Time spent sitting, sleeping and moving is determined in part by our genes, University of Oxford researchers have shown. Continue reading “Genetic changes associated with physical activity reported”
Physicist creates tiny sensors to assist in cancer detection
A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University hopes to improve cancer detection with a new and novel class of nanomaterials. Continue reading “Physicist creates tiny sensors to assist in cancer detection”
What’s behind Mediterranean diet and lower cardiovascular risk?
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers insights from a cohort study of women in the U.S. who reported consuming a Mediterranean-type diet. Continue reading “What’s behind Mediterranean diet and lower cardiovascular risk?”
Infections during childhood increase the risk of mental disorders
A new study from iPSYCH shows that the infections children contract during their childhood are linked to an increase in the risk of mental disorders during childhood and adolescence. This knowledge expands our understanding of the role of the immune system in the development of mental disorders. Continue reading “Infections during childhood increase the risk of mental disorders”
Dirty air now could harm hearts of offspring later
A parent’s exposure to dirty air before conception might spell heart trouble for the next generation, a new animal study suggests. Continue reading “Dirty air now could harm hearts of offspring later”
Obesity, risk of cognitive dysfunction? Consider high-intensity interval exercise
It’s fast-paced, takes less time to do, and burns a lot of calories. High-intensity interval exercise is widely recognized as the most time-efficient and effective way to exercise. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University have discovered another important health benefit of these short bursts of intense exercise with rest intervals. It could also be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals. Continue reading “Obesity, risk of cognitive dysfunction? Consider high-intensity interval exercise”
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