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Among a group of 1,995 adults, researchers found that those with higher vitamin D serum levels also tended to have better cardiorespiratory fitness than participants with sub-optimal vitamin D readings. Researcher Dr. Amr Marawan adds, “Our study shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity… We also know from previous…
Read MoreA review of data from eleven clinical trials involving diabetics has identified an association between adopting a plant-based diet and improved physical and emotional quality of life. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, October 2018
Read MoreFentanyl-laced crack cocaine is causing life-threatening overdoses. According to researchers, within a four-day period, 18 patients in a Philadelphia hospital were treated for an apparent opioid overdose after using crack cocaine. Lead study author Dr. Utsha Khatri explains, “None of them had intended to use opioids or fentanyl, but their drug testing as well as…
Read MoreSocial stigma may play a significant role in depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In a study involving 111 autistic adults, researchers found that 72% of psychological distress reported by participants was due to social stigma such as discrimination and rejection. Study author Dr. Monique Botha writes,…
Read MoreFrequent hand washing is an excellent way to prevent illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that you should always wash your hands in the following instances: before, during, and after preparing food; before eating food; before and after caring for someone who is sick; after using the bathroom, changing diapers, or cleaning…
Read MoreOver the course of an 18-year study, researchers observed that participants who developed problems with initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, early awakening, and non-restorative sleep had about double the risk for developing chronic widespread pain. Past research has uncovered a two-way relationship between poor sleep and musculoskeletal pain, underscoring the importance of seeking care to manage…
Read MoreIn a study that included 807 children, aged nine or ten, researchers found that although a third of the boys and girls in the study exercised an average of 60 minutes per day, only 3% did so every day. Researcher Dr. Lisa Price notes, “We don’t know whether averaging 60 minutes a day will be…
Read MoreAccording to a new study involving mice, a simple dietary change could potentially help increase the survival rate of obese children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers discovered that when obese mice with leukemia were switched to a low-fat diet, they were five times more likely to survive than subjects that continued to consume a high-fat…
Read MoreResearchers from the California Institute of Technology have discovered that when they changed the composition of gut bacteria in fruit flies, it had a corresponding effect on the locomotive capabilities of the test subjects. While further research is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms involved and if such findings may carry over to humans, the…
Read MoreExaminations of 274 children and adolescents have uncovered a link between physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and faster biological aging, including pubertal development and cellular aging. Additionally, the researchers found that children exposed to other forms of early life adversity, such as neglect and food insecurity, showed signs of delayed pubertal development. Senior author Dr.…
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