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Study to investigate whether high intensity exercise can help men with prostate cancer

Researchers from the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey County Hospital are undertaking exciting new research to help improve survival rates of men with metastatic prostate cancer.

2 Feb 2018

Breast cancer treatments increase the risk of heart disease, warns the AHA

The American Heart Association highlights the need to monitor cardiovascular health in women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

2 Feb 2018

Low levels of alcohol helps the brain clear away toxins, study shows

While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well.

2 Feb 2018

Study finds low muscle strength as early risk factor for ALS

Low muscle strength during the later teen years has been identified as a risk factor for much later onset of the neurological disease known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy published in the Journal of Neurology also links low blood counts at a young age to ALS.

2 Feb 2018

New scientific statement reveals shared risk factors and cardiotoxic effects of cancer therapy

A new scientific statement issued today by the American Heart Association underscores the commonalities between cardiovascular disease and breast cancer among women, and it calls for more focus on research and specialized treatment where the diseases overlap.

1 Feb 2018

Hunger overrides satiety following weight loss, study finds

The levels of hormones that control hunger and fullness(satiety) both rise after weight loss, but individuals may only experience an increase in hunger, according to a new study.

1 Feb 2018

New UConn study identifies weight loss ripple effect

People who make an effort to lose weight aren't just helping themselves, they may be helping others too.

1 Feb 2018

Breast cancer patients may be at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Breast cancer patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases including heart failure and may benefit from a treatment approach that weighs the benefits of specific therapies against potential damage to the heart, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in its journal Circulation.

1 Feb 2018

Standing for long periods of time could aid weight loss, finds study

Results from a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic suggest that standing for more than six hours during the day could help people lose weight.

1 Feb 2018

Study shows how relatively younger and later maturing athletes may attain career success

A child's birth month shouldn't affect their long-term prospects in high-level sport and those who hold off on specializing until later years may be the most successful, according to new research from the University of Sydney.

1 Feb 2018

Vigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagers

Guidelines for teenagers should stress the importance of vigorous physical activity and fitness to cut the risk of heart disease, new research suggests. Current NHS guidelines say people aged 5 to 18 should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day to improve their current and future health.

31 Jan 2018

Sports beverages not recommended for illness-related dehydration

Hospitals across the nation have been hit by a double whammy: an alarming flu season combined with a shortage of intravenous fluids.

31 Jan 2018

Interrupted sleep could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, finds new study

Disrupted circadian rhythm patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, finds new study.

30 Jan 2018

Study reveals 64% of women experience insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy

A new study conducted by the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) at the University of Granada and researchers from the University of Jaen found that 64% of pregnant women experience insomnia during their third trimester of pregnancy.

30 Jan 2018

Muscles possess 'memory' of earlier growth at the DNA level, study shows

A study led by researchers at Keele University has shown for the first time that human muscles possess a 'memory' of earlier growth - at the DNA level.

30 Jan 2018

Neuroscientist wins NIH grant to find whether pear- or apple-shape physique is best for our brains

With the new year still ringing, many of us have fat on our minds, but Dr. Alexis M. Stranahan is more interested in what fat does to our minds.

29 Jan 2018

Group walking could help people to keep exercise goals on track

People may be more likely to stick to taking exercise if they walk in groups, according to a paper published in the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care.

29 Jan 2018

Study shows ability of motivational music to increase risk-taking but not sports performance

A new study finds that listening to motivational music during sport activities and exercise increases risk-taking behavior but does not improve overall performance.

29 Jan 2018

Circadian rhythm disruptions occur much earlier in people at risk of Alzheimer's

People with Alzheimer's disease are known to have disturbances in their internal body clocks that affect the sleep/wake cycle and may increase risk of developing the disorder.

29 Jan 2018

Study reveals that 64% of pregnant women suffer from insomnia in the third trimester

A study led by the University of Granada, in which the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) and researchers from the University of Jaen have taken part, reveals that 64% of pregnant women suffer from insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy.

29 Jan 2018

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Study to investigate whether high intensity exercise can help men with prostate cancer

Breast cancer treatments increase the risk of heart disease, warns the AHA

Low levels of alcohol helps the brain clear away toxins, study shows

Study finds low muscle strength as early risk factor for ALS

New scientific statement reveals shared risk factors and cardiotoxic effects of cancer therapy

Hunger overrides satiety following weight loss, study finds

New UConn study identifies weight loss ripple effect

Breast cancer patients may be at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Standing for long periods of time could aid weight loss, finds study

Study shows how relatively younger and later maturing athletes may attain career success

Vigorous physical activity and fitness needed to cut heart disease risk in teenagers

Sports beverages not recommended for illness-related dehydration

Interrupted sleep could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, finds new study

Study reveals 64% of women experience insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy

Muscles possess 'memory' of earlier growth at the DNA level, study shows

Neuroscientist wins NIH grant to find whether pear- or apple-shape physique is best for our brains

Group walking could help people to keep exercise goals on track

Study shows ability of motivational music to increase risk-taking but not sports performance

Circadian rhythm disruptions occur much earlier in people at risk of Alzheimer's

Study reveals that 64% of pregnant women suffer from insomnia in the third trimester

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