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Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

A Cleveland Clinic colon cancer risk assessment survey found that respondents who exercised more followed a healthy diet and did not smoke were less likely to have a personal history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps.

8 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

The study conducted by Dr Richard Stephens, from Keele University, and David Spierer and Emmanuel Katehis, from Long Island University Brooklyn, reveals that swearing aloud makes individuals stronger.

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

5 May 2017

Long periods of physiological stress can change composition of intestinal microbiota in soldiers

A new study finds that long periods of physiological stress can change the composition of microorganisms residing in the intestines, which could increase health risks in endurance athletes and military personnel.

4 May 2017

New drug mimics health effects of exercise, say researchers

Scientists have managed to mimic the health effects of exercise in mice, simply by using a pill, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. The drug activated a genetic pathway that is triggered by running, which led mice to burn off more fat and increase their stamina levels, despite them being sedentary.

4 May 2017

Gene mutation may accelerate loss of memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's risk

A gene mutation may accelerate the loss of memory and thinking skills in people who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 3, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The gene mutation is called the BDNF Val66Met allele, or just the Met allele.

4 May 2017

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Researchers have developed a new tool to catalog police and law enforcement interactions with black men, the Police and Law Enforcement Scale, with the hope of documenting people's experiences and perceptions of police-based discrimination.

3 May 2017

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in key brain regions? A new study led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers adds more information about how physical activity impacts brain physiology and offers hope that it may be possible to reestablish some protective neuronal connections.

3 May 2017

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new örebro study published in PLOS ONE.

3 May 2017

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

According to a new Finnish study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, and shows that, despite the person's weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.

3 May 2017

Findings highlight need to improve quality of care for high-risk patients with peripheral artery disease

Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These findings highlight the need to improve the quality of care for this high-risk group of individuals.

3 May 2017

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the United States who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

2 May 2017

Stroke prevention strategy may reduce incidence of dementia among older adults

Ontario's stroke prevention strategy appears to have had an unexpected, beneficial side effect: a reduction also in the incidence of dementia among older seniors.

2 May 2017

Different doses of resistance exercises could aid recovery from infection, injury

Having your healthcare professional prescribe you a dose of bench presses to ward off an infection or help heal an injury may sound like shonky healthcare but could actually be the advice of the near future, according to Griffith University scientists.

29 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. Measurements of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are used to evaluate indoor air quality, which is strongly linked to the levels of contaminants, such as gases and particles, circulating about with CO2.

28 Apr 2017

Scientists write medical rulebook to help astronauts stay fit and healthy during long space trips

With Cassini making final preparations to penetrate Saturn's rings, and renewed interest in colonising the Moon and sending people to Mars, space flight and exploration are experiencing a level of interest not seen since the Apollo missions to the Moon in the late 60's and 70's, and the space shuttle programme of the 80's.

28 Apr 2017

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

There is an age-related decline in children's physical activity levels as they progress through primary school, according to a British Heart Foundation-funded study.

28 Apr 2017

International consensus statement on recognizing and treating sport-related concussions published

There is no question that concussion is among the more concerning injuries in sport today. The question is how to best detect, assess, treat and prevent it.

27 Apr 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

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Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Long periods of physiological stress can change composition of intestinal microbiota in soldiers

New drug mimics health effects of exercise, say researchers

Gene mutation may accelerate loss of memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's risk

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

Findings highlight need to improve quality of care for high-risk patients with peripheral artery disease

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Stroke prevention strategy may reduce incidence of dementia among older adults

Different doses of resistance exercises could aid recovery from infection, injury

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

Scientists write medical rulebook to help astronauts stay fit and healthy during long space trips

Study finds age-related decline in children's physical activity levels

International consensus statement on recognizing and treating sport-related concussions published

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

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