In September 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D status and depression in 442 individuals who had suffered a stroke. … Read more
A vitamin D level of under 50 nmol/L appears to increase the risk of post-partum depression
In September 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency with ante-partum and post-partum depression. Nine studies involving … Read more
Ginger may improve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
In September 2018 researchers from Bahrain and Fiji published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different interventions in treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. … Read more
You can run faster on a motorised treadmill but more energy appears to be expended whilst using a curved non-motorised treadmill
In August 2018 researchers from Italy and Norway published the results of their study to assess energy expended plus movement parameters in individuals using a motorised treadmill and a curved … Read more
Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill is associated with a higher cardiometabolic requirement
In November 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare the cardiometabolic demands of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill with overground and motorized treadmill running. … Read more
10-minute bouts of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve reaction time in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a brisk walk or meditation on cognitive function in 66 young adults, … Read more
Exercise may improve hand pain, function and finger joint stiffness in individuals with hand osteoarthritis
In January 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of exercise in people with hand osteoarthritis. A total of seven studies were … Read more
Aerobic exercise appears to improve health-related quality of life and may slightly reduce pain intensity in individuals with fibromyalgia
In June 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of aerobic exercise in adults with fibromyalgia. A total of 13 studies involving … Read more
Meditation appears to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia assessed the effect of a 10-minute bout of brisk walking and/or meditation on feelings of anxiety. 110 individuals, average age 21 … Read more
A 10-minute bout of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve the state of mind in young adults
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more
Hazelnut and cocoa spread appears to improve flow-mediated dilatation in smokers
In July 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of hazelnut and cocoa spread on the cardiovascular system in smokers. Twenty smokers were … Read more
Flavanol-rich chocolate and cocoa products may produce a small reduction in blood pressure levels
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of chocolate and cocoa products on blood pressure levels. A total of 35 … Read more
Higher regular caffeine consumption appears to be associated with a higher pain threshold and increased pain tolerance
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of regular caffeine consumption on pain sensitivity. 62 individuals, aged between 19 and … Read more
High flavanol chocolate improves arterial function and working memory in individuals suffering from sleep deprivation
In July 2016 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of flavanol-rich chocolate on cognitive skills and cardiovascular parameters in 32 individuals suffering from … Read more
Chocolate consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline
In May 2016 researchers from Portugal published the results of their study to assess the relationship between chocolate consumption and cognitive decline. 531 individuals with no history of cognitive decline … Read more
Dark chocolate appears to be more filling than either milk or white chocolate
In September 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the effect of consuming dark, milk and white chocolate on energy intake, appetite and mood in … Read more
Both high load resistance and low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercises improve muscle strength in older adults at risk of limited mobility
In December 2017 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a high load resistance exercise and a low load blood flow restricted … Read more
Blood flow restriction training improved function and reduced restless leg syndrome symptoms in an individual with Parkinson’s disease
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study which assessed the effect of blood flow restriction training in a 65-year-old male recreational boxer diagnosed with … Read more
A multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, for individuals with heart failure leads to significantly lower rehospitalization rates
In June 2018, researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of a multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, in 212 individuals hospitalized … Read more
Dog owners feel more positive about their neighbourhood, do more exercise, and appear to fall asleep more easily than non-dog owners
In August 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between pets and sleep, health, exercise and feelings about the local neighbourhood. 6,575 … Read more