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Umbilical cells from babies of obese mothers show impaired expression of vital genes regulating metabolism

Scientists have long known that infants born to women who are obese show higher risks of obesity, but they don't fully understand what boosts those risks.

23 Aug 2016

Morbidly obese individuals more likely to experience heart failure, say researchers

A study by Johns Hopkins researchers of more than 13,000 people has found that even after accounting for such risk factors as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, so-called morbid obesity appears to stand alone as a standout risk for heart failure, but not for other major types of heart disease.

22 Aug 2016

Study challenges widely-held assumption that larger athletes need more protein

Sports nutrition recommendations may undergo a significant shift after research from the University of Stirling has found individuals with more muscle mass do not need more protein after resistance exercise.

22 Aug 2016

New recommendations offer evidence-based strategies to help teenagers avoid obesity and eating disorders

A single approach can prevent both obesity and eating disorders in teenagers, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

22 Aug 2016

Neuropsychologist pinpoints risk factors for dementia

Dementia strikes one in 14 people in the UK over 65, and 47 million people worldwide.Yet scientists are still urgently trying to find why the disease affects some but not others.

19 Aug 2016

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

A study performed by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo shows swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.

19 Aug 2016

Next generation wearables for health monitoring: an interview with Dr Steven LeBoeuf

Wearables have proliferated in the marketplace, but there's still a lot of opportunity for growth. One of the ways in which wearables are limited is that people expect their wearables to really measure what they feel is important to be measured

18 Aug 2016

Experts suggest leaky gut syndrome could be cause for stomach problems among Olympic competitors

A number of competitors at the Rio Olympics have reported stomach problems. Team GB officials have denied that athletes have fallen victim to food poisoning at the Olympic athletes' village in Rio, despite a number complaining of upset stomachs.

18 Aug 2016

Research shows ketone esters increase exercise endurance, cognitive function in rats

New research published online in The FASEB Journal shows that in rats, a substance called a ketone ester significantly increase exercise endurance, cognitive function and energy levels in the heart at high workloads.

18 Aug 2016

Social support, nutrition and exercise intervention can prevent malnutrition and frailty

A training program for the reactivation of older and frail people established by MedUni Vienna has achieved remarkable success.

17 Aug 2016

Study shows work productivity key in evaluating recovery of depressed patients

While medications can quickly reduce depressive symptoms, monitoring work productivity can provide unique insight into whether a patient will require additional treatments to achieve long-term remission, a new study through the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute finds.

17 Aug 2016

BUSM researchers reveal why obese people develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

Findings from Boston University School of Medicine, which appear in eLife, provide a possible explanation as to why most people who are obese develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

16 Aug 2016

Healthy BMI, exercise and diet can lower abnormal protein build-ups linked to Alzheimer’s

A study by researchers at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has found that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and a normal body mass index can reduce the incidence of protein build-ups that are associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

16 Aug 2016

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Umbilical cells from babies of obese mothers show impaired expression of vital genes regulating metabolism

Morbidly obese individuals more likely to experience heart failure, say researchers

Study challenges widely-held assumption that larger athletes need more protein

New recommendations offer evidence-based strategies to help teenagers avoid obesity and eating disorders

Neuropsychologist pinpoints risk factors for dementia

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

Next generation wearables for health monitoring: an interview with Dr Steven LeBoeuf

Experts suggest leaky gut syndrome could be cause for stomach problems among Olympic competitors

Research shows ketone esters increase exercise endurance, cognitive function in rats

Social support, nutrition and exercise intervention can prevent malnutrition and frailty

Study shows work productivity key in evaluating recovery of depressed patients

BUSM researchers reveal why obese people develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

Healthy BMI, exercise and diet can lower abnormal protein build-ups linked to Alzheimer’s

Study explains long-term pulmonary outcomes among childhood cancer survivors

Replacing one sugar-sweetened beverage with water may help reduce body weight

Six tips to incorporate movement into everyday life

Aerobic exercise can improve brain functioning in schizophrenia patients

Study provides detailed picture of genetics underlying type 2 diabetes

Long-term brain-machine interface use could lead to recovery in paraplegic patients

Combining virtual reality and treadmill training could help reduce risk of falls in older adults

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