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Posted on 16 September 201821 February 2020

A soft knee brace significantly improves knee instability in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

In June 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of a soft knee brace on knee instability in 38 individuals with knee … Read more

Posted on 15 September 201825 January 2020

Circadian rhythm

Circadian disruption has been classified as probably carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.  So what is it?

The circadian clock is the … Read more

Posted on 12 September 201821 November 2019

Physical activity following treatment for breast cancer may improve health-related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, anxiety and cardiorespiratory fitness

In January 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity in women with breast cancer who have undergone treatment.  … Read more

Posted on 12 September 201821 November 2019

Individuals who exercise more following the diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer have a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer

In December 2017 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of physical activity on risk of dying from prostate cancer in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. 7,328 men who had … Read more

Posted on 12 September 201825 January 2020

Researchers call for research into the safety of manufactured citric acid, a common additive in foods and beverages

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published four case reports of individuals who repeatedly suffered from different inflammatory reactions following the consumption of foods, beverages or vitamins which contained … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis

In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Yoga appears to improve quality of life as well as reducing fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in individuals with breast cancer

In January 2017 researchers from Germany and Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms … Read more

Posted on 1 September 201825 January 2020

Researchers call for the development of regulations to ensure the safety of herbal teas

In January 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their analysis of 32 samples of commercially available black and green teas which had been purchased from markets and online-shops … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

The intensity of mobile phone use, plus how it is used, may be factors that influence the cause of mental health problems in university students

In April 2018 researchers from Serbia and Italy published the results of their study to assess the relationship between mobile phone use and mental health in 785 Serbian students. Levels … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Walking and aerobic exercise appears to improve sleep deficiency in women with breast cancer

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether exercise improved sleep in women with breast cancer.  Fifteen studies … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Cannabis appears to reduce pain intensity and pain disability as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with chronic pain diagnoses

In August 218 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on symptoms associated with various chronic pain diagnoses. A total of … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Yoga may improve shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer

In August 2018 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer. 42 … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A lower calcium intake appears to be associated with abdominal obesity and increased inflammatory markers in Brazilian children

In July 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the association between calcium intake and cardiometabolic risk factors during childhood. 350 children, aged between 8-9 … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Researchers call for public awareness campaign on manufacturers advice to keep phones off the body, and for use of virtual reality devices to be limited

In May 2018 researchers from Brazil, USA and Israel published the results of their study to assess the absorption of wireless radiation, from cell phone conversations and virtual reality devices, … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Air pollution appears to significantly increase blood pressure levels and risk of hypertension

In April 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the association between air pollution and blood pressure levels. … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20182 May 2020

Longer TV viewing time and higher computer use appears to be associated with a lower intake of protein, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre in children and adolescents

In August 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the relationship between screen time (television viewing, and personal computer use mobile phone use) and nutrient … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A low dietary intake of magnesium appears to be associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety

In August 2018 researchers from Canada and Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of a dietary intake of magnesium on various psychiatric disorders.  A total … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or reduce headache

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower incidence of … Read more

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