According to a recent study, exercise training improves mitochondrial function and regulates important enzymes of glucose and fructose degradation in the liver, which may explain how exercise helps reduce the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver … [Read more...]
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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Go Beyond Weight Loss
A review of data from 11 studies found that intermittent fasting (restricting eating to a limited window each day or not eating one or two days a week, for example) is not only effective for weight loss but can also improve cholesterol, blood … [Read more...]
Dementia Cases to Triple in Next 30 Years
Experts project that the number of dementia patients worldwide will increase to 152 million by 2050, up from 57 million in 2019, largely due to the aging populace in richer countries. Lancet Public Health, January 2022 … [Read more...]
Diet and Ulcerative Colitis Risk
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause abdominal cramps and pain and even bloody diarrhea. A study that compared the diet of 384 UC patients and 665 age-matched adults without a history of UC found that a higher … [Read more...]
Living Near Woodlands Promotes Mental Health
The result of a recent study that included over 3,500 children and teens found that participants who lived near woodlands were 16% less likely to develop behavioral or emotional problems over the following two years. The findings add to a growing … [Read more...]
Mobilization for Knee Osteoarthritis
A small study that included 15 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee found that adding mobilization to a conservative therapy treatment plan resulted in greater improvements with respect to pain, range of motion, hamstring peak muscle force, and … [Read more...]
Exercise Improves Survival Rates for Those with Defibrillators
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that is placed under the skin to correct cardiac arrhythmias. A review of data concerning nearly 42,000 ICD patients showed that those who participated in a cardiac rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Maternal Obesity May Affect Liver Health of Offspring.
According to a new study, children born to women who were obese during early pregnancy appear to have up to a three-times increased risk for fatty liver disease, which is associated with several poor health outcomes. Lead author Dr. Hannes Hagström … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime
Columbia University offers these tips to reduce one’s risk for being a victim of crime: pay attention to your surroundings; limit time spent on phone calls in public places; if you suspect someone is following you, find an open store or public space … [Read more...]
Acne Can Affect Mental Wellbeing
A survey of 50 adults suffering from acne revealed that the skin condition can have a negative effect on one’s emotional wellbeing. Study author Dr. John Barbieri explains, “Some felt that their acne made them appear less professional or qualified at … [Read more...]
Neck Linked to Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
Several recent studies have suggested that injury to the neck may be associated with prolonged recovery from concussion. In this study, researchers observed that the addition of conservative care to improve cervical function to the treatment plan of … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Alter Expression of Some Disease-Related Genes
Epigenetic marks are chemical modifications that serve as on/off switches for many genes. In a recent study, researchers observed that participating in a six-week endurance exercise program stimulated epigenetic changes to genes normally associated … [Read more...]
: Lack of Fiber May Increase Risk of Gut Infection
During an experiment on the effect of different diets and obesity on mice, researchers observed that a low fiber intake—regardless of other diet qualities—was associated with a greater risk for developing adherent–invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) … [Read more...]