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Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

Expert reports estimate that one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications. Those modifications include such basics as weight management, physical activity, nutrition, and alcohol consumption, among others.

24 Sep 2019

Gum disease associated with greater risk of high blood pressure

People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

24 Sep 2019

Catch them young: school program to reduce cardiovascular disease

Children rarely get heart attacks – but the way their habits develop can play a crucial role in reducing their future chances of having heart disease. A new study presented at the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology (SBC 2019) on September 21, 2019, shows that school projects encouraging a better diet and more activity can reduce such deaths.

23 Sep 2019

High blood pressure during pregnancy can increase later risk of cardiovascular disorders

Research published today in the journal Circulation has found that women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, including conditions such as preeclampsia, have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disorders later in life, including stroke and heart failure.

23 Sep 2019

Sports specialization in youth associated with increased risk of injury

A new study finds that kids who specialize in a chosen sport tend to engage in higher levels of vigorous exercise than their peers and may be more likely to sustain injuries, such as stress fractures, tendinitis and ACL tears.

23 Sep 2019

MD Anderson and Houston Dynamo join hands to kick childhood cancer

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center goes gold for Kick Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at BBVA Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. as the Houston Dynamo take on Orlando City SC, a professional soccer club in Orlando, Florida.

23 Sep 2019

Tackling the growing problem of heart disease in children with common sense interventions

Heart disease, which was once an illness affecting adults, is now a major concern among children. In fact, many studies have shown that the risks of cardiovascular disease pile up since childhood, hence, starting to educate them about practicing a healthy lifestyle is crucial to prevent the development of chronic and potentially-fatal diseases in the future.

23 Sep 2019

How one family counters epilepsy and caregiver stress by giving back

For people with epilepsy, seizures affect almost every aspect of their lives. The seizures also affect their caregivers' lives, with impacts on physical health, emotional functioning, social relationships, employment and finances.

23 Sep 2019

Personality feature can predict individuals’ exercise plans

Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don't plan quite so far ahead, research shows.

20 Sep 2019

Study examines how children's time use changes as they grow older

The research was carried out by researchers at Queen's Management School, the Geary Institute for Public Policy at University College Dublin, and the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health, and has recently been published in the Review of Income and Wealth.

20 Sep 2019

People with persistent back pain, headaches twice as likely to suffer from both disorders

People with persistent back pain or persistent headaches are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders, a new study from the University of Warwick has revealed.

20 Sep 2019

Researchers discover how cancer cells can trigger chronic muscle wasting condition

A solid tumor can cause muscle cells in the body to self-destruct. Many cancer patients die from the consequences. Now researchers are discovering more about how cancer cells in a tumor can take control of muscle cell wasting and trigger a chronic, serious condition.

19 Sep 2019

Diarrhea linked significantly to weight gain

A study has shown that obesity is linked to chronic diarrhea, independent of other lifestyle or eating habits.

19 Sep 2019

New 'Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Yardstick' offers guidance for diagnosis and treatment

Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe.

18 Sep 2019

Gut microbiome may play a role in mechanisms linked to muscle strength in older adults

A novel new study suggests that the gut microbiome has a role in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults.

18 Sep 2019

Gut bacteria linked to stronger muscles in older people

The gut bacteria are related to muscle mass and physical function, in a relationship called the gut-muscle axis, which has been studied in mouse models and in young adults. A new study looks at the GMA in older adults for the first time.

18 Sep 2019

Exercise may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's

Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study that scientists say merits further research to establish whether fitness can affect the progression of dementia.

18 Sep 2019

Computer scientist wins $2.3 million to develop AI that patients can use to manage health

Samantha Kleinberg, a computer scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology and pioneer in wearable technologies, has secured roughly $2.3 million in three new grants by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to develop artificial intelligence that provides personalized information to patients so they can take an active part in managing their health.

17 Sep 2019

Positive childhood experiences can negate harmful health effects in traumatized children

New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for our long-term health -- especially for those who experience significant adversity as a child.

17 Sep 2019

Cancer patients identify 'bad luck' or fate as third most likely cause of disease

What role does fate play when it comes to the 145,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia and 125,000 people in Vietnam?

16 Sep 2019

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

Gum disease associated with greater risk of high blood pressure

Catch them young: school program to reduce cardiovascular disease

High blood pressure during pregnancy can increase later risk of cardiovascular disorders

Sports specialization in youth associated with increased risk of injury

MD Anderson and Houston Dynamo join hands to kick childhood cancer

Tackling the growing problem of heart disease in children with common sense interventions

How one family counters epilepsy and caregiver stress by giving back

Personality feature can predict individuals’ exercise plans

Study examines how children's time use changes as they grow older

People with persistent back pain, headaches twice as likely to suffer from both disorders

Researchers discover how cancer cells can trigger chronic muscle wasting condition

Diarrhea linked significantly to weight gain

New 'Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Yardstick' offers guidance for diagnosis and treatment

Gut microbiome may play a role in mechanisms linked to muscle strength in older adults

Gut bacteria linked to stronger muscles in older people

Exercise may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's

Computer scientist wins $2.3 million to develop AI that patients can use to manage health

Positive childhood experiences can negate harmful health effects in traumatized children

Cancer patients identify 'bad luck' or fate as third most likely cause of disease

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Exercise News and Research

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