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
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
Orange juice does not appear to increase the risk of gout but cola consumption results in impaired insulin secretion
In March 2018 researchers from Germany and Saudi Arabia published the results of their study to assess how orange juice and cola affected the metabolic risk in 26 healthy adults … Read more
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
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
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
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
Both dark and milk chocolate improve visual acuity, but dark chocolate improves it more
In June 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the short-term effects of dark chocolate and milk chocolate on visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. … Read more
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
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
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
A low concentration of vitamin C in the blood appears to increase the risk of dying early from heart disease and cancer
In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of an insufficient intake of vitamin C on the risk of … Read more
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
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
Consumption of ‘very hot’ beverages appears to increase the risk of oesophageal cancer
In March 2018 researchers from Germany, Kenya, Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to compare the effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with the consumption of very … Read more
A double application of sunscreen is recommended, especially before intense sun exposure
In March 2018 researchers from Denmark published the results of their study to assess whether a double application of sunscreen reduced the amount of skin missed following a single application. … Read more
Limitations identified in current commercial activity monitors in step counting accuracy and usability features for older adults
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the accuracy, acceptability and usability of seven commercial activity monitors in 43 older adults (average … Read more
Activity trackers worn by older individuals accurately measure step count and activity duration but a slower walking pace and impaired walking reduces the accuracy
In June 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the validity and reliability of commercial activity trackers in older, community-dwelling … Read more
Energy expenditure estimates from activity trackers appear to be accurate across walking speeds but not across running speeds
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the accuracy of energy expenditure estimations made by the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP … Read more
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals released from burning coal, oil, rubbish, tobacco and wood. They are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as … Read more