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Researcher studies how sickle cell disease affects blood flow and oxygen delivery

Sickle Cell Disease is rare but devastating. Due to a genetic mutation affecting hemoglobin, the component of the red blood cell that carries oxygen, a reduced amount of oxygen is supplied to vital tissues and organs.

7 Feb 2019

Study links rise in CRC rates with binge-watching of TV shows

For the first time, scientists have identified sedentary behavior as a contributory factor in the dramatic rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) among people under the age of 50.

6 Feb 2019

Gait problems may represent a modifiable risk factor for depression in later life

Older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length compared with those without depression in a recent Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study.

6 Feb 2019

Absentmindedness points to earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease

Adults who notice that they frequently lose their train of thought or often become sidetracked may in fact be displaying earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a "silent stroke," suggests a recent study.

6 Feb 2019

Better diet could alleviate symptoms of depression finds study

It has been speculated earlier that a healthy diet can raise the mood and reduce symptoms of mild depression. A new study proves the cause and effect of healthy diet and improved symptoms of depression.

5 Feb 2019

Specific sedentary behavioral patterns linked with risk of young-onset colorectal cancer

A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans.

5 Feb 2019

Healthy diet can reduce depression symptoms

An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can all reduce the symptoms of depression.

5 Feb 2019

Self-care techniques should be first line of treatment for patients with facial pain, suggests study

While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment for facial pain from temporomandibular disorders, patients rate them as less helpful than self-care treatments, such as jaw exercises or warm compresses, finds a new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

5 Feb 2019

Women's brains age slower than men's

A new study has revealed that women have a more youthful brain compared to similar aged male counterparts when it comes to metabolism. The researchers found that with age the rates of metabolism of nutrients slow down in both men and women.

4 Feb 2019

Walking cadence appears to be a reliable measure of exercise intensity

In an ongoing study exploring walking for health across the adult lifespan, University of Massachusetts Amherst kinesiology researchers found that walking cadence is a reliable measure of exercise intensity and set simple steps-per-minute guidelines for moderate and vigorous intensity

4 Feb 2019

Researchers emphasize need for more physical activities for home-school children

Parents who home-school their children may think putting them into organized sports and physical activities keeps them fit, but Rice University researchers say young people need more.

4 Feb 2019

Deciding post-exercise snack in advance may increase odds of eating healthy

You've just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction. Then comes a choice: munch on an apple or indulge in the chocolatey goodness of a brownie?

1 Feb 2019

Exercise may decrease cerebral blood flow and improve brain function in older adults

Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think.

31 Jan 2019

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease

Nearly half (48 percent, 121.5 million in 2016) of all adults in the United States have some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association's Heart and Stroke Statistics — 2019 Update, published in the Association's journal Circulation.

31 Jan 2019

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Researcher studies how sickle cell disease affects blood flow and oxygen delivery

Study links rise in CRC rates with binge-watching of TV shows

Gait problems may represent a modifiable risk factor for depression in later life

Absentmindedness points to earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease

Better diet could alleviate symptoms of depression finds study

Specific sedentary behavioral patterns linked with risk of young-onset colorectal cancer

Healthy diet can reduce depression symptoms

Self-care techniques should be first line of treatment for patients with facial pain, suggests study

Women's brains age slower than men's

Walking cadence appears to be a reliable measure of exercise intensity

Researchers emphasize need for more physical activities for home-school children

Deciding post-exercise snack in advance may increase odds of eating healthy

Exercise may decrease cerebral blood flow and improve brain function in older adults

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease

Fasting may boost human metabolic activity, research suggests

Exercise-induced muscle changes could help boost mood in older adults, study suggests

Survey: Americans don't understand impact of excess weight on heart and overall health

Endurance exercise has many positive effects on heart health, finds study

Exercising regularly linked to better eating habits

UBC researcher invents new method to analyze behavior change counseling sessions

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

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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