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If you do not have any medical restrictions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends engaging in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, and at least two strength training sessions per week. Examples of moderate-intensity exercises include brisk walking, water aerobics, cycling on mostly…
Read MoreExpectant mothers may want to consume more fish to help avoid delivering too early. In a new study, researchers monitored over 700 pregnancies and found that the women who had the lowest omega-3 fatty acid serum levels during their first and second trimester were ten times more likely to have a preterm delivery than those…
Read MoreIn this study, researchers measured the fitness levels of 2,014 apparently healthy men at age 50 and monitored their health status for the next three decades. The research team found that participants in better shape at midlife had a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease before age 60. European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, August…
Read MoreIndividuals with severe depression may have low blood levels of an amino acid involved in brain function called acetyl-L-carnitine (LAC). In this study, researchers found that participants with depression have lower serum levels of LAC than those without a history of depression and that patients with more severe depression had even lower LAC levels. The…
Read MoreFriction against the skin can lead to blisters on the feet, especially when wearing ill-fitting shoes. To prevent foot blisters, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following: wear socks that wick away moisture, make sure to wear shoes that fit properly, apply soft bandages to protect problem areas, apply powder or petroleum jelly to…
Read MoreQuestionnaires completed by 287 expectant mothers revealed that 76% experienced back pain during their pregnancy. Additionally, the researchers found that nearly a third of the participants in the study reported both back pain and pelvic girdle pain, with the risk for each increasing over the course of the pregnancy. The research team adds that women…
Read MoreScientists have discovered a molecular “switch” that may explain why some people benefit from aerobic exercise and strength training, while others do not. Using both animal and human subjects, researchers discovered that a protein called C-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) helps to determine our response to exercise. If JNK is activated during exercise, it stimulates skeletal…
Read MoreAn analysis of dietary and health data concerning over 40,000 adults suggests that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet—which focuses on fruits, vegetables, grains, olive oil, fish, lean meats, and nuts/seeds—is associated with up to a 12% lower overall cancer risk. Cancer Research, August 2018
Read MoreSchizophrenia is described as a serious mental health condition that can involve hallucinations or delusions and symptoms of a mood disorder, such as mania and depression. A review of data from twelve published studies indicates that smokers are twice as likely to develop the condition as nonsmokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, August 2018
Read MoreSeveral studies have linked heading soccer balls with an increased risk for brain injury and new research suggests that the danger is even greater for female athletes. In the study, researchers compared brain scans of 49 female and 49 male amateur soccer players who reported a similar number of headings over the previous year (about…
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