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8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Many people with type 1 diabetes continue to struggle to control blood sugar surrounding exercise
Endocrine Society

Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
The heat is on! Don't panic. Get the latest news on heat waves and the dangers of heat in the Extreme Heat channel
Newswise

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat.

       
Released: 13-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk
Newcastle University

People who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms.

Released: 12-Jun-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Excess physical activity can cause strain in young feet
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Summer sports are a great way to keep kids occupied, but too much activity can lead to weakened tendons

Released: 9-Jun-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Shed those pounds while digesting all these weight-loss research headlines from the Weight Loss channel
Newswise

As more families consider bariatric surgery a viable option to treat their child’s obesity, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest research on weight loss. You can find the latest research on bariatric surgery and other weight loss options in the Weight Loss channel on Newswise, where journalists can find story ideas on this trending topic.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Fitness App Loophole Allows Access to Home Addresses
North Carolina State University

Despite attempts to anonymize user data, the fitness app Strava allows anyone to find personal information – including home addresses – about some users. The finding, which is detailed in a new study, raises significant privacy concerns.

Newswise: Roswell Park Study is First to Show That Exercise Strengthens Immune System in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Released: 5-Jun-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Roswell Park Study is First to Show That Exercise Strengthens Immune System in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research has shown that the immune system doesn’t function properly in patients with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that occurs when plasma cells — a type of white blood cell — multiply out of control. But a clinical trial led by Jens Hillengass, MD, PhD, Chief of Myeloma at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, shows that exercise may have the power to strengthen the immune system in those patients, providing a non-pharmaceutical method of helping control the disease.

1-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Can exercise help counteract genetic risk of disease?
University of Sydney

Staying active could help keep the onset of type 2 diabetes at bay, even if someone has a genetic risk of developing the disease. Researchers say this highlights the importance of exercise in chronic disease prevention.

Newswise: Time to Play It Cool – Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
Released: 1-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Time to Play It Cool – Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

As summer temperatures climb, heat illnesses become a more serious risk, particularly for young children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes and people with chronic conditions. It is important to understand the impact of prolonged periods of high heat and humidity on your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages people of all ages to stay cool this summer by taking proper precautions to preventing heat illness.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 10:40 AM EDT
Too Much of Anything Isn’t Good For Your Health: Why You Should Stop Binge Watching To Maintain Your Brain Health
Hackensack Meridian Health

Experts available on the correlation between binge watching television and dementia later in life

Newswise: New health indicator can revolutionize how we measure and achieve well-being
Released: 31-May-2023 11:55 AM EDT
New health indicator can revolutionize how we measure and achieve well-being
Frontiers

The term ‘well-being’ entered popular vocabulary during the Covid-19 pandemic soon after ‘lockdown’ and ‘quarantine’. We quickly discovered that without the ability to take walks, socialize, and work, our well-being suffered.

Newswise: Ankle exosuit for community walking aims to give post-stroke wearers more independence
Released: 30-May-2023 7:00 PM EDT
Ankle exosuit for community walking aims to give post-stroke wearers more independence
Harvard John A. Paulson School Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that totals about 795,000 strokes each year. More than 80 percent of stroke survivors experience gait challenges, often relating to a loss of control over ankle movement. As survivors progress into the chronic stage of stroke, most continue to walk slower and less efficiently.

Released: 26-May-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Facebook fitness and Insta-vitamins: how social media shapes women’s health
University of Sydney

A new study led by researchers from the University of Sydney has found young women’s engagement with social media plays a major role in shaping how they think – and act – in relation to their health.

Newswise: Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps ‘Old’ Adult-born Neurons ‘Wired’
Released: 25-May-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps ‘Old’ Adult-born Neurons ‘Wired’
Florida Atlantic University

A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age. Long-term exercise profoundly benefits the aging brain and may prevent aging-related memory function decline by increasing the survival and modifying the network of the adult-born neurons born during early adulthood, and thereby facilitating their participation in cognitive processes.

24-May-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Afternoon Exercise Linked with Greater Improvements in Blood Sugar Levels for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes.

