Among severely obese people, vitamin D may make the difference between an active and a more sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ...
Apr 15, 2014
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Older women who spend a majority of their day sitting or lying down are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, cancer and death, finds a new study from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Jan 22, 2014
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Moderate physical activity in sedentary older adults reduced the progression of injury to the heart, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.
Nov 19, 2013
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Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes in Scotland, according to new research by the University of Stirling.
Feb 8, 2023
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My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward. Fortunately, she leaned ...
May 22, 2023
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A randomized trial of eight volunteers spent a week exposed to reduced oxygen levels that simulated high altitude in a residential hypoxia facility, to see if breathing less oxygen could benefit their physical health.
Nov 30, 2023
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William Leonard has conducted extensive research on the diets and ways of prehistoric populations. A paper on his research will be presented Friday, Feb. 15, at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement ...
Feb 15, 2013
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Africa is set to see diabetes cases more than double to 55 million by 2045, the biggest increase across the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Thursday.
Nov 11, 2021
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Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat, according to a new study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse ...
Dec 13, 2023
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There are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:
Mar 13, 2024
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