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Mar , 2024
The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer
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The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

Cancer treatment is often associated with undue weight gain, mostly due to fat deposition. The Mediterranean diet (MED diet) may help support such patients during this period. A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in […]

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Feb , 2024
Air Force cadets’ nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds
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Air Force cadets’ nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored how nutrition knowledge, physical strength and activity, and body composition are related to whether Air Force cadets lose consciousness during the Gravitational Acceleration Test (G-test). The findings indicate that cadets who remained conscious and passed the test had better nutrition knowledge and were more physically […]

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Feb , 2024
Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans
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Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans

Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals. The findings, researchers say, reveal geographic regions where this type of care is most lacking and illustrate the potential for telemedicine in helping to bridge this gap. The study was […]

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Nov , 2023
Social support needed to reduce the barriers in accessing cardiac rehabilitation
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Social support needed to reduce the barriers in accessing cardiac rehabilitation

Noted experts in cardiovascular rehabilitation attending the Third Jim Pattison-Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium (Banff, April 21-23, 2023) observed that although cardiac rehabilitation benefits diverse groups of patients and affords the most cost-effective prevention for recurrent events, it is grossly underutilized globally. They concluded that access is the hardest obstacle for patients to […]

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Nov , 2023
Positivity about physical activity linked to lower aging anxiety
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Positivity about physical activity linked to lower aging anxiety

Since 2011, roughly 10,000 people in the U.S. have turned 65 every day. The Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 make up the country’s fastest growing age group, which is on track to outnumber children by 2035. “As this large demographic ages, it’s really important to support health promoting behaviors and have an […]

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Oct , 2023
MIT engineers design workout mat for cells to study exercise’s mechanical effects
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MIT engineers design workout mat for cells to study exercise’s mechanical effects

There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen? As we run and lift and stretch, our muscles experience chemical signals from surrounding cells, as well as mechanical forces from jostling against tissues. Some physiologists wonder: Is it the body’s natural […]

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Oct , 2023
A powerful combo for transforming body composition
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A powerful combo for transforming body composition

Obesity and being overweight are associated with chronic medical conditions caused or worsened by metabolic dysfunction. This has given rise to multiple targeted interventions centered around lifestyle modifications and dietary changes. To date, little is known about how these interventions impact body composition. A new study in JAMA Network Open examines this aspect of non-pharmaceutical […]

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Oct , 2023
Can discrimination fuel obesity?
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Can discrimination fuel obesity?

In a recent article published in the Journal of Nature Mental Health, researchers examined neural reactivity to unhealthy and healthy food cues and gut metabolites to elucidate potential mechanisms linking discrimination and obesity.  Study: Discrimination exposure impacts unhealthy processing of food cues: crosstalk between the brain and gut. Image Credit: ilona.shorokhova/Shutterstock.comBackground Genetics, diet, exercise, and psychological factors […]

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Aug , 2023
Intensive lifestyle intervention linked to increased employment for people with type 2 diabetes
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Intensive lifestyle intervention linked to increased employment for people with type 2 diabetes

USC Schaeffer Center and University of Minnesota researchers found that study participants without a college degree had even larger employment gains from lifestyle changes recommended by specialists. Study takeaways: Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study reveals that intensive lifestyle intervention to prevent the progression and complications of type 2 diabetes is associated with higher […]

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Aug , 2023
No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden cardiac arrest or myocarditis in athletes
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No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden cardiac arrest or myocarditis in athletes

It is now almost a rule of thumb: As soon as an athlete falls to the ground with a sudden cardiac arrest, social media is awash with claims that COVID-19 vaccinations are to blame. This was the case with English footballer Charlie Wyke, cyclist Sonny Colbrelli and, most recently, with college basketballer, and son of […]
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