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How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines in muscle strength and quality of life in elderly adults.

18 Dec 2023

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Genetic analysis highlights potential concerns for heart health in elite athletes

A new landmark study involving 281 elite athletes from Australia and Belgium has revealed one in six have measures that would normally suggest reduced heart function.

18 Dec 2023

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Researchers investigated associations between alcohol consumption behaviors, diabetes mellitus, genetic predispositions, and ARLD incidence in 312,59 active drinkers from the United Kingdom Biobank.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Study finds that the timing of meals, particularly late-night eating, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of meal timing for cardiometabolic health.

17 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

With summer holidays only weeks away, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers report progress in the search for more accurate blood markers for acute kidney injury

Using cells from kidney biopsies, Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers report progress in the search for more accurate and easier-to-obtain markers to help predict, manage and assess treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI).

14 Dec 2023

Physical and social activities may hold the secret to sharper memories in old age

Physical and social activities in old age have a protective effect on the entorhinal cortex, researchers at UZH have shown.

14 Dec 2023

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 may increase depression risk by age 14

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14, finds a new longitudinal study led by UCL researchers.

13 Dec 2023

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

The vast majority of older adults – 83% -- think health insurers should cover medications that can help people with obesity manage their weight, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 finds.

13 Dec 2023

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Space health experts at Northumbria University have won a global competition that will enable them to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts during spaceflight.

13 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Population subgroups with similar behavioral patterns between adolescence and adulthood.

13 Dec 2023

Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

Dietary and lifestyle interventions that might help reduce cardiometabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

13 Dec 2023

Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because symptoms can remain hidden until a medical crisis strikes.

12 Dec 2023

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

Los Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K-12 students, a key test of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's sweeping, $4.7 billion program to address a youth mental health crisis.

12 Dec 2023

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

How exercise battles muscle fat: New gene holds the answer

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

Genetic analysis highlights potential concerns for heart health in elite athletes

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

Researchers report progress in the search for more accurate blood markers for acute kidney injury

Physical and social activities may hold the secret to sharper memories in old age

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 may increase depression risk by age 14

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

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Exercise News and Research

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