Health
Getting fit may give motivation to quit smoking
University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether high-intensity interval training can help women quit smoking.
Jan 8, 2015
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Health
Researchers find significant link to daily physical activity, vascular health
As millions of Americans resolve to live healthier lives in 2015, research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine shows just how important diligent daily physical activity is. The researchers found that reducing ...
Dec 31, 2014
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Research leveraged to solve national 'inactivity epidemic'
Research from our Department for Health on getting older people more active is included within a major report presented to government this week by the not-for-profit health body ukactive.
Nov 14, 2014
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Health
Sitting around in middle age doesn't bode well for old age
(HealthDay)—Your lifestyle at midlife helps predict how active you'll be in old age, a new study says.
Oct 9, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
New drug blocks gene driving cancer growth
When active, the protein called Ral can drive tumor growth and metastasis in several human cancers including pancreatic, prostate, lung, colon and bladder. Unfortunately, drugs that block its activity are not available.
Sep 14, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Education and dog-friendly neighbourhoods could tackle obesity
A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets.
Aug 26, 2014
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Diabetes
Two in five Americans at risk from type 2 diabetes, study finds
Two in five American adults are expected to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, according to a study published Tuesday that warned of spiralling health costs as a result.
Aug 12, 2014
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Diabetes
Job strain can raise risk of developing type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Stress at work may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the August issue of Diabetes Care.
Aug 4, 2014
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
One in three cases of Alzheimer's worldwide potentially preventable, new estimate suggests
A third of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide can be attributed to risk facts that can be potentially modified, such as lack of education and physical inactivity, according to NIHR-funded research published in The Lancet ...
Jul 14, 2014
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The Lancet: Chronic disease prevention one of 21st century's key challenges
According to a report on chronic diseases by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers, published in The Lancet as part of a new Series, The health of Americans, half of all adults in the USA suffer from at least ...
Jul 2, 2014
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