Narcotics Control Board, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Health Organization once again call on governments to facilitate access to medicines containing controlled substances in emergency settings, including during pandemics and the increasing number of climate-related disasters.

10 Sep 2021

Physical exercise can improve cancer-induced anemia

Many cancer patients suffer from anemia leaving them fatigued, weak, and an impaired ability to perform physical activity.

9 Sep 2021

Study identifies predictors of hospitalizations or emergency department encounters for older people

One in five South Australians will experience an unplanned hospitalization or emergency department presentation within 90 days of undertaking an aged care assessment, according to new research by the University of South Australia and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

9 Sep 2021

Discovery about cellular 'batteries' could open the door to better treatments for many diseases

A top exercise researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed how our bodies ensure the proper functioning of the powerhouses of our cells.

9 Sep 2021

Report highlights the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021

A new report into the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021 includes analyses of the years of healthy life lost, international comparisons and impacts on population groups, mental health and the health system.

9 Sep 2021

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Increasing physical activity, fitness may be superior to weight loss for reducing health risks

Study analyzes the impact of kindness on university-aged students

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Many cancer survivors continue to suffer long-term burdensome symptoms, study shows

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Gut microbiome can help or confer resistance to weight loss

Blood lipid biomarkers associated with lower risk of ALS

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?

An investigation of SARS-CoV-2 infections among Australian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship

Standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

New 'Work Design for Health' framework offers viable directions for improving employee health, well-being

Study finds link between physically active lifestyle and lower risk of anxiety

INCB, UNODC and WHO call on governments to facilitate access to controlled medicines in emergencies

Physical exercise can improve cancer-induced anemia

Study identifies predictors of hospitalizations or emergency department encounters for older people

Discovery about cellular 'batteries' could open the door to better treatments for many diseases

Report highlights the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021

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