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Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

The effect of vigorous physical activity (VPA) on the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable dementia.

10 Jun 2024

Does the menstrual cycle affect attention, anticipation, and spatial cognition in female athletes?

Researchers investigate whether cognitive performance fluctuates during the menstrual cycle and its potential impact athletic involvement and skill.

10 Jun 2024

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

Researchers used Mendelian randomization to identify causal links between gut microbes and childhood obesity, revealing key microbial players that influence pediatric adiposity.

10 Jun 2024

Vigorous exercise lowers dementia risk in hypertensive adults, study finds

People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower that risk.

7 Jun 2024

Critical role of protein-lipid interactions in mitochondrial energy production revealed

By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found that biochemical bonds between fats and proteins in the mitochondrion, the cell's powerhouse, play a crucial role in how our cells produce energy.

7 Jun 2024

High blood pressure common in young athletes, study finds

A substantial portion of young athletes are at risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Care of the Athletic Heart conference, taking place on June 6-8 in Washington.

6 Jun 2024

Exploring the biology behind maternal mental health disorders

Pregnancy and new motherhood transform a woman's body as well as her life. While this is often a joyous time, it can sometime lead to mental health disorders, most often anxiety and depression.

6 Jun 2024

Study examines potential dangers of consuming energy drinks for patients with genetic heart diseases

A new study in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier, examined the potential dangers of consuming energy drinks for patients with genetic heart diseases.

6 Jun 2024

Vigorous exercise linked to reduced cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients

6 Jun 2024

Proteomic fitness scores revolutionize disease prediction and personalized exercise plans

Research establishes a proteomic CRF score, linking it to improved prediction of mortality and multisystem disease risks, showing dynamic response to exercise training.

5 Jun 2024

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests.

5 Jun 2024

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning.

4 Jun 2024

$Women more likely to experience first fragility hip fracture in their 60s$

Women more likely to experience first fragility hip fracture in their 60s

Older women with low bone density are more likely to experience their first hip fracture in their 60s compared to older ages, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women linked to greater risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Women experiencing moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms face a three times greater risk for metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) compared to those with mild symptom severity, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

A recent study in Nutrients reviewed the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and supporting joint health.

2 Jun 2024

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

A doctoral dissertation from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that having difficulties in talking with one's father predicted a decrease in physical activity and the maintenance of low physical activity between adolescence and young adulthood.

31 May 2024

Supervised physical exercise lowers back pain and improves wellbeing of eldercare workers

Mainly older and middle-aged women, working class, with a very high prevalence of lower back pain and consequently possible psycho-affective problems and a poorer quality of life... This is the general profile of carers of the elderly.

31 May 2024

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Researchers at Wake Forest University of School of Medicine have received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study bone microarchitecture in patients following bariatric surgery.

30 May 2024

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

A recent review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy highlights the role of exercise-induced molecules, exerkines, in disease prevention and treatment, emphasizing their molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential.

29 May 2024

Exercise pattern study reveals lower Parkinson's risk for weekend warriors and regulars alike

A recent study in npj Digital Medicine found that both "weekend warrior" and regular exercise patterns significantly reduce Parkinson's disease (PD) risk. The findings suggest exercise duration is more critical than frequency in mitigating PD risk.

28 May 2024

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

Does the menstrual cycle affect attention, anticipation, and spatial cognition in female athletes?

Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity

Vigorous exercise lowers dementia risk in hypertensive adults, study finds

Critical role of protein-lipid interactions in mitochondrial energy production revealed

High blood pressure common in young athletes, study finds

Exploring the biology behind maternal mental health disorders

Study examines potential dangers of consuming energy drinks for patients with genetic heart diseases

Vigorous exercise linked to reduced cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients

Proteomic fitness scores revolutionize disease prediction and personalized exercise plans

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Women more likely to experience first fragility hip fracture in their 60s

Vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women linked to greater risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

Supervised physical exercise lowers back pain and improves wellbeing of eldercare workers

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

Exercise pattern study reveals lower Parkinson's risk for weekend warriors and regulars alike

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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