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Better sleep hygiene can improve health for FIFO workers

Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.

30 Jan 2025

Gut-derived sugars: A potential game-changer for weight management and diabetes

Gut bacteria-produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) help regulate metabolism by modulating gut microbiota, promoting SCFA production, and improving glucose homeostasis. S. salivarius, a key EPS producer, shows potential for obesity and diabetes intervention.

30 Jan 2025

Virtual coach offers affordable alternative to human breathing trainers

A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer.

30 Jan 2025

Higher intensity walking program boosts mobility in stroke survivors

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

30 Jan 2025

Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of age-related brain diseases

People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression (usually diagnosed at age 60 or older), according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

30 Jan 2025

The key to healthy aging? Exercise might be the answer

Researchers explore the health benefits of physical activity in the elderly.

30 Jan 2025

Can an online lifestyle plan keep your brain sharp? Research says yes

"Maintain Your Brain" study shows how a tailored online program can improve cognition and lower dementia risk—discover how simple lifestyle changes could protect your brain as you age.

29 Jan 2025

Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.

28 Jan 2025

Exercise improves brain insulin sensitivity and lowers dementia risk in older adults with prediabetes

Researchers explore the impact of exercise on the short-term regulation of insulin pathways in brain circuits.

28 Jan 2025

How long does it take to form a healthy habit?

The study highlights that forming health habits varies widely, with interventions and enjoyment playing vital roles in achieving long-term behavior change.

28 Jan 2025

Schools aren’t as plugged in as they should be to kids’ diabetes tech, parents say

Just a few years ago, children with Type 1 diabetes reported to the school nurse several times a day to get a finger pricked to check whether their blood sugar was dangerously high or low.

28 Jan 2025

AI tools show potential to improve aging interventions and recommendations

A collaborative study between researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and the Institute for Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and aging Research, Rostock University Medical Center, Germany, investigated how advanced AI tools, like Large Language Models (LLMs), can make it easier to evaluate interventions for aging and provide personalised recommendations.

27 Jan 2025

Study reveals the importance of physical activity for healthy aging

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231336 summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays in preventing or reducing the effects of diseases and discusses how to prescribe effective exercise for older adults.

27 Jan 2025

Study shows how physical activity can enhance brain function and prevent dementia

A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function.

23 Jan 2025

Understanding the long-term effects of repetitive head hits in athletes

The impact makes us cringe-the sound of two helmets making contact during a football game, a player down on the field.

23 Jan 2025

Two-thirds of people with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience long-term effects

Two-thirds of people with post-COVID-19 syndrome have persistent, objective symptoms – including reduced physical exercise capacity and reduced cognitive test performances – for a year or more, with no major changes in symptom clusters during the second year of their illness, according to a new study published January 23rd in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Winfried Kern of Freiburg University, Germany, and colleagues.

23 Jan 2025

Prehabilitation associated with fewer complications and improved recovery after surgery

Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (known as "prehabilitation") is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of life in adults, finds an analysis of clinical trials published by The BMJ today.

23 Jan 2025

Prehabilitation may improve surgical recovery and reduce complications

A new study published in The BMJ suggests that prehabilitation (also called prehab) may be able to reduce complications and length of hospitalization after surgery, while also improving quality of life and physical recovery.

23 Jan 2025

Strong heart, strong bones: How cardiovascular health influences bone density

Higher cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8 scores) is linked to greater bone mineral density in adults aged 20–59, with stronger associations in younger individuals, women, and those with normal BMI, suggesting heart-healthy habits may protect bone strength.

22 Jan 2025

New device promises reliable rehabilitation for balance disorders

The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has presented a promising device designed to conduct measurements reliably and repeatably when treating the after-effects of stroke, vertigo, etc.

22 Jan 2025