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Gut microbiome pattern predicts future heart attack risk in coronary heart disease patients

A specific gut microbiota pattern was found to predict new cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease, based on data from the CORDIOPREV study. Researchers developed a microbiota-based risk score that may improve secondary prevention.

21 Apr 2025

Muscle building unaffected by vegan or animal-based protein sources

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein - plant or animal-based - make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day? And third, does a moderate but sufficient daily protein intake influence any of these variables? The answer to all three questions is "no," the researchers found.

21 Apr 2025

Machine learning helps decode exercise motivation and behavior

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.

17 Apr 2025

The truth about apples, supplements and immunity - What brits get wrong about their health

New research has revealed some of Brits biggest misconceptions when it comes to immune health.

17 Apr 2025

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Rhonda Winegar remembers watching the 2014 documentary "I'll Be Me," which chronicled country music legend Glen Campbell's struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

16 Apr 2025

Study explores how Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy can help breast cancer survivors

Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy is helping some breast cancer survivors regain natural balance and sensation after experiencing neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment.

16 Apr 2025

Nature based activities improve mental health in just twelve weeks

Researchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.

16 Apr 2025

Study links cold hypersensitivity and heaviness in legs to varicose veins

Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access journal Open Heart.

16 Apr 2025

Promising findings for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension with a high risk of mortality

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and severe lung disease with a life-threatening prognosis. After several positive trials, a recent study has confirmed the efficacy of a biotherapy, sotatercept.

16 Apr 2025

New study examines how obesity alters brain's reward circuits

Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, up from roughly 3 in 10 two decades earlier.

15 Apr 2025

Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows

A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers.

15 Apr 2025

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Researchers evaluate the effects of a weight-loss lifestyle intervention on age-related bone deterioration.

14 Apr 2025

Food pantries uncover hidden diabetes crisis in West Chicago

A screening initiative in West Chicago found that 50% of food-insecure individuals had abnormal A1c levels, with many unaware they were diabetic or prediabetic. The findings highlight a critical gap in diagnosis and control among underserved communities.

13 Apr 2025

Who really decides what Australians eat? New study reveals financial sector’s hidden power

A new study explores how financial and non-financial actors shape food system investments in Australia, revealing who holds the power to promote—or prevent—healthier food environments. It introduces “profit-plus investing” as a potential tool for aligning finance with public health.

13 Apr 2025

What really causes keto flu, and how can you prevent it?

A scoping review from the University of Bergen identifies a wide range of transient symptoms—collectively known as "keto flu"—that occur during the initiation of a ketogenic diet. The review explores their physiological basis and highlights strategies, such as MCTs and electrolyte supplementation, to ease the transition.

13 Apr 2025

ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids

A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise "snacks" to kids with autism.

11 Apr 2025

New smart clothing tracks a person's posture and exercise routine

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new type of smart clothing that can track a person's posture and exercise routine but looks, wears – and washes – just like a regular shirt.

9 Apr 2025

Study shows minimal lean muscle mass loss with GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapy for weight loss

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that patients using GLP-1 or combined GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist therapy for weight loss experienced minimal lean muscle mass loss as they lost weight across 6 months of treatment.

9 Apr 2025

Gut microbes and metabolites reveal how lifestyle changes help prevent type 2 diabetes

Researchers identified 502 blood metabolites linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, with 143 tied to the gut microbiome. The study shows how lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise can modify metabolomic profiles to support glucose control.

9 Apr 2025

Doctors urged to rethink prescribing parkrun as a health intervention

General practitioners are now "prescribing" parkrun for their patients as part of a social prescribing initiative to promote preventative care.

9 Apr 2025

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Gut microbiome pattern predicts future heart attack risk in coronary heart disease patients

Muscle building unaffected by vegan or animal-based protein sources

Machine learning helps decode exercise motivation and behavior

The truth about apples, supplements and immunity - What brits get wrong about their health

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Study explores how Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy can help breast cancer survivors

Nature based activities improve mental health in just twelve weeks

Study links cold hypersensitivity and heaviness in legs to varicose veins

Promising findings for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension with a high risk of mortality

New study examines how obesity alters brain's reward circuits

Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Food pantries uncover hidden diabetes crisis in West Chicago

Who really decides what Australians eat? New study reveals financial sector’s hidden power

What really causes keto flu, and how can you prevent it?

ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids

New smart clothing tracks a person's posture and exercise routine

Study shows minimal lean muscle mass loss with GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapy for weight loss

Gut microbes and metabolites reveal how lifestyle changes help prevent type 2 diabetes

Doctors urged to rethink prescribing parkrun as a health intervention

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