Diabetes
Preventing diabetes at the office
For people who already have high blood sugar, preventing diabetes could amount to just another day at the office.
Dec 11, 2015
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News tagged with physical activity levels
Medical research
Why you won't lose weight with exercise alone
Exercise by itself isn't always enough to take off the weight. Now, evidence reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 28 helps to explain why that is: our bodies adapt to higher activity levels, so that ...
Jan 28, 2016
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Diabetes
An insulin-loaded patch that sticks inside a person's cheek
Managing blood sugar levels requires round-the-clock attention for people diagnosed with diabetes. A more healthful diet and increased physical activity can help, but many with the condition also need to take regular shots ...
Feb 2, 2022
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Health
Study finds being in a good mood for your flu jab boosts its effectiveness
New research by a team of health experts at the University of Nottingham has found evidence that being in a positive mood on the day of your flu jab can increase its protective effect.
Sep 25, 2017
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Diabetes
Short walks after meals may prove important tool in managing diabetes
New research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to gain the greatest blood sugar-lowering benefits.
Oct 17, 2016
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Genetics
'Apple-shaped' body? 'Pear-shaped'? Your genes may tell
(HealthDay)—A large, new study has uncovered 24 genetic variations that help separate the apple-shaped people from the pear-shaped ones.
Feb 18, 2019
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Sleep disorders
More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk
Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Pediatrics
Nine of ten US teens don't get enough exercise
(HealthDay)—Over 90 percent of U.S. high school students don't get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy, and the pattern persists after they graduate, a new study finds.
Sep 26, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Increased motor activity linked to improved mood
Increasing one's level of physical activity may be an effective way to boost one's mood, according to a new study from a team including scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in collaboration with the ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Neuroscience
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...
May 4, 2022
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