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Exercise program offers psychological benefits during active surveillance for prostate cancer

In men undergoing active surveillance as an alternative to immediate treatment for prostate cancer, a supervised exercise program can reduce anxiety and fear of cancer progression, reports a study in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

18 Feb 2022

Older adults can prevent memory decline by sticking to regular exercise

We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists pools data from dozens of studies to answer these questions, showing that older adults may be able to prevent declines in a certain kind of memory by sticking to regular exercise.

17 Feb 2022

Study shows the true prevalence of statin intolerance worldwide is between 6 to 10%

As many as one in two patients stop taking statins, reduce the dose or take them irregularly because they believe the cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain and other side-effects.

16 Feb 2022

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the risk of severe/fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients treated with immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD).

15 Feb 2022

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age (70-75) may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (80+), suggests research published online in the journal Heart.

15 Feb 2022

Study investigates if COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in health and lifestyle of Labradors

A new study investigated whether COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in Dogslife Labrador Retrievers' lifestyle.

15 Feb 2022

Study describes sequelae presenting more than six months after COVID-19 in non-hospitalized young adults

A recent study described COVID-19 sequelae developed in non-hospitalized young adults more than six months after COVID-19 infection.

15 Feb 2022

More than half of women in the U.S. have poor pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic health

Only about 40% of women in the U.S. who gave birth in 2019 had good heart health prior to their pregnancy with excess weight being the major driver of poor pre-pregnancy health, followed by hypertension and diabetes, according to new research published today in a Go Red For Women spotlight issue of the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed, flagship journal Circulation.

14 Feb 2022

Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

Researchers offer hope that an inexpensive over-the-counter medication could improve long COVID symptoms for a large proportion of these patients.

14 Feb 2022

90 minutes of exercise after vaccination may provide an extra immune boost

Researchers at Iowa State University found 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may provide an extra immune boost.

12 Feb 2022

Being fit can protect older people against mild cognitive impairment

Seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving cognitive tasks and are less likely to suffer cognitive impairment.

10 Feb 2022

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

Mobile apps make it possible to track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition.

9 Feb 2022

UCI case report: Antihistamines may provide relief for people suffering from long COVID-19 symptoms

Antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the painful, debilitating symptoms of long COVID-19 that impair daily functioning.

9 Feb 2022

Maternal metabolic syndrome can switch on imprinted gene associated with NAFLD in offspring

New research from North Carolina State University has found that an imprinted gene associated with development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is switched on in mice who nurse from mothers with metabolic syndrome, even when those mice are not biologically related.

7 Feb 2022

Selenium could boost learning and memory in aging brains

Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in aging brains, according to University of Queensland research.

7 Feb 2022

New NHS 'My Planned Care' platform will benefit patients waiting for elective surgeries

Patients waiting for elective surgeries will benefit from increased transparency and information sharing following the launch of the new NHS 'My Planned Care' platform.

7 Feb 2022

Fuel poverty impacts people’s physical and mental health, study shows

The rocketing price of fuel could be making people’s physical and mental health worse – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

7 Feb 2022

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Alison Edelman about her latest research that investigated the effects COVID-19 vaccinations have on the menstrual cycle.

4 Feb 2022

COVID-19 vaccine unlikely to have an adverse impact on exercise performance

The COVID-19 vaccine does not impair the body's physiological response to exercise, according to a new study at The University of Arizona.

3 Feb 2022

Physical exercise increases synaptic resilience against age-related neuropathologies

Researchers from the UPV/EHU's Department of Pharmacology and the CIBER Mental Health network are taking part in a study published in the latest issue of the prestigious journal Alzheimer's & Dementia; it sheds light on the biological processes that mediate the beneficial effect of physical exercise on cognitive skills and mental health.

3 Feb 2022

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Exercise program offers psychological benefits during active surveillance for prostate cancer

Older adults can prevent memory decline by sticking to regular exercise

Study shows the true prevalence of statin intolerance worldwide is between 6 to 10%

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Study investigates if COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in health and lifestyle of Labradors

Study describes sequelae presenting more than six months after COVID-19 in non-hospitalized young adults

More than half of women in the U.S. have poor pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic health

Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

90 minutes of exercise after vaccination may provide an extra immune boost

Being fit can protect older people against mild cognitive impairment

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

UCI case report: Antihistamines may provide relief for people suffering from long COVID-19 symptoms

Maternal metabolic syndrome can switch on imprinted gene associated with NAFLD in offspring

Selenium could boost learning and memory in aging brains

New NHS 'My Planned Care' platform will benefit patients waiting for elective surgeries

Fuel poverty impacts people’s physical and mental health, study shows

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

COVID-19 vaccine unlikely to have an adverse impact on exercise performance

Physical exercise increases synaptic resilience against age-related neuropathologies

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