Released: 24-May-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Physical activities like a daily, 20-minute walk may help reduce disparities in heart health
American Heart Association (AHA)

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

Newswise: Regular exercise key to treating osteoarthritis, UT Southwestern rheumatologist says
Released: 24-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Regular exercise key to treating osteoarthritis, UT Southwestern rheumatologist says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

If it hurts when you grip a cup of coffee, get up from a chair, or climb the stairs, you may have osteoarthritis, one of the most common types of arthritis. And though your achy joints seem to be telling you to take it easy, that’s exactly what you should not be doing.

Newswise: Why Do Some Long Covid Patients Continue to Have Difficulty Exercising?
Released: 24-May-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Why Do Some Long Covid Patients Continue to Have Difficulty Exercising?
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

In a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, a team of researchers from UC San Francisco found that lower than expected exercise capacity was common among people with Long COVID and chronotropic incompetence (inadequate heart rate increase during exercise) was the most common reason. They also found reduced exercise capacity to be correlated with early post-Covid elevations of inflammatory biomarkers. In addition, they found that reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be related to reduced heart rate while exercising.

Released: 24-May-2023 7:30 AM EDT
Blood Flow-restricted Resistance Exercise Could Help Counteract Age-related Muscle Loss
American Physiological Society (APS)

Low-load blood flow-restricted resistance exercise helped counter age-related muscle decay “with a modest exercise volume and in a very time-efficient manner.” The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology. It was chosen as an APSselect article for May.

Released: 23-May-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Ready, set, go: New study shows how marathon running affects different foot muscles
Shibaura Institute of Technology

With the current trend of fitness consciousness, many people have taken up long-distance running as a part of their exercise regime. They also participate in various local, national, and global marathons.

Released: 22-May-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Exercise seems to protect against major brain hemorrhage
University of Gothenburg

Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a University of Gothenburg study shows. The researchers emphasize the importance of physical activity to protect the brain.

Released: 18-May-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Does exercise affect how our brains respond to food cues?
Loughborough University

A single bout of exercise increased reactivity to food cues in parts of the brain associated with attention, anticipation of reward and episodic memory, according to research published in Human Brain Mapping.

Newswise: ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Join us as we gather at the 2023 ASCM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Physical Activity and Aging Biology showcasing the latest in exercise science and sports medicine. These three exciting meetings will happen simultaneously and will feature 200+ hours of ground-breaking trends and research in sports medicine and exercise science. The 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 30 to June 2 at the Hyatt Regency and Colorado Convention Center in beautiful Denver, CO.  

15-May-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Can Exercise Lower the Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found female participants who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of Parkinson’s disease when compared to those who exercised the least. The study does not prove that exercise lowers the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. It only shows an association.

Released: 17-May-2023 1:35 PM EDT
What’s a park worth to the economy?
University of Waterloo

A new framework developed by University of Waterloo researchers demonstrates the significant economic health savings and benefits from urban park investments.

Newswise: “MNET Center” Offers Nutritional and Exercise Consultation to NCD Patients
Released: 17-May-2023 8:55 AM EDT
“MNET Center” Offers Nutritional and Exercise Consultation to NCD Patients
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, has opened “MNET Center” to offer medical nutrition and exercise consultation by experts from four allied health areas. The Center, located on the 15th floor of the Chulapat 14 Building, is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM . Appointments are required.

Released: 16-May-2023 2:00 PM EDT
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel
Newswise

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.

9-May-2023 3:05 PM EDT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here
Newswise

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here.

Newswise: EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
Released: 10-May-2023 3:45 PM EDT
EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

EXI – the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that delivers personalized physical activity prescription and behavior change support for people with long-term health conditions – has unveiled its first Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) deployment alliances. Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center (FAFC) – located onsite at George Mason University Science & Technology campus in Manassus, Virginia, with a specialist team that delivers EIM in the community and via health provider referrals – and Logan Health, a Montana healthcare system offering EIM programs through its medical fitness center in Kalispell, Montana, will be the first facilities to deploy Exercise is Medicine® using EXI’s digital platform.

