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Removing cost burden increases use of coronary artery calcium screening

A study out of University Hospitals found that removing the cost barrier for coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening resulted in an immediate increase in utilization of the test.

22 Sep 2020

Cardiovascular health similarities between chimpanzees and humans found

Doctors like to remind patients not to monkey around with their health, suggesting that a good diet and regular exercise improve longevity.

21 Sep 2020

Early bedtime helps people with diabetes lead a healthy, active lifestyle

Conducted by the University of Leicester and the University of South Australia, the study assessed the bedtime preferences (sleep chronotypes) of people with type 2 diabetes, identifying a connection between bedtimes and healthy, active lifestyles.

21 Sep 2020

Study: Greater exercise capacity is linked to decreased mortality risk in people with type 2 diabetes

New research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that having a greater exercise capacity is associated with a significantly decreased all-cause mortality risk of between 25-33% in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

21 Sep 2020

Study: Male baboons with close female friends have higher rates of survival

Close bonds with the opposite sex can have non-romantic benefits. And not just for people, but for our primate cousins, too.

21 Sep 2020

Researchers assess similarity of couples in pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that when one half of a couple shows high levels of certain behaviours that prevent type 2 diabetes, such as good diet or exercise, that behaviour also tends to be high in the other half of the couple.

21 Sep 2020

Gene therapy used to overcome the cardiac effects of Freidreich’s ataxia

Gene therapy was successfully used to overcome the cardiac effects of Freidreich’s ataxia (FA) in a mouse model of the disease, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy. Click here to read the full-text article free online through October 18, 2020.

19 Sep 2020

$Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures$

Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures

Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and fractures in older people, thanks to a world-leading tool developed by Melbourne researchers.

18 Sep 2020

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict patient’s response to metformin treatment

Metformin is the first-line drug that can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. One third of patients do not respond to metformin treatment and 5 per cent experience serious side effects, which is the reason many choose to stop medicating.

18 Sep 2020

Time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle’s core clock, study finds

For the first time, scientists have studied the early effects of time-restricted feeding on the daily periodic oscillations of metabolites and genes in muscle, and metabolites in blood.

17 Sep 2020

First clinical trial launched to test psilocybin therapy for depression in cancer patients

The first clinical trial to test the safety and feasibility of psilocybin therapy with simultaneous administration and one-on-one patient support to treat depression in cancer patients was launched today by Maryland Oncology Hematology at the Aquilino Cancer Center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

16 Sep 2020

Better heart health linked to lower risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults

Better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7) scale, was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) in middle-aged, Black and white adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

16 Sep 2020

Physical exercise protocol can mitigate the severity of Parkinson's disease

Freezing of gait, one of the most incapacitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, manifests as sudden, short episodes of an inability to move the feet forward despite the intention to walk.

16 Sep 2020

Perio & Cardio educational campaign outlines the link between periodontal and heart health

Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases - including myocardial infarction and stroke - and that they should actively manage risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, excess weight, blood pressure, and a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars.

15 Sep 2020

COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ experience lingering health effects

Called “long-haulers” or “long-termers,” some people report lingering symptoms of the illness for months. These people experience symptoms ranging from fatigue and weakness to chest pains and difficulty breathing.

15 Sep 2020

Research provides insight into how muscles and fat tissue communicate to improve fitness

Why does exercise training make you more fit? It's well established that exercising enhances insulin sensitivity and improves our metabolism that, in turn, increases exercise performance. But the biological mechanisms underlying this adaptation are not fully understood.

14 Sep 2020

New tool can help “train the brain” to reduce motion sickness by over 50%

Everyone can suffer from motion sickness, and around one in three are known to be highly susceptible to motion sickness

14 Sep 2020

New poll highlights feelings of loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19

Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of COVID-19. But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges.

14 Sep 2020

Cardiac MRI effective in identifying inflammation of the heart muscle in athletes

A cardiac MRI is effective in identifying inflammation of the heart muscle in athletes and can help determine when those who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely return to play in competitive sports, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

12 Sep 2020

Improving lifestyle of pregnant women with obesity could lead to healthier children

New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children.

12 Sep 2020

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Removing cost burden increases use of coronary artery calcium screening

Cardiovascular health similarities between chimpanzees and humans found

Early bedtime helps people with diabetes lead a healthy, active lifestyle

Study: Greater exercise capacity is linked to decreased mortality risk in people with type 2 diabetes

Study: Male baboons with close female friends have higher rates of survival

Researchers assess similarity of couples in pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes

Gene therapy used to overcome the cardiac effects of Freidreich’s ataxia

Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict patient’s response to metformin treatment

Time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle’s core clock, study finds

First clinical trial launched to test psilocybin therapy for depression in cancer patients

Better heart health linked to lower risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults

Physical exercise protocol can mitigate the severity of Parkinson's disease

Perio & Cardio educational campaign outlines the link between periodontal and heart health

COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ experience lingering health effects

Research provides insight into how muscles and fat tissue communicate to improve fitness

New tool can help “train the brain” to reduce motion sickness by over 50%

New poll highlights feelings of loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19

Cardiac MRI effective in identifying inflammation of the heart muscle in athletes

Improving lifestyle of pregnant women with obesity could lead to healthier children

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