Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Life Style
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International study highlights impact of restrained sitting on movement behaviors in young children
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with investigators from 32 countries participating in the SUNRISE International Study, have published new findings examining how restrained sitting ...
May 28, 2026
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Can engaging in the arts slow aging, as a recent study suggested?
Can spending more time engaging with the arts, such as visiting galleries, museums, singing or painting, really lead to a longer and healthier life? It's certainly an appealing idea. And it's not implausible.
May 21, 2026
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Healthy eating improves memory but sugary diets may cause lasting damage, animal study finds
As concern grows about the long-term health effects of modern diets, new research led by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has examined how changes in what we eat affect memory and brain function.
May 18, 2026
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'Decision fatigue' could be hurting your health. A nutritionist explains
You're standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That's especially true if you are hungry, or have a ...
May 9, 2026
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Economic insecurity linked with frailty in later life, study finds
Older people who experience unstable finances, poor housing and fuel poverty are at increased risk of more rapid physical and mental decline as they age, a study suggests. Research following more than 15,000 people in England ...
May 4, 2026
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Doomscrolling: Tips to stop the scroll, protect your mental health
"I should stop." Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one disheartening online post after another? This phenomenon is popularly known as doomscrolling. You may wonder: Why is it so difficult ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Early outdoor play predicts less sedentary adulthood for people with congenital heart disease
Researchers at University of Tsukuba report that patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who were more physically active during childhood spend less time engaging in sedentary behavior and participate in higher levels ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Pre-warmup brain priming may help hit running personal bests
Runners adding a brain priming exercise to a warmup could hit a new personal best, after University of Birmingham academics showed a 3% improvement in test conditions. In a paper published in the European Journal of Sport ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Their parents lived to 100. Do their diets have clues to longevity?
A new study from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University suggests that the children of a parent who lived to age 100 or older tend to have slightly healthier eating habits ...
Apr 26, 2026
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