Cardiology
Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.
Apr 23, 2021
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News tagged with sedentary lifestyle
Pediatrics
Research identifies impact of teenage screen use
Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research at the University of Leicester.
Mar 5, 2021
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Diabetes
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sitting reduce the risk of diabetes in older adults
According to a recent study, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults. Based on the results, it is important to encourage ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Health
Instant death from heart attack more common in people who do not exercise
An active lifestyle is linked with a lower chance of dying immediately from a heart attack, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology ...
Feb 12, 2021
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Cardiology
New research reveals early warning sign for heart disease
The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a new Edith Cowan University led study has demonstrated.
Jan 14, 2021
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Cardiology
Less sedentary time reduces heart failure risk for older women
Even with regular physical activity, older women (ages 50-79) who spend more waking hours in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting or lying down, have an increased risk of heart failure serious enough to require hospitalization, ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Sharp rise in sedentary time among newly retired women evident 2+ years later
The sharp rise of more than 20 minutes a day in average sedentary time among newly retired women seems to be maintained 2 or more years later, reveals research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental ...
Nov 16, 2020
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Genetics
Bits of genetic material called microRNAs may drive metabolic disorders
In a study published today in the journal Cell, UC Berkeley Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology professor Anders Näär led a group of researchers from 12 institutions in the United States and Europe, to better understand ...
Oct 26, 2020
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Health
Studies find even minimal physical activity measurably boosts health
More than 5 million people around the world die from causes associated with a lack of physical activity. Two research teams at UC San Diego School of Medicine sought to understand sedentary lifestyles, with one study finding ...
Oct 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Heavy class A drug use linked to heightened risk of sight loss in US military
Heavy use of class A drugs, such as heroin, methamphetamine, or cocaine is linked to a heightened risk of partial or total blindness among US military personnel, finds research published online in the journal BMJ Military ...
Aug 13, 2020
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