Newswise — There are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider: In the last 30 years, the incidence of colorectal cancer has gone up by 50% for people under 50. By 2030, just six years from now, colorectal cancer is predicted to be the leading cause of cancer death for people under
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Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Exercising during pregnancy doesn’t just benefit moms – it may also give their babies a head start on their heart health after birth, according to a study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. In a mouse study, researchers found offspring had better heart health after birth
Newswise — El Paso, TEXAS (March 5, 2024) – Health researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are launching a clinical trial to improve walking in the El Paso community, thanks to a $4.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The project will enroll local school district employees in 50K
Newswise — JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Cambiar de una dieta poco saludable y un estilo de vida sedentario a una alimentación saludable y ejercicios puede ser abrumador. En esta alerta, el experto Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., médico de medicina interna y director de la práctica médica internacional en Mayo Clinic, en Jacksonville, Florida, comparte pequeños pasos y uno
Newswise — The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions. Scientists already know that the relationship between the length of a person’s index and ring fingers, known as the 2D:4D ratio is correlated with performance in distance running, age at heart
Newswise — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the international medicine practice at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, shares small steps and one big one that can lead to
Newswise — Self-monitoring of physical activity with an accelerometer and feedback is an effective tool to improve physical activity in elderly people requiring long-term support. The Kobe University study is the first to show that with simple and safe means the physical activity of this demographic can be improved, which is expected to help prevent
People worldwide are living longer. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over by 2030. By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 years and older will double (2.1 billion). The number of individuals aged 65 years or above across the world
Newswise — LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. “Studies
Newswise — LONDRES — Quais são os passos que se pode tomar além de uma alimentação saudável e exercícios físicos para melhorar a sua saúde do coração? Neste alerta, a especialista, PhD e Dra. Gosia Wamil, cardiologista pela Mayo Clinic Healthcare em Londres, responde a essa pergunta e muito mais. 1. A solidão afeta a saúde do coração? A solidão e o isolamento
Newswise — An advanced human heart organoid system can be used to model embryonic heart development under pregestational diabetes-like conditions, researchers report February 8 in the journal Stem Cell Reports. The organoids recapitulate hallmarks of pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease found in mice and humans. The findings also showed that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and lipid
Newswise — JACKSONVILLE, Flórida — Mudar de uma dieta pouco saudável e estilo de vida sedentário para uma alimentação saudável com exercícios físicos pode ser assustador. Neste alerta, o especialista Dr. Juan Cardenas Rosales, médico de medicina interna e diretor da prática de medicina internacional na Mayo Clinic em Jacksonville, Flórida, compartilha pequenos e grandes passos que pode
Newswise — A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland and at Iowa State University has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. The new study provides evidence to support the benefits of resistance exercise training can have on anxiety and depression and
Newswise — Rockville, Md. (January 30, 2024)—A new case study finds that recreationally trained athletes—“regular” people, as compared to elite athletes—may be able to achieve the extremely high levels of energy expenditure needed to complete high-endurance athletic events. The study, the first to show the epitome of endurance is possible for mere mortals, is published
Assistant Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine researches how our brain and cognition play a role in our eating habits and decisions. She shares her expertise on how to stay true to new year resolutions without self-punishment or negativity. She is available for interview. Common pitfalls for resolutions involving diet/exercise Two common pitfalls with diet and
It may not come as a surprise that 12.9 million Americans follow the keto diet each year. As of 2024, keto lovers across the globe contributed to a whopping 27 million keto hashtags on Instagram, making this high-fat, low-carb diet a household name. If you or anyone you know has tried living the keto diet
BYLINE: Russ Nelson Newswise — Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The breakthrough design is built around a new type of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical
Listen up, gents! Why not ring in the New Year with a fresh focus on well-being? As we bid farewell to old routines, let’s add a little spice to our wellness recipe and gear up for a healthier, happier you. We’ve handpicked a selection of game-changing items that will transform your wellness game from average
Newswise — The two most common obesity surgeries – gastric bypass and gastric sleeve – have few short-term complications and are equivalent in that sense. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Every year, around 5,000 obesity surgeries are performed in Sweden. The person undergoing surgery will normally have
The mantra of achieving more with each passing day has been a driving force in biohacking. However, in 2024, there’s an intriguing shift . While performing at a high level remains a primary goal, the approach has taken a turn toward a more deliberate and measured pace. This year, biohackers are embracing the “chill,” slowing
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