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Study shows link between morning physical activity and lowest risk of heart disease, stroke

Morning physical activity is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a study in more than 85,000 individuals published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC.

14 Nov 2022

Mechanically active adhesive prevents and supports the recovery from muscle atrophy

Muscles waste as a result of not being exercised enough, as happens quickly with a broken limb that has been immobilized in a cast, and more slowly in people reaching an advanced age.

14 Nov 2022

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

Regular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and reported a positive association.

14 Nov 2022

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%.

14 Nov 2022

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

14 Nov 2022

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

For World Diabetes Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, about the importance of type 1 diabetes research and awareness, as well as dispelling the misconceptions behind this autoimmune condition.

14 Nov 2022

World Pneumonia Day 2022: Pneumonia Affects Everyone

In commemoration of World Pneumonia Day 2022, we speak to Dr. Andy Whittamore, GP and Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung UK, about the effect pneumonia can have on everyone.

13 Nov 2022

Study shows biological link between muscle weakness and acceleration in biological age

Everyone ages at a different pace. That's why two 50-year-olds, despite living the same number of years, may have different biological ages – meaning that a host of intrinsic and extrinsic factors have caused them to age at varying paces with different levels of risk for disease and early death.

10 Nov 2022

Sexual activity can be an undiagnosed trigger for asthma exacerbations, study shows

When people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations into account.

10 Nov 2022

Study shows the benefits of aerobic exercise on brain vascular health

A year of aerobic exercise training reduced impedance (effective resistance to blood flow) in the brain blood vessels of older adults, according to a new study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.

10 Nov 2022

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog, and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis symptoms associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID)

9 Nov 2022

Genetic variant associated with slimness estimated to be present in almost 60% of the Europeans

How much do genes influence our body weight? For the general population this influence is around 20%, according to studies that in recent years have analyzed the complete genome of tens of thousands of people.

8 Nov 2022

New system to create not just personalized workouts, but “prescribed” workouts

It's a common phenomenon for anyone who regularly works out: two people with similar fitness levels can do the same exercise and get completely different results. It's extremely frustrating for the person who can't seem to improve, despite trying their hardest.

8 Nov 2022

Long-term administration of IV iron benefits adults with heart failure and iron deficiency

Long-term treatment with iron administered intravenously improved symptoms and reduced recurrent hospitalizations among people with heart failure and iron deficiency, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Personalized 'precision' testing approach leads to efficient chest pain evaluations for heart disease risk

For people with stable chest pain, a personalized "precision" testing approach led to more efficient evaluations for heart disease risk and improved diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease when compared to usual care, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

7 Nov 2022

Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

If the brain no longer responds correctly to the hormone insulin (insulin resistance), this also has a negative effect on the metabolism in the body and the regulation of eating behavior.

7 Nov 2022

Multinational consensus to end COVID-19 pandemic

A new study recommended specific actions to end the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

7 Nov 2022

Evaluating dual direct-acting antivirals against persistent COVID-19

Researchers assessed the efficiency of dual direct-acting antivirals in treating persistent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Nov 2022

Early head-and-neck cooling after sports concussion results in shorter time to return-to-play

Early head-and-neck cooling in concussed ice hockey players resulted in shorter time to return-to-play. This expanded study of Swedish ice hockey teams, in which the median time to initiate head-neck cooling following a concussion was 10 minutes, is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma.

7 Nov 2022

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Study shows link between morning physical activity and lowest risk of heart disease, stroke

Mechanically active adhesive prevents and supports the recovery from muscle atrophy

Study finds a positive impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients

High-intensity aerobic exercise can cut metastatic cancer risk by 72%

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

World Pneumonia Day 2022: Pneumonia Affects Everyone

Study shows biological link between muscle weakness and acceleration in biological age

Sexual activity can be an undiagnosed trigger for asthma exacerbations, study shows

Study shows the benefits of aerobic exercise on brain vascular health

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

Genetic variant associated with slimness estimated to be present in almost 60% of the Europeans

New system to create not just personalized workouts, but “prescribed” workouts

Long-term administration of IV iron benefits adults with heart failure and iron deficiency

Personalized 'precision' testing approach leads to efficient chest pain evaluations for heart disease risk

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

Multinational consensus to end COVID-19 pandemic

Evaluating dual direct-acting antivirals against persistent COVID-19

Early head-and-neck cooling after sports concussion results in shorter time to return-to-play

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