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Supervised training boosts muscle mass and balance in advanced breast cancer patients

Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast cancer according to new results presented at the Advanced Breast Cancer Eighth International Consensus Conference (ABC8) today (Friday).

6 Nov 2025

Can creatine help with depression? New review says results are inconclusive

Creatine supplementation may modestly reduce depressive symptoms, but the effect is small, uncertain, and likely influenced by study bias. The evidence remains of very low quality, highlighting the need for larger, well-designed clinical trials.

6 Nov 2025

5,000 steps a day may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes

Regular walking is linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, emphasizing its role in delaying Alzheimer’s disease and enhancing memory retention.

6 Nov 2025

Body fat cutoff points identified for optimal soccer performance

A recent study has established clear, practical cutoff points for body fat measurements that are strongly associated with physical performance of male professional soccer players.

5 Nov 2025

Aggression and self-harm could share a common neural basis

Aggression and self-harm often co-occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma-a connection that has largely been documented by self-reporting in research and clinical settings.

5 Nov 2025

Researchers discover why living in a deprived neighborhood may raise dementia risk

Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may be linked to an increase in an individual's risk of dementia.

5 Nov 2025

Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab

Addressing barriers to cardiac rehab for women is essential. The AHA's guidelines focus on enhancing access and promoting effective heart health strategies.

5 Nov 2025

Resistance exercise may offer greater benefits for preventing diabetes and obesity

Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.

4 Nov 2025

Small increases in daily steps may slow Alzheimer’s progression

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study.

3 Nov 2025

More frequent use of electrocardiograms could help prevent sudden cardiac death

Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms (ECG) could help prevent such cases, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

3 Nov 2025

Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits

For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their short and long term recovery.

3 Nov 2025

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

A six-month clinical trial found that a supplement combining citrus and grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium significantly reduced fasting blood glucose in prediabetic adults. Participants also saw improved cholesterol and triglyceride levels, returning many to normal metabolic health.

2 Nov 2025

Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain

Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols.

31 Oct 2025

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

A massive cross-ancestry genetic study involving over 839,000 adults identified 13 genes linked to obesity, including five never before associated with the condition. The findings highlight how global genetic diversity can uncover new biological pathways and potential treatment targets for obesity.

31 Oct 2025

First-of-its-kind resource created to identify people with genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol

An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource to identify those with a genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol -- a major contributor to heart disease.

30 Oct 2025

Reducing ketone levels and increasing exercise capacity could help manage diabetic ketoacidosis

A researcher at the University of Houston finds management of diabetic ketoacidosis may center around reducing ketone levels in diabetic patients and increasing exercise capacity for better health outcomes.

30 Oct 2025

Dance alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, study finds

Dance as a performative art form alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, helps to understand its root causes and promotes self-actualization, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland found.

30 Oct 2025

Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study

People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.

30 Oct 2025

Study links short-term blood pressure variability to Alzheimer's-related brain loss

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the next may be at greater risk for brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

30 Oct 2025

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety

Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform upcoming guidelines on the use of these drugs to treat obesity.

30 Oct 2025

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Supervised training boosts muscle mass and balance in advanced breast cancer patients

Can creatine help with depression? New review says results are inconclusive

5,000 steps a day may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes

Body fat cutoff points identified for optimal soccer performance

Aggression and self-harm could share a common neural basis

Researchers discover why living in a deprived neighborhood may raise dementia risk

Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab

Resistance exercise may offer greater benefits for preventing diabetes and obesity

Small increases in daily steps may slow Alzheimer’s progression

More frequent use of electrocardiograms could help prevent sudden cardiac death

Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

First-of-its-kind resource created to identify people with genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol

Reducing ketone levels and increasing exercise capacity could help manage diabetic ketoacidosis

Dance alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, study finds

Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study

Study links short-term blood pressure variability to Alzheimer's-related brain loss

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety

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