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How diet, supplements and lifestyle changes can help battle COVID

A recent editorial in the journal Nutrients emphasizes how efficacious non-pharmacological interventions in conjunction with the promotion of healthy lifestyle and dietary patterns may improve overall health status and reduce the risk of infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), as well as the potential adverse effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Jan 2022

Erectile dysfunction medication found to intensify abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice

In a laboratory study in mice, sildenafil, a commonly used erectile dysfunction medication, was found to worsen abdominal aortic aneurysms, indicating additional research may be needed to determine if the medication may have the same effect on people, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

5 Jan 2022

Exercise performance in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2

A cross-sectional report from Israel demonstrated the protective effect of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer–BioNTech) even after mild to moderate COVID-19).

4 Jan 2022

Study finds lower physical activity among most teens during the pandemic

This New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise – and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day during the pandemic – a decline from 16% pre-pandemic.

3 Jan 2022

Study finds increased oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione deficiency in COVID-19 patients

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have investigated the effect of infection with COVID-19 on the levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione, the most abundant physiological antioxidant.

3 Jan 2022

New MXene-based wearable sensor may help athletes with real-time performance measurements

Ultrathin nanomaterials, known as MXenes, are poised to make it easier to monitor a person's well-being by analyzing their perspiration.

3 Jan 2022

Around 132 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the UK in 2021

Around 132 million COVID-19 vaccinations were administered across all four nations of the UK in 2021, as part of the largest vaccination programme in British history.

2 Jan 2022

Promoting exercise as basic need for managing the physical and cognitive symptoms of MS

Citing recent evidence, experts in rehabilitation research advocate for integrating exercise into the care plans of persons with multiple sclerosis. The central role of the neurologist in clinical care offers an opportunity for this provider to promote exercise as fundamental for managing the physical and cognitive symptoms of MS.

30 Dec 2021

Access to basic integrative healthcare services increases breast cancer patient's chance of survival

Breast cancer patients treated at hospitals and health systems that educate patients and provide integrative health services have a better chance of survival compared to those treated at institutions with few of these resources, according to a new study published in the Journal of Oncology.

29 Dec 2021

AAN issues new guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes and it may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help neurologists and other doctors determine the best treatment for people with diabetic neuropathy, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued a guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy.

28 Dec 2021

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

The cells in the body can be thought of as tiny archery targets, each vulnerable to the deadly arrow of cancer.

23 Dec 2021

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

People with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely when doing high-altitude activities such as hiking or skiing, according to a small study published in the Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Dec 2021

Layers of subcontracted services confuse and frustrate Medi-Cal patients

Theresa Grant, a resident of Culver City, California, has endured debilitating pain for the past year from a mysterious bulge protruding from her lower rib cage.

22 Dec 2021

Moving more often is beneficial for long-term weight maintenance in older adults

When considered alongside the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, new findings suggest that focusing less on structured exercise, and more on building frequent periods of enjoyable movement into the day, will more likely contribute to health benefits that can be sustained, according to a paper published online in Obesity, The Obesity Society's flagship journal.

21 Dec 2021

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

Exercise not only trains the muscles but can also prevent the development of fatty liver. A new study by the German Center for Diabetes Research, Helmholtz Munich and Tübingen University Hospital shows which molecular adaptations, in particular of the liver mitochondria, can be observed in this process.

20 Dec 2021

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

How diet, supplements and lifestyle changes can help battle COVID

Erectile dysfunction medication found to intensify abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice

Exercise performance in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2

Study finds lower physical activity among most teens during the pandemic

Study finds increased oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione deficiency in COVID-19 patients

New MXene-based wearable sensor may help athletes with real-time performance measurements

Around 132 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the UK in 2021

Promoting exercise as basic need for managing the physical and cognitive symptoms of MS

Access to basic integrative healthcare services increases breast cancer patient's chance of survival

AAN issues new guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy

Peto's paradox offers new insights into cancer risk across mammals

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

Layers of subcontracted services confuse and frustrate Medi-Cal patients

Moving more often is beneficial for long-term weight maintenance in older adults

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

Study identifies genetic causes of sudden unexplained deaths in children aged 1 year and older

Parents' stress level negatively affects their child's enjoyment of the holidays

Intensive lifestyle intervention benefits individuals with high-risk prediabetes

Cloth facemasks worn during exercise are unlikely to cause significant respiratory changes

Study shows risk of long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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