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Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

Hip external rotation exercises may be effective as an indirect form of pelvic floor muscle exercise in older women

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether undertaking hip external rotation exercises improved intravaginal squeeze pressure in older women. A total … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

Pregnant women may find that high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises improve pelvic floor muscle function and prevents urinary incontinence

In January 2019 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess whether a structured exercise program, including high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises, … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

Frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of pneumonia in middle-aged men

In November 2017 researchers from the UK and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association of sauna usage with the risk of pneumonia. A total of … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

A combination of good fitness levels produced by aerobic exercises and frequent sauna usage may have added health benefits and confer more protection on the risk of premature death

In March 2018 researchers from the UK, USA and Finland published their study to assess the combined effect of cardiorespiratory fitness and frequency of sauna usage on the risk of … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

The combined effect of a higher aerobic fitness and frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of sudden cardiac death

In March 2018 researchers from Finland, USA and the UK published the results of their study to assess the combined effect of sauna usage and cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20194 January 2020

Fish consumption and a dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may have a protective effect on bone health and reduce the risk of hip fracture

In December 2017 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association of fish consumption and dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with … Read more

Posted on 6 March 20194 January 2020

Obese children with asthma appear to have a reduced risk of asthma symptoms caused by indoor air pollution if they have a higher level of vitamin D

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D modified the effect of indoor air pollution on asthma symptoms in children. … Read more

Posted on 6 March 20194 January 2020

Vitamin D deficiency appears to be more common in women and associated with osteopenia, a higher BMI, insulin resistance, and increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides

In December 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the association of vitamin D and factors of healthy aging in 1,839 middle-aged and older individuals. … Read more

Posted on 1 March 201922 February 2020

Protein, leucine, vitamin D and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation may be beneficial in preventing sarcopenia and functional decline

In August 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of high-quality protein, leucine, vitamin D, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on … Read more

Posted on 1 March 201910 January 2020

Protein supplementation appears to help prevent frailty in the elderly, but care should be taken as excess protein can be harmful

In January 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of dietary factors associated with frailty in the elderly. They stated that research has highlighted the association between low energy intake, … Read more

Posted on 1 March 20194 January 2020

A higher consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages appears to increase the risk of hypertension

In June 2017 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the association between consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages and hypertension. A total of 9,869 subjects (3,845 … Read more

Posted on 1 March 201910 January 2020

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation appears to significantly improve depression, anxiety and stress levels, reduces testosterone and inflammatory markers, and improve gene expression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

In October 2018 researchers from Iran and Canada published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical, metabolic and … Read more

Posted on 1 March 201910 January 2020

Vitamin D and probiotic supplementation appears to significantly improve depression, anxiety and stress levels and reduces testosterone, hirsutism and inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D and probiotic supplementation on mental health, hormonal, inflammatory and stress levels … Read more

Posted on 1 March 201921 February 2020

Tai Chi appears to improve bone mineral density and relieve osteoporotic pain

In January 2019 researchers from China, USA and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Tai Chi on individuals with osteopenia and … Read more

Posted on 23 February 20194 January 2020

An increased intake of saturated fatty acids increases the risk of hip fracture and an increased intake of monounsaturated fatty acids derived from animal sources increases the risk of fractures

In September 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between dietary fat intake, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and the … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

An altered gut microbiota may promote cancer by driving inflammatory responses; it also plays an important role in obesity, a risk factor for pancreatic cancer

In December 2018 researchers from the USA published their review on the risk factors associated with pancreatic cancer. Recent studies have revealed that obesity and pancreatic cancer are strongly associated. … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

An exercise programme appears to improve blood glucose levels, gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes type 2

In February 2019 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the role of exercise on the gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

Rectal cancer survivors may find that controlling meal portions, timing regularity and refraining from late night eating improves bowel associated symptoms

In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their survey on self-reported dietary and behavioural modifications used by long-term (5 years and over) survivors of rectal cancer … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

Mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong appear to improve cognitive function and everyday functioning in adults with mild cognitive impairment

In February 2019 researchers from Portugal published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

Chlorhexidine mouthwash appears to reduce dental plaque when used in addition to toothbrushing but has no effect on gingivitis

In March 2017 researchers from the UK and Ireland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingivitis and plaque. A total … Read more

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