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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves multiple short bursts of intense exercise and is known to offer many health benefits. In this study, researchers recruited 30 inactive men and women who had never tried HIIT before. Participants then completed both high-intensity and traditional moderate-intensity exercise programs and then rated each on a multi-point pleasure-displeasure scale. Despite…
Read MoreAmong a group of over 9,600 older adults, those with a diet rich in plant-based foods had a significantly lower average BMI and fat mass index scores than participants with a more traditional Western-style diet. Lead author Dr. Zhangling Chen adds, “Our study suggests that a more plant-based and less animal-based diet beyond strict adherence…
Read MoreAn analysis of data concerning 5.7 million Chinese women found that non-smokers in households with one or more smokers have a 17% greater risk of miscarriage than women in smoke-free homes. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, June 2018
Read MoreResearchers surveyed 831 patients who suffered a concussion or mild-traumatic brain injury (TBI) and found that only 47% received educational materials about TBI from their doctor following their diagnosis. About a third of the patients in the study experienced three or more moderate-to-severe concussion symptoms within the proceeding three months but only half had a…
Read MorePast research has shown that children who grow up on farms develop fewer allergies, but what about people who live near farms? Researchers surveyed 2,500 adults who lived in rural areas and found that those who resided within about 1,000 feet of livestock were 27% less likely to have allergies compared to those who lived…
Read MoreThe majority of people will experience an episode of low back pain at some point in their life. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends seeking treatment if you have the following symptoms: pain that radiates down your leg below your knee; leg, foot, or groin numbness; fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or weakness;…
Read MoreEver find yourself trying to recall a word that’s on the tip of your tongue? In a study that included both seniors and young adults, researchers found that those with higher aerobic fitness levels performed better on word recall tests. Scientific Reports, April 2018
Read MoreShould you consume protein supplements with meals or between meals? Researchers recently assessed data from 34 studies and discovered that consuming protein supplements with meals is more effective for weight control, while consuming protein supplements between meals can help increase body mass. Nutrition Reviews, April 2018
Read MoreDrug overdose deaths in the United States involving fentanyl-type drugs have increased from about 3,000 in 2000 to about 19,400 in 2016! The findings are not that surprising to researchers since these drugs are about 50-times more potent than heroin and nearly 100-times more powerful than morphine. Dr. Linda Richter from the National Center on…
Read MoreAn analysis of data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study revealed that obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension during middle age are each associated with an increased risk for dementia later in life. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, May 2018
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