Newswise: New study finds that Fitterfly Diabetes Digital Therapeutics Program Improves Blood Sugar Levels and Promotes Weight Loss in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Released: 8-May-2023 1:10 PM EDT
New study finds that Fitterfly Diabetes Digital Therapeutics Program Improves Blood Sugar Levels and Promotes Weight Loss in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
JMIR Publications

Fitterfly’s diabetes digital therapeutics program shows real-world effectiveness in improving glycemic control and weight management among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Released: 8-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Physical activity crucial for poststroke recovery
University of Gothenburg

After a stroke, physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery. People who spend four hours a week exercising after their stroke achieve better functional recovery within six months than those who do not, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

Released: 4-May-2023 4:50 PM EDT
At-home yoga reduces anxiety, improves short-term memory
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology designed a virtual eight-week moderate-intensity yoga program geared specifically toward full-time working adults experiencing symptoms of stress. The trial, which appeared in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, led participants through three self-paced remote workouts each week, assessed levels of stress and anxiety in addition to executive functioning. The results showed overall decreases in stress and anxiety.

Released: 2-May-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Climate change affecting allergies, and other allergy news
Newswise

For millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies (pollen and mold), climate change is exacerbating an earlier, longer, and overall worse allergy season.

Released: 2-May-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Exercise increases the number of cancer-destroying immune cells in cancer patients
University of Turku (Turun yliopisto)

Two new Finnish studies show that short bouts of light or moderate exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients.

Newswise: New ACS Report Finds Smoking Rates, Alcohol Use, Physical Inactivity Decreased During COVID-19; Worsening Trends in Obesity, Cervical Cancer Screening
1-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
New ACS Report Finds Smoking Rates, Alcohol Use, Physical Inactivity Decreased During COVID-19; Worsening Trends in Obesity, Cervical Cancer Screening
American Cancer Society (ACS)

In a new report, American Cancer Society researchers discovered both favorable and unfavorable changes in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors and services, and screenings in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 2-May-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Behavior Patterns of People Who Achieve Clinically Significant Weight Loss
Ohio State University

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults links a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk – while associating skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain.

   
Newswise: Michigan Ross-Based Reflected Best Self Exercise Still Proving Its Worth, Expanding Its Reach
Released: 27-Apr-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross-Based Reflected Best Self Exercise Still Proving Its Worth, Expanding Its Reach
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

A self-evaluation tool developed at the Ross School of Business has lately been gaining considerable acceptance and validation from the business education community.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Exercise releases chemical signals that boost brain health
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Physical activity is frequently cited as a means of improving physical and mental health. Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have shown that it may also improve brain health more directly. They studied how the chemical signals released by exercising muscles promote neuronal development in the brain.

24-Apr-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Study shows children’s inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic
University of Bristol

New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the week.

Newswise: Top 100 fitspiration influencers: more talk than walk when it comes to body image
Released: 25-Apr-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Top 100 fitspiration influencers: more talk than walk when it comes to body image
University of South Australia

They’re the tanned, toned bodies sporting the latest fitness fashion, but when it comes to body image these ‘fitspiration’ influencers are more talk than walk, according to world-first research from the University of South Australia.

Released: 24-Apr-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Sleep, food, exercise, stress: Why working on one of these can improve the others
Mayo Clinic

Sleeping enough, eating well, exercising and coping with stress are all components of good health, but focusing on all four at once while managing a hectic schedule may seem impossible.

Released: 24-Apr-2023 7:00 AM EDT
النوم والطعام والتمرين والتوتر: لماذا تحسين أي منها يمكن أن يحسن الباقي
Mayo Clinic

إن النوم بشكل كافٍ، وتناول طعام صحي، وممارسة الرياضة، والتكيف مع التوتر، كلها مكونات لصحة جيدة، لكن التركيز على أربعتها في آن واحد خلال جدول مزدحم قد يبدو أمرًا مستحيلًا.



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