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Heart patients typically do well when enrolled in a cardiac rehab program, but they usually revert to unhealthy lifestyles once they are discharged from care. A new study suggests that virtual coaches and fitness trackers could keep these patients active, even after cardiac rehab ends. In the study, investigators found that a twelve-week mobile health…
Read MoreNew research shows that increasing the amount of carotenoid-rich foods in the diet can help reduce inflammation in the body within six weeks. Foods rich in carotenoids include carrots, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, and tomatoes. Nutrition Research, February 2018
Read MoreData from an ongoing health and nutrition study indicates that almost 14% of preschool children were mildly obese in 2015-2016, up 5% from 2013-2014. Additionally, researchers found no evidence of any sustained improvements in childhood obesity rates at any age. Instead, their long-range view suggests a continued upward trend. The findings confirm the need for…
Read MoreA review of data from six published studies involving military veterans has found that those with a previous diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depressive disorder have a significantly higher risk for developing dementia. Psychological Medicine, March 2018
Read MoreAn analysis of the health histories of over 25,000 veterans revealed that colonoscopy screening cuts the risk of colorectal cancer mortality by as much as 61%. Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Andrew Chan writes, “I am not surprised… The results confirm an already substantial body of data supporting that colonoscopy is associated with a substantial reduction…
Read MoreA review of data from two studies found that in 2015, neck and low back pain ranked as the fourth leading cause of disability-adjusted life years worldwide just after ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infection. The review also notes that in 2015, over 500 million people worldwide suffered from low back pain…
Read MoreExercise may be the best option to counter the physical effects of aging. In this study, investigators assessed both female and male cyclists, aged 55 to 79, and found that compared with non-exercisers, the cyclists did not exhibit age-related muscle mass or strength loss, they did not experience age-related increases in body fat or cholesterol…
Read MoreIn this study, researchers reviewed the dietary habits of 4,357 adults five years apart and found that participants who increased their fruit and vegetable intake during this time were more likely to lose weight than those whose produce intake remained the same or declined. Public Health, March 2018
Read MoreGrowing up in sunnier regions may shield individuals from developing multiple sclerosis (MS) decades later. In this study, researchers reviewed the history of 400 women with an average age of 40 and found that those who lived in regions with the highest levels of UV-B exposure between the ages of 5 and 15 were 51%…
Read MoreCompared to their peers with strong lungs, young and middle-aged adults with poor pulmonary function (PPF) have up to a 30% increased risk for developing dementia later in life, even after controlling for smoking status and vascular comorbidities. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, March 2018
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