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Use of psychiatric drugs soars in California jails

The number of jail inmates in California taking psychotropic drugs has jumped about 25 percent in five years, and they now account for about a fifth of the county jail population across the state, according to a new analysis of state data.

8 May 2018

New study aims to help clear up conflicting dietary advice around egg consumption

University of Sydney researchers aim to help clear up conflicting dietary advice around egg consumption, as a new study finds eating up to 12 eggs per week for a year did not increase cardiovascular risk factors in people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

7 May 2018

Study: Many ophthalmology residents face substantial burden of burnout and depression

A new study led by Brown University researchers finds that ophthalmology residents across the U.S. face a substantial burden of burnout and depression, which may affect not only the residents themselves but also the quality of care they deliver to patients.

4 May 2018

Combining natural cures with biomedical devices improves bone health, growth

A WSU research team is bringing together natural medical cures with modern biomedical devices in hopes of bringing about better health outcomes for people with bone diseases.

4 May 2018

Researchers create platform for crowdsourced exercise plans from nonexperts

Exercise can prevent chronic disease, boost mental health and elevate quality of life. But exercise can also be an expensive undertaking -; especially for newcomers.

3 May 2018

UTA investigators examine link between ovarian hormones and blood cholesterol balance

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are investigating the link between ovarian hormones and the blood cholesterol balance in the body, itself a key determinant of cardiovascular health or disease.

3 May 2018

Researchers study how neurostimulator can improve rehabilitation for stroke patients

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among the first in the world studying how a specific type of neurostimulator can improve rehabilitation for stroke patients.

3 May 2018

Project MOVE offers 'action grants' to increase physical activity among breast cancer survivors

Physical activity is an effective way to help improve the many mental and physical side effects of breast cancer treatment.

3 May 2018

Researchers discover new method to test levels of key proteins in human muscle cells

San Francisco State University researchers have discovered a new method for testing levels of a tiny but hugely important protein -- "AMPK" -- in human muscle cells.

2 May 2018

NewYork-Presbyterian shares information on stroke risk and prevention

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

2 May 2018

Fat-controlling hormones increase metabolism in both exercise and cold

Sad but true, we don't all respond equally to exercise. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new kind of clue to this variable response--a hormone whose levels in the bloodstream rise sharply in exercise as well as in cold.

2 May 2018

New rat models could be useful in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease currently affects more than 5.5 million Americans and is one of the costliest diseases to treat, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Characterized by a buildup of plaque in the brain, few animal models exist that researchers could use to study this devastating disorder.

30 Apr 2018

Daily photo provides positive well-being benefits

Taking a photo each day and posting it online has complex benefits say researchers who say it supports improved wellbeing.

30 Apr 2018

NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience severe and persistent tiredness. In a recent study, a team led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a novel approach to identify the onset of this common side effect and objectively follow its development.

30 Apr 2018

Following five lifestyle behaviors could prolong life expectancy for men and women

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and not smoking, could prolong life expectancy at age 50 by 14 years for women and just over 12 years for men, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

30 Apr 2018

Higher aerobic fitness levels linked to lower incidence of age-related language failures

Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by the University of Birmingham has discovered.

30 Apr 2018

Ways to manage diabetes apart from intensifying glucose control

When you have diabetes, there's a lot of emphasis on controlling your blood sugar levels. And just as important, you and the healthcare team caring for you should pay attention to cardiovascular, kidney and visual health.

27 Apr 2018

Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

When a routine physical revealed mildly elevated blood-sugar levels, Michael Phillips was strongly encouraged to sign up for a diabetes self-management class.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

People with restless legs syndrome may have changes in a portion of the brain that processes sensory information, according to a study published in the April 25, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers uncover reason why exercise may be beneficial for the heart

Doctors, health organizations, and the Surgeon General all agree that exercise is good for the heart -- but the reasons why are still not well understood.

25 Apr 2018

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Use of psychiatric drugs soars in California jails

New study aims to help clear up conflicting dietary advice around egg consumption

Study: Many ophthalmology residents face substantial burden of burnout and depression

Combining natural cures with biomedical devices improves bone health, growth

Researchers create platform for crowdsourced exercise plans from nonexperts

UTA investigators examine link between ovarian hormones and blood cholesterol balance

Researchers study how neurostimulator can improve rehabilitation for stroke patients

Project MOVE offers 'action grants' to increase physical activity among breast cancer survivors

Researchers discover new method to test levels of key proteins in human muscle cells

NewYork-Presbyterian shares information on stroke risk and prevention

Fat-controlling hormones increase metabolism in both exercise and cold

New rat models could be useful in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Daily photo provides positive well-being benefits

NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

Following five lifestyle behaviors could prolong life expectancy for men and women

Higher aerobic fitness levels linked to lower incidence of age-related language failures

Ways to manage diabetes apart from intensifying glucose control

Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

Researchers uncover reason why exercise may be beneficial for the heart

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exercise News and Research

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