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Study: Multiple combinations of activities reduced risk of early death by 30%

A new study from Columbia University and an international team of researchers identifies multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise--as long as the exercise "cocktail" includes plenty of light physical activity.

19 May 2021

Cognitive, behavioral therapy may produce more significant outcomes for obese people

Quality of life relating to physical and mental health can be a key element in the treatment of obese adults.

19 May 2021

Protein intake is more important than protein source to gain muscle strength and mass

Protein intake is more important than protein source if the goal is to gain muscle strength and mass.

19 May 2021

Social interventions also prolong life in medical patients

New research from BYU published in PLOS Medicine found that providing medical patients with social support leads to an increased chance of survival and elongation of life.

19 May 2021

Stair-climbing routines provide cardiovascular and muscular benefits to heart patients

A team of McMaster University researchers who studied heart patients found that stair-climbing routines, whether vigorous or moderate, provide significant cardiovascular and muscular benefits.

18 May 2021

A potential treatment to prevent obesity-related liver damage

One of the especially dangerous health risks of being extremely overweight occurs when an obese person begins to accumulate fat in their liver.

18 May 2021

Study: Novel rehabilitation program improves outcomes in older heart-failure patients

Heart failure (HF) - when the heart can't pump enough blood and oxygen through the body - affects approximately 6.2 million adults in the United States and is the primary cause of hospitalization in the elderly. Unfortunately, older adults with heart failure often have poor outcomes resulting in reduced quality of life, high mortality and frequent rehospitalizations.

17 May 2021

Frequent blood testing protocol for heart attack did not improve patient outcomes after one year

Using more sensitive and frequent repeat testing of a blood test that indicates heart injury to guide the treatment of low-risk patients with symptoms of a possible heart attack resulted in patients being discharged earlier and receiving fewer cardiac stress tests but did not improve patient outcomes after one year, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

17 May 2021

Yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with ADHD

Yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

14 May 2021

Lockdown has encouraged older people to embrace technology, reconnect and build new relationships

The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbors, according to University of Stirling research.

14 May 2021

Farxiga approved in the US for the treatment of chronic kidney disease in patients at risk of progression with and without type-2 diabetes

Approval is the most significant advancement in the treatment of chronic kidney disease in more than 20 years. In DAPA-CKD Phase III trial, Farxiga demonstrated unprecedented reduction in the risk of the composite of worsening of renal function, end-stage kidney disease and cardiovascular or renal death.

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Rheumatologists develop a set of consensus statements on COVID-19 vaccination

Rheumatologists in Hong Kong joined hands to develop a set of consensus statements on COVID-19 vaccination for local adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. These timely statements would serve to be a guide for rheumatologists, other specialists, family physicians, specialty nurses, and the public regarding COVID-19 vaccination for patients with rheumatic diseases.

13 May 2021

Girls more likely to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity than boys

A study of 92 adolescents conducted in Brazil suggests girls are more likely than boys to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and excessive blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia).

12 May 2021

Study examines a pathway responsible for the formation of tau tangles in the brain

Since the discovery of Alzheimer's disease over a century ago, two hallmarks of the devastating illness have taken center stage.

12 May 2021

Study: Pink drinks can help people run faster and further compared to clear drinks

A new study led by the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the University of Westminster shows that pink drinks can help to make you run faster and further compared to clear drinks.

12 May 2021

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections contributes to antibiotic resistance

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections contributes to antibiotic resistance, making some bacterial infections difficult to treat.

12 May 2021

Living Memory Home offers virtual and personal memorial space for mourners

When a loved one dies, memories of that person become particularly valuable in connecting the mourners with the deceased. A new Weill Cornell Medicine online application, called Living Memory Home, offers a virtual and personal memorial space that allows mourners to deposit their memories and feelings about their loss and honor their loved one.

11 May 2021

Poor lifestyle habits associated with greater risk of cardiovascular conditions in autistic adults

Autistic people have far greater risks of long term physical health conditions than others, but the reasons for this remain unclear.

10 May 2021

Cardiac complications found to be rare in college athletes who contracted COVID-19

In a small study, researchers found college athletes who contracted COVID-19 rarely had cardiac complications. Most had mild COVID symptoms that did not require treatment, and in a small percentage of those with abnormal cardiac testing, there was no evidence of heart damage on special imaging tests.

10 May 2021

Supervised rehabilitation program can help patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19

Patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six week, supervised rehabilitation programme demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to researchers at the National Institute for Health Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre - a partnership between Leicester's Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University.

7 May 2021

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Study: Multiple combinations of activities reduced risk of early death by 30%

Cognitive, behavioral therapy may produce more significant outcomes for obese people

Protein intake is more important than protein source to gain muscle strength and mass

Social interventions also prolong life in medical patients

Stair-climbing routines provide cardiovascular and muscular benefits to heart patients

A potential treatment to prevent obesity-related liver damage

Study: Novel rehabilitation program improves outcomes in older heart-failure patients

Frequent blood testing protocol for heart attack did not improve patient outcomes after one year

Yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with ADHD

Lockdown has encouraged older people to embrace technology, reconnect and build new relationships

Farxiga approved in the US for the treatment of chronic kidney disease in patients at risk of progression with and without type-2 diabetes

Rheumatologists develop a set of consensus statements on COVID-19 vaccination

Girls more likely to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity than boys

Study examines a pathway responsible for the formation of tau tangles in the brain

Study: Pink drinks can help people run faster and further compared to clear drinks

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections contributes to antibiotic resistance

Living Memory Home offers virtual and personal memorial space for mourners

Poor lifestyle habits associated with greater risk of cardiovascular conditions in autistic adults

Cardiac complications found to be rare in college athletes who contracted COVID-19

Supervised rehabilitation program can help patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19

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