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Newswise: A tie between the most common obesity surgeries
Released: 30-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
A tie between the most common obesity surgeries
University of Gothenburg

The two most common obesity surgeries – gastric bypass and gastric sleeve – have few short-term complications and are equivalent in that sense. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
Newswise

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 7:00 AM EST
Elite Athletic Events May Not Be Out of Reach for Recreational Athletes
American Physiological Society (APS)

A new case study finds that recreationally trained athletes—“regular” people, as compared to elite athletes—may be able to achieve the extremely high levels of energy expenditure needed to complete high-endurance athletic events.

Released: 29-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Cancer Prevention Tipsheet: Reducing cancer mortality starts with exercise, nutrition and early detection
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

February is Cancer Prevention Month. While cancer can feel inevitable, random or out of our control, there are things we can do to reduce cancer risk, from exercise and nutrition to annual screenings.

Newswise: UAH researchers design revolutionary low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance and physical health
Released: 29-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
UAH researchers design revolutionary low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance and physical health
University of Alabama Huntsville

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance.

Newswise: New Study Focuses on Long-term Effects of the Pandemic on the Health of Adolescents
Released: 22-Jan-2024 2:05 AM EST
New Study Focuses on Long-term Effects of the Pandemic on the Health of Adolescents
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Less exercise, more time spent in front of screens, higher psychological stress, and reduced physical fitness: These alarming results were obtained by various studies focusing on children and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Healing heel pain: researchers from Sahmyook University explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Healing heel pain: researchers from Sahmyook University explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment
Sahmyook University

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common musculoskeletal, inflammatory condition, characterized by severe pain in the heel of the foot, to the extent that it limits day-to-day activities.

Newswise:Video Embedded add-virtual-reality-to-exercise-and-ease-chronic-pain
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Released: 17-Jan-2024 9:05 PM EST
Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain
University of South Australia

Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel easier but also ease chronic pain.

Newswise: New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks
Released: 17-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks
Iowa State University

Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Newswise: Cold Weather Platform Tennis Season Is Here: Avoid the ‘Ouch’ From the Most Common Injuries
Released: 15-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Cold Weather Platform Tennis Season Is Here: Avoid the ‘Ouch’ From the Most Common Injuries
Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

Played outside in the cold weather on a heated, elevated court surrounded by chicken wire, platform tennis has been growing rapidly in pockets around the country since it began in the 1960’s.

Released: 15-Jan-2024 5:05 AM EST
‘’Feel good’’ hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain
University of Portsmouth

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role.

Newswise:Video Embedded no-spokes-in-these-wheels-an-intellectual-disability-fails-to-deter-cyclists
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Released: 14-Jan-2024 7:05 PM EST
No spokes in these wheels: an intellectual disability fails to deter cyclists
University of South Australia

As Australia gears up for the opening event of the world's premier men's elite road cycling tour, a group of lycra newbies will be celebrating their own success on wheels.

Newswise: Smartphone app could help prevent falls in older adults
Released: 12-Jan-2024 10:55 AM EST
Smartphone app could help prevent falls in older adults
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York's Motion Analysis Research Laboratory have developed an app to help study and prevent falls in older adults.

Newswise: Personalizing Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Survivors
Released: 10-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Personalizing Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Survivors
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have received funding to better understand how personalized nutrition and exercise programs can improve quality of life after cancer treatment.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: 75 Hard, 75 Soft and how to keep your fitness resolutions
Released: 10-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
The Medical Minute: 75 Hard, 75 Soft and how to keep your fitness resolutions
Penn State Health

75 Hard, a popular fitness routine, promises to change your life – but it’s intense. A Penn State College of Medicine expert discusses how you can achieve results with lower impact.



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