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Elite endurance athletes who eat few carbohydrates burn more fat during prolonged exercise

Elite endurance athletes who eat very few carbohydrates burned more than twice as much fat as high-carb athletes during maximum exertion and prolonged exercise in a new study - the highest fat-burning rates under these conditions ever seen by researchers.

18 Nov 2015

Bullies and victims at risk for eating disorders

Being bullied in childhood has been associated with increased risk for anxiety, depression and even eating disorders. But according to new research, it's not only the victims who could be at risk psychologically, but also the bullies themselves.

17 Nov 2015

Sheffield Hallam University awards doctorate to key NHS leader

The Chief Executive of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sir Andrew Cash, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University today.

17 Nov 2015

Scientists show how absence of microbiota has remarkable effect against obesity

In the past few years, research on gut microbiota (that is, all microorganisms, mainly bacteria, inhabiting our gut) has started to unravel its tremendous role in our body, and how it symbiotically affects the functioning of our organs. In particular, microbiota has also an impact on the way calories are absorbed and how fat cells develop.

17 Nov 2015

Diabetes prevention begins in the womb

60 million people worldwide are living with diabetes mellitus, and one in ten people over the age of 25 will develop the condition (type 2) at some stage in their lives. Globally, around 3.4 million people die from diabetes and its consequences every year. "Every six seconds, somebody somewhere in the world dies from diabetes", says Alexandra Kautzky-Willer from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the MedUni Vienna's University Department of Internal Medicine III.

13 Nov 2015

Anxiety associated with poor asthma outcomes

Anxiety sensitivity, in simple terms, is a fear of fear. But when people with anxiety sensitivity also have asthma, their suffering can be far more debilitating and dangerous, because they have difficulty managing their asthma. A new study explores this issue and recommends treatment to help decrease asthma symptoms.

13 Nov 2015

Johns Hopkins researchers present new healthcare tips from American Heart Association Meeting

Linking digital activity trackers to smartphones and periodically pinging users with personalized texts that urge them to walk more can significantly increase physical activity levels and spark healthy behavior changes, according to findings of a pilot study conducted at Johns Hopkins.

13 Nov 2015

FixHepC Buyers Club exposes weakness in Australian healthcare, assists patients to import life saving medication

In one of the greatest advances in medicine in decades, Hepatitis C is now largely curable. Over 200,000 Australians suffer from Hepatitis C. However the US manufacturer, Gilead Sciences Inc is attempting to charge the PBS $84,000 for a 12 week course of medication that costs under $200 dollars to manufacture.

13 Nov 2015

Special orchestra boosts mood and confidence in patients with dementia

A special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project.

11 Nov 2015

Eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease

Although Alzheimer's disease (AD) impacts more than five million Americans and 15 million caregivers year-round, the nation is especially focused on the disease this month as it observes "National Alzheimer's Disease and Awareness Month."

11 Nov 2015

Older, low-income female patients less likely to complete cardiac rehabilitation after bypass surgery

Bypass patients who are older, female and/or from lower-income neighbourhoods are more likely to face delays in beginning cardiac rehabilitation (CR), making them less likely to complete CR, which can lead to a higher mortality risk, suggests a new study.

11 Nov 2015

New vaccine appears to be more effective in reducing 'bad' LDL cholesterol

A new cholesterol-lowering vaccine leads to reductions in 'bad' LDL cholesterol in mice and macaques, according to research published in Vaccine. The authors of the study, from the University of New Mexico and the National Institutes of health in the United States, say the vaccine has the potential to be a more powerful treatment than statins alone.

10 Nov 2015

People with high fitness levels in midlife have lower annual health care costs after age 65

People with high fitness levels in midlife have significantly lower annual health care costs after age 65 than people with low fitness in midlife, after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

10 Nov 2015

Group therapy helps improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors

Peer group support, in the form of group therapy, was found to help improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study released today by Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital. Mount Sinai Heart is ranked No. 7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 "Best Hospitals" issue.

10 Nov 2015

Isosorbide mononitrate does not increase HFpEF patients' daily activity level

Heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) -- where the heart becomes stiff and cannot relax or fill properly -- did not have increased exercise tolerance after taking isosorbide mononitrate, compared to a placebo, according to a study presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2015.

10 Nov 2015

Innovative high school health program helps students maintain healthier weights, alleviate depression

An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended.

10 Nov 2015

Brief manualized treatment helps people with problematic caffeine use lower caffeine consumption

Engaging in brief, cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for helping people with problematic caffeine use lower their caffeine consumption, according to a new study coauthored by Laura M. Juliano, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at American University.

10 Nov 2015

Simple self-rating of health accurately predicts susceptibility to common cold

New research from Carnegie Mellon University psychologists shows that a simple self-rating of health accurately predicts susceptibility to the common cold in healthy adults aged 18-55 years. Published in Psychosomatic Medicine, the study - led by CMU's Sheldon Cohen - indicates that low self-rated-health is associated with poorer immune system competence.

10 Nov 2015

Gastric balloon in a pill helps patients lose weight without surgery or endoscopy

A new gastric balloon that can be swallowed like a pill and then filled while in the stomach, helped patients lose more than 37 percent of their excess weight over four months, according to new research presented here at ObesityWeek 2015, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity. The weeklong conference is hosted by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS).

10 Nov 2015

CareFusion to display new respiratory solutions at AARC Congress

CareFusion, a BD company, will be displaying new respiratory solutions that are designed to put patients first, whether ventilated or breathing on their own, at the American Association for Respiratory Care Congress being held Nov. 7-10 in Tampa, Fla.

6 Nov 2015

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Elite endurance athletes who eat few carbohydrates burn more fat during prolonged exercise

Bullies and victims at risk for eating disorders

Sheffield Hallam University awards doctorate to key NHS leader

Scientists show how absence of microbiota has remarkable effect against obesity

Diabetes prevention begins in the womb

Anxiety associated with poor asthma outcomes

Johns Hopkins researchers present new healthcare tips from American Heart Association Meeting

FixHepC Buyers Club exposes weakness in Australian healthcare, assists patients to import life saving medication

Special orchestra boosts mood and confidence in patients with dementia

Eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease

Older, low-income female patients less likely to complete cardiac rehabilitation after bypass surgery

New vaccine appears to be more effective in reducing 'bad' LDL cholesterol

People with high fitness levels in midlife have lower annual health care costs after age 65

Group therapy helps improve healthy behavior in people with cardiovascular risk factors

Isosorbide mononitrate does not increase HFpEF patients' daily activity level

Innovative high school health program helps students maintain healthier weights, alleviate depression

Brief manualized treatment helps people with problematic caffeine use lower caffeine consumption

Simple self-rating of health accurately predicts susceptibility to common cold

Gastric balloon in a pill helps patients lose weight without surgery or endoscopy

CareFusion to display new respiratory solutions at AARC Congress

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