Health
Menopause causes 'spare tyre' but no weight gain
Contrary to popular perception, menopause does not cause weight gain, although it does increase fat around the waist, a specialist journal reported Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2012
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Cardiology
Mummies study finds heart disease plagued the ancients, too
Folks typically think of heart disease as a byproduct of modern fast-food living, but a new study shows the condition has plagued humanity for centuries. The findings were published May 28 in the European Heart Journal.
May 30, 2024
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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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Diabetes
Managing diabetes with data and ingenuity
An EU-funded project has developed a device which can predict sugar highs and lows for people with diabetes and provide them with advice on how to manage their glucose levels.
Mar 25, 2013
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Cardiology
Five things teen girls (and their parents) should know about heart health
Among many teenage girls, hearts are a communications staple. Heart emojis punctuate their texts, heart hands frame their selfies on social media.
Feb 20, 2024
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Cardiology
Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time
The effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates that excessive screen time is harmful both to neurological development and socialization. This is because, ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Health
Preterm birth may later impact cardiovascular and muscular health
Adults born very preterm have poorer cardiorespiratory health than those born at term, suggests a new study led by Université de Montréal professors Thuy Mai Luu and Anne-Monique Nuyt, researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine.
Jan 24, 2024
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Health
Doctors' recommendations associated with healthy behaviors among Brazilians with hypertension
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sheds light on the impact of doctors' recommendations on healthy behaviors among individuals with hypertension in Brazil. The study, based ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Neuroscience
The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience significant decline?
Aug 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Low-to-moderate activity levels can significantly improve quality of life after bowel cancer
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) today announces two new studies, which find that a reduction in sedentary behavior has a positive impact on the quality of life after bowel cancer.
Jul 6, 2021
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