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New protein shows potential for treating systolic heart failure

The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and swelling in the legs and feet, to fluid in the lungs and even death.

16 Oct 2024

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

The risk of heart disease increases with age for most people, however, for women that may be even more true.

16 Oct 2024

Standing more may not improve cardiovascular health

Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

$Severe mental illness linked to higher risk of fragility fractures in older adults$

Severe mental illness linked to higher risk of fragility fractures in older adults

People over the age of 50 who have severe mental illness are more likely than the general population to experience fragility fractures but may be less likely to get a diagnosis for osteoporosis, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

15 Oct 2024

Obesity linked to increased cardiovascular risks in Middle Eastern women

Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% of women and 31.4% of men in this region.

15 Oct 2024

Good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence associated with better mental health

A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence.

15 Oct 2024

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They'd forgotten the appointment or couldn't remember speaking to her.

15 Oct 2024

Dietitians boost GLP-1 therapy success with personalized care and side effect management

Researchers reveal the importance of personalized communication and side effect management in improving outcomes for patients on GLP-1 medications for weight management. The study highlights the critical role of dietitians in guiding lifestyle and dietary changes.

15 Oct 2024

Boost your heart, save your brain: How better heart health fights dementia

Research highlights the strong connection between heart and brain health, showing that improving cardiovascular health can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia. It underscores the shared biological mechanisms that link cardiac diseases to neurological impairment.

13 Oct 2024

Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

Study found that ICU-based cycle ergometry may reduce the length of ICU and hospital stays while improving physical function without affecting mortality or causing adverse events.

13 Oct 2024

Breast cancer patients find hope and connection through YouTube

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has identified the most relevant YouTube videos on this disease and the concerns of the people who post comments.

12 Oct 2024

Major study launched to explore diet and exercise benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients

Two hundred people are being recruited for a major study investigating how diet and exercise can help those living with metastatic breast cancer.

10 Oct 2024

University of Arkansas receives NIH grant to study situational bias in healthcare

The National Institutes of Health awarded just under $3.4 million to Anastasia Makhanova, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas.

10 Oct 2024

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

The study uncovers the effects of lifestyle variables on brain connectivity, paving the way for advancements in environmental neuroscience and healthcare.

10 Oct 2024

New surgical stitches capable of generating electrical charge may accelerate wound healing

Researchers developed the BioES-suture, a bioabsorbable suture that accelerates wound healing through electrical stimulation, showing superior healing outcomes.

10 Oct 2024

Study explores link between muscle strength and mental health in older adults

The Granada Biosanitary Research Institute (ibs.GRANADA) and the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga and Platform in Nanomedicine (IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND), have carried out a study that analyses the relationship between muscle strength and mental health in cognitively healthy older adults.

10 Oct 2024

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults - heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease - are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's journal, Stroke.

10 Oct 2024

Physical activity in pregnancy reduces asthma risk in offspring

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is less active, a new study by the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Kuopio University Hospital (KUH) and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) shows.

10 Oct 2024

The role of geroscience in understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

For more than 30 years, researchers have identified and quantified genetic and lifestyle factors for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other dementias. Despite extensive research, the fundamental mechanisms behind these neurodegenerative diseases are still not fully understood, and effective management of AD is taking longer than expected.

10 Oct 2024

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Latest Exercise News and Research

New protein shows potential for treating systolic heart failure

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

Standing more may not improve cardiovascular health

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

Severe mental illness linked to higher risk of fragility fractures in older adults

Obesity linked to increased cardiovascular risks in Middle Eastern women

Good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence associated with better mental health

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Dietitians boost GLP-1 therapy success with personalized care and side effect management

Boost your heart, save your brain: How better heart health fights dementia

Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

Breast cancer patients find hope and connection through YouTube

Major study launched to explore diet and exercise benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients

University of Arkansas receives NIH grant to study situational bias in healthcare

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

New surgical stitches capable of generating electrical charge may accelerate wound healing

Study explores link between muscle strength and mental health in older adults

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Physical activity in pregnancy reduces asthma risk in offspring

The role of geroscience in understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

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