Archive: 09/09/2016
Midlife physical activity is associated with better cognition in old age
A new study of 3050 twins finds moderately vigorous physical activity – i.e., more strenuous than walking – to be associated with better cognition in a 25-year follow-up.
Sep 9, 2016
Healthy Eating standards still not fully adopted among YMCA after-school programs
Healthy Eating standards represent a means of increasing fruit, vegetable, whole grain, and water intake among adolescents by providing healthy snacks in conjunction with education on healthy eating. For these reasons, the ...
Sep 9, 2016
New immunotherapy treatment could lead to better, cheaper results for pancreatic cancer
A new immunotherapy treatment has shown dramatic results in treating advanced pancreatic cancer, a deadly cancer that has seen little progress in treatment over the last 20 years.
Sep 9, 2016
Older peoples' unmet needs result in lower quality of life
Older New Zealanders with unmet needs have a lower quality of life, according to new research from the University of Auckland.
Sep 9, 2016
Code on food marketing to children needs accepted rating
Protecting New Zealand children from exposure to the marketing of unhealthy foods needs a world standard food rating system, according to new research from the University of Auckland.
Sep 9, 2016