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March 2, 2025

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Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Other Diseases

Feb. 27, 2025 — People who get moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, according to a preliminary ...

Obesity Starts in the Brain

Feb. 28, 2025 — A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of obesity. The brain's sensitivity to insulin is ...

Genetic Evidence That Diabetes Drug GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Achieve Weight Loss Primarily by Reducing Fat Mass More Than Muscle

Feb. 24, 2025 — Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), ...

Small Amounts of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Are Associated With Big Reductions in Dementia Risk

Feb. 20, 2025 — A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new ...

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A Patient's Ability to Perform a Cardiac Stress Test Offers a Critical Window on Their Mortality Risk

Feb. 19, 2025 — A new study demonstrates life-saving benefits of consistent ...

Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss and Osteoporosis After Rapid Weight Loss

Feb. 10, 2025 — Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk. A new study indicates that the ...

Pickleball Program Boosts Health and Wellness for Cancer Survivors

Feb. 4, 2025 — A new community-based pickleball program called Project Rally is helping cancer survivors improve their physical and social well-being, according to a recent pilot study. The program has shown strong ...

Omega-3s Can Slow Down Aging Process

Feb. 4, 2025 — A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data from the international DO-HEALTH study. For the first time, ...

Changing Therapy Practice to Add Higher-Intensity Walking Improves Early Stroke Recovery

Jan. 30, 2025 — By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a ...

Moderate Exercise Keeps Appetite at Bay

Jan. 28, 2025 — A recent study has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with ...

Exercise Improves Brain Function, Possibly Reducing Dementia Risk

Jan. 23, 2025 — Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

While Most Americans Use a Device to Monitor Their Heart, Few Share That Data With Their Doctor

Jan. 22, 2025 — A new national survey found that while many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their ...

Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect

Jan. 21, 2025 — When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...

Fatty Muscles Raise the Risk of Serious Heart Disease Regardless of Overall Body Weight

Jan. 19, 2025 — People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, ...

Women Exercising in Gyms Often Face Barriers Including Body Image and Harassment

Jan. 29, 2025 — When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to ...

Study Tracks Physical and Cognitive Impairments Associated With Long COVID

Jan. 23, 2025 — Two-thirds of people with post-COVID-19 syndrome have persistent, objective symptoms -- including reduced physical exercise capacity and reduced cognitive test performances -- for a year or more, ...

Aerobic Exercise: A Powerful Ally in Fight Against Alzheimer's

Jan. 15, 2025 — Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating ...

Yes, College Students Gain Holiday Weight Too -- But in the Form of Muscle Not Fat

Jan. 14, 2025 — A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ...

Differences in Strength by Position Among Football Players

Jan. 13, 2025 — It's long been known that different positions on the football field fit different body types. A study led by the University of Kansas has gone beyond knowing that linemen are bigger with more ...

Electrifying Your Workout Can Boost Muscles Mass, Strength

Jan. 9, 2025 — A team of researchers discovered that combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation with resistance training results in greater muscle mass and strength compared to resistance training ...

Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health

Jan. 8, 2025 — Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study. A clinical trial found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a ...

Study Finds Physical Activity Reduces Chronic Disease Risk

Jan. 2, 2025 — A study underscores the value of physical activity. Researchers found patients who responded in a survey that they are physically active have a statistically significant lower risk of having 19 ...

For Optimal Marathon Performance, Check Training Plan, Gear, Nutrition, Weather -- And Air Quality?

Dec. 18, 2024 — When preparing for a marathon, runners don't usually think much about air quality. But maybe they should, according to findings from a new study. When the research team assessed the association ...

Overactive Cells Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Dec. 18, 2024 — Researchers studied oxygen treatment as a potential therapy to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes ...

Targeting a Brain Enzyme to Curb Obesity

Dec. 16, 2024 — Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say ...

More Dense, Populated Neighborhoods Inspire People to Walk More

Dec. 12, 2024 — Adding strong evidence in support of 'walkable' neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase how much people walk. The study showed a strong ...

Short-Term Cognitive Boost from Exercise May Last for 24 Hours

Dec. 9, 2024 — The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new ...

Newly Discovered Mechanism in the Cell's Energy Factory Can Lead to New Treatment of Muscle Disorders

Dec. 6, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential to energy production in the muscles. The discovery may lead to new treatment for disorders affecting the muscles, like diabetes, ...

Eating High-Processed Foods Impacts Muscle Quality, Study Finds

Dec. 4, 2024 — A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a ...

Tiny, Daily Bursts of Vigorous Incidental Physical Activity Could Almost Halve Cardiovascular Risk in Middle-Aged Women

Dec. 3, 2024 — An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, for middle-aged women who do not engage in ...

Controlling a Cancer-Associated Gene Can Mimic Muscle Growth from Exercise

Dec. 3, 2024 — Knowing the precise mechanisms by which MYC drives muscle growth could prove instrumental in creating therapies that reduce muscle loss from aging, potentially improving independence, mobility and ...

Researchers Use Fitness Tracker Data and Machine Learning to Detect Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings

Nov. 25, 2024 — Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar ...

Standing at Work Can Be Detrimental to Blood Pressure

Nov. 22, 2024 — A new study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with ...

Exploring Factors Affecting Workers' Acquisition of Exercise Habits Using Machine Learning Approaches

Nov. 22, 2024 — Researchers analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance -- a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve ...