Diet
*Nutritious breakfast and lunch linked to emotional wellbeing in pupils across age spectrumInclude good nutrition in public health strategies for kids’ mental health, urge researchers* Higher fruit and veg intake is significantly associated with better mental health in secondary schoolchildren, while a nutritious breakfast and lunch is linked to emotional wellbeing in pupils across the age spectrum, finds research published in the online journal *BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.* The findings prompt the researchers to call for the inclusion of good nutrition in public health ... read more
A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in woman and people who are obese, according to a new study by led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Just published in *JAMA Network Open*, the study is one of the largest to-date to examine the effects of an artificial sweetener, also called a nonnutritive sweetener (NNS), on brain activity and appetite responses in different segments of th... read more
Low-carbohydrate diets are popular for weight loss and diabetes control. However, for most of the past 50 years, medical and public health experts have instead embraced low-fat diets, concerned about the health effects of saturated fats on cardiovascular risk factors like LDL cholesterol. As a result, low-fat and fat-free foods have proliferated — many of them high in processed carbohydrates. A clinical trial led by Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the largest and most rigorous study of its kind, now challenges that thinking. It demonstrates that low-carb diets — even though hi... read more
Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease
Popular diet trend could reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease Peer-Reviewed Publication Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, *Endocrine Reviews.* Time-restricted eating is a type of intermittent fasting that limits your food intake to a certain number of hours each day. Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diet trends, and people are using it to lose weight... read more
Print Email App New research amongst the world’s biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat - measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood - had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes. Higher intakes of dairy fat were not associated with an increased risk of death. Researchers then combined the results of this study in just over 4,000 Swedish adults with those from 17 similar studies in other countries, creating the most comprehensive evidence to date on the relationship between this more objective ... read more
*Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly* Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that older adults may benefit from a specific diet called the MIND diet even when they develop these protein deposits, known as amyloid plaques and tangles. Plaques and tangles are a pathology found in the brain tha... read more
Sleep/Exercise
Exercise is often associated positively with a good night’s sleep. But if done at certain times of day, or shortly before bedtime, it can also alter how we sleep. And yet despite years of study, there is still much we do not know about how the two are linked. A new meta-analysis by Concordia researchers published in the journal *Sleep Medicine Reviews* assessed data from 15 published studies to see how a single session of intense exercise affects young and middle-aged healthy adults in the hours prior to bedtime. And while no two bodies are the same, the researchers did find that... read more
*With help from 2,000 Framingham Heart Study participants, BU researchers studied how much being sedentary, walking, and routine exercise impacts fitness* Peer-Reviewed Publication Exercise is healthy. That is common knowledge. But just how rigorous should that exercise be in order to really impact a person’s fitness level? And, if you sit all day at a desk, but still manage to get out and exercise, does that negate your six, seven, or eight hours of sedentary behavior? These were the sort of questions Matthew Nayor and his team at Boston University School of Medicine set out to... read more
It’s basic exercise knowledge that to gain muscles, you strength train, and to lose fat, you do cardio – right? Not necessarily, a new UNSW study published this week in *Sports Medicine* suggests. In fact, the study – a systematic review and meta-analysis that reviewed and analysed existing evidence – shows we can lose around 1.4 per cent of our entire body fat through strength training alone, which is similar to how much we might lose through cardio or aerobics. “A lot of people think that if you want to lose weight, you need to go out and run,” says senior author of the study ... read more
New study suggests that too many hours sitting on the couch could increase problematic hot flashes in midlife women (September 22, 2021)—Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but are also associated with an array of health problems. A new study suggests that sedentary behavior can increase the likelihood of nighttime hot flashes. Study results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021. Approximately 80% of wome... read more
The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article publishing September 20 in the journal *iScience*, when it comes to getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss. The authors say that employing a weight-neutral approach to the treatment of obesity-related health conditions also reduces the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting. “We would like peo... read more
Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests. The analysis of data on almost 20,000 American adults showed a link between not meeting sleep recommendations and eating more snack-related carbohydrates, added sugar, fats and caffeine. It turns out that the favored non-meal food categories – salty snacks and sweets and non-alcoholic drinks – are the same among adults regardless of sleep habits, but those getting less s... read more
General Health
Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow’s milk raises risk
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D). Drinking more than two or three glasses of cow’s milk a day in childhood, however, is linked with higher odds of developing T1D. In T1D, the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This prevents the body from producing enough of the hormone to properly regulate blood sugar levels. What triggers the immune system’s atta... read moreHeart healthy middle-aged adults are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime, according to a study published on World Heart Day in the *European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,* a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 The research found that the importance of favourable cardiovascular health was apparent regardless of an individual’s genetic likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Favourable cardiovascular health was defined as having a healthy body weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol, not smoking, eating a balanced diet, and being ph... read more
Adults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are not at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death than healthy individuals of normal weight, but they are around 33% more likely to develop heart failure and the heart rhythm condition, atrial fibrillation, according to a nationwide study from France that followed nearly 3 million hospital patients (aged 18 and older) for at least 5 years. The findings, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eu... read more
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which increases their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and many other health conditions, including severe complications from COVID-19. “Blood pressure control remains a major public health challenge that impacts even those being treated for the disease,” according to study author Aayush Visaria, M.D., M.P.H., a postdoctoral research fellow at Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. “Altho... read more
For many individuals, restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered daily routines and limited time spent outdoors. In a study published in the *Journal of Sleep Research* that included 7,517 adults from many countries who were surveyed during the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions, median levels of sleep quality, quality of life, physical activity, and productivity deteriorated, while screen time increased and time spent outdoors during the day decreased; however, many survey participants reported no changes or even improvements. Longer sleep and decreased a... read more
(September 22, 2021) -- Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, affecting roughly 75% of women. They can adversely affect a woman’s quality of life by disrupting sleep and mood and can lead to more serious health consequences. A presentation at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021, will review several nonhormone therapies currently under investigation for hot flash management. Recent studies have shown that vasomotor symptoms (the clinical term for hot flashes) can last, on average, 7-10 years, a... read more
Presentation will discuss common causes and new treatment for women with thinning or lost hair (September 22, 2021) – Hair loss in middle-aged females is common, affecting up to two-thirds of women after menopause. The exact reasons remain unclear, although evidence suggests a hormonal and genetic predisposition. A presentation at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021, will address common hair loss problems and review new therapies and treatment approaches to stimulate hair growth and minimize thinning. There are many ... read more
Can the weather affect pain from conditions like arthritis or migraine? It may sound like an old superstition – but on some standard quantitative sensory tests, weather-related factors do indeed affect pain tolerance, suggests a study in *PAIN®**, *the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)*. * "Although observational, these findings suggest that weather has a causal, non-linear, dynamic effect on pain tolerance," according to the new research, led by Erlend Hoftun Farbu, PhD student at UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. But ... read more
New research led by the University of Kent and University of Reading has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness. While the link between lifestyle and wellbeing has been previously documented and often used in public health campaigns to encourage healthier diets and exercise, new findings published by the *Journal of Happiness Studies* show that there is also a positive causation from lifestyle to life satisfaction. This research is the first of its kind to unravel the causation of how happiness, the consumption of fruit and veget... read more
Patients with implanted medical devices should keep their smart phones and watches at least six inches away
After reports of smart phone and watch interference with implanted medical devices, investigators affiliated with the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) at the US Food and Drug Administration conducted a study that supports the FDA recommendation that patients keep any consumer electronic devices that may create magnetic interference, including cell phones and smart watches, at least six inches away from implanted medical devices, in particular pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators. Their findings appear in *Heart Rhythm*, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm S... read more
Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In a Finnish collaborative study of Turku PET Centre and UKK institute, the researchers noticed that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity. Increasing the daily standing time may therefore help prevent chronic diseases. Type 2 diabetes is one the most common lifestyle diseases worldwide, and its onset ... read more
Medicine/Supplements
Hair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will experience what’s known as female pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia). However, a new study suggests that a nutraceutical supplement may improve hair growth and quality. The study results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021. Hair shedding or thinning is a devastating reality for most women as they age, as it can have a strong impact on self-esteem and emo... read more
Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association’s journal Hypertension. A scientific statement is an expert analysis of current research and may inform future guidelines. “Weight loss achieved through dietary changes and increased physical activity are the cornerstones of treatment for high blood pressure that’s related to being overweigh... read more
My Supplements -Updated
* My supplements* *Every day* *Aspirin* Cardiologists: risk of internal bleeding outweighs cardiovascular benefits unless person is at heightened risk, but this ignores aspirins benefits vs cancer and other medical problems" Aspirin: Cognitive Benefits Health Benefits of Aspirin: Pancreatic, Prostate, Skin, Endometrial, Throat and Bowel Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin: Colorectal Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin: Breast, Ovarian and Cervical Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin - General Cancer Benefits Health Benefits of Aspirin: Miscellaneous Benefits An alternative ... read more
* My supplements* *Every day* *Aspirin* Cardiologists: risk of internal bleeding outweighs cardiovascular benefits unless person is at heightened risk, but this ignores aspirins benefits vs cancer and other medical problems" Aspirin: Cognitive Benefits Health Benefits of Aspirin: Pancreatic, Prostate, Skin, Endometrial, Throat and Bowel Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin: Colorectal Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin: Breast, Ovarian and Cervical Cancer Health Benefits of Aspirin - General Cancer Benefits Health Benefits of Aspirin: Miscellaneous Benefits An alternative ... read more
Aging
New study based on SWAN data suggests that a greater radiodensity of perivascular adipose tissue in midlife women is associated with a worse performance in working memory later in life (September 22, 2021)—A worsening cardiovascular profile after menopause may contribute to the fact that women are disproportionately affected by dementia. A new study identified a link between cardiovascular fat volume and radiodensity and cognitive function, as well as racial differences in this association. Study results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annu... read more
*Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly* Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that older adults may benefit from a specific diet called the MIND diet even when they develop these protein deposits, known as amyloid plaques and tangles. Plaques and tangles are a pathology found in the brain tha... read more
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found. Researchers from Lancaster University Management School, the Norwegian University Science and Technology and Trinity College Dublin examined the cognitive function of more than 2,000 retired people from across Europe, and found that post-retirement internet usage is associated with substantially higher scores on tests. The study, published in the *Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization*, uses data drawn from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SH... read more
COVID
Vaccines are designed to induce a strong and long-lasting immune response through the creation of memory T cells and B cells. The Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine, given during early childhood, and Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, given every 10 years, are known to elicit a protective response against the diseases from which the vaccines get their names. But these vaccines may have an unexpected bonus: It's possible that they also elicit cross-reactive memory T cells capable of responding to protein targets called antigens that are present in other microbes that ca... read more
Results of a new study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health show that people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 exhale infectious virus in their breath -- and those infected with the Alpha variant (the dominant strain circulating at the time this study was conducted) put 43 to 100 times more virus into the air than people infected with the original strains of the virus. The researchers also found that loose-fitting cloth and surgical masks reduced the amount of virus that gets into the air around infected people by about half. The study was publishe... read more
It is easier to get infected in winter than in summer - this is true for the Corona pandemic, for influenza and for other viral diseases. Relative humidity plays an important role in this. Outdoors, it is much higher outside in winter than in summer, as can be seen from the fact that our breath condenses into droplets in the cold air. Previous models assumed that only large droplets pose a relevant risk of infection because small droplets evaporate quickly. At TU Wien (Vienna), however, in cooperation with the University of Padova, it has now been shown that this is not true: D... read more
One of the many aspects of "normal" life that SARS-CoV-2 took away was the enjoyment of live musical performances. With the easing of lockdowns and restrictions in many parts of the world, performers can entertain audiences once again, but concerns about spreading the virus remain. Now, researchers reporting in *ACS Environmental Au* have studied aerosol production from playing wind instruments, singing and acting, allowing them to develop recommendations to minimize COVID transmission. Early in the pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks from choir performances indicated that singing carri... read more
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