In January 2018 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess cardiorespiratory fitness changes following high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in individuals undergoing … Read more
Moderate-intensity continuous training is better than high-intensity interval training at improving immune function in healthy active young men
In August 2018 researchers from Tunisia and France published the results of their study to compare the effect of 2 training programmes, high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training, on … Read more
Choosing a healthy snack is less likely if the choice is made following completion of an exercise workout
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the timing of a snack choice was influenced by exercise. A total of 256 … Read more
Children should be made aware of the importance of adequate hydration, especially if they are more active
In December 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the hydration status and water intake in 242 children, aged 7-12 years, together with an assessment … Read more
A high protein diet plus exercise induces more favourable changes in the body than a high carbohydrate diet plus exercise in older females
In August 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia published the results of their study to assess whether adherence to a high protein diet plus exercise induced more favourable changes … Read more
Diet and physical activity appear to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes although the effect varies by region
In July 2018 researchers from Australia and China reviewed the medical scientific literature to assess whether interventions designed to prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy had any impact on the … Read more
Cafffeine
According to the European Food Safety Authority the following amounts of caffeine are considered safe to consume:
Adults
- Single doses of caffeine up to 200mg – about 3mg/kg body weight
In middle-aged and elderly women physical activity and moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, whereas smoking and a higher BMI increases the risk
In September 2018 researchers from The Netherlands, Brazil and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between lifestyle factors (smoking, physical activity, alcohol … Read more
Individuals with diabetes type 2 may find that improving their adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle will reduce their risk of coronary heart disease by 12%, stroke by 21% and cardiovascular disease mortality by 27%
In June 2018 researchers from the USA and China published the results of their study to assess the association between an overall healthy lifestyle, including diet, non-smoking, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical … Read more
A higher Healthy Lifestyle Score reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
In December 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and risk of cardiovascular disease. 19,336 individuals … Read more
A higher Healthy Lifestyle Score reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome
In December 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and risk of developing metabolic syndrome. 10,807 … Read more
Vegetarian type diets appear to be associated with a good health status and is an equal alternative to an omnivorous diet for endurance runners
In December 2018 researchers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the health status of endurance runners who consumed a vegan (45 individuals), vegetarian … Read more
Higher vitamin D levels prior to starting an exercise regime may improve exercise-induced body changes and insulin resistance in overweight women
In November 2016 researchers Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D, inter- and intra-muscular fatty tissue and insulin resistance in 40 women with … Read more
Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in later life
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the potential long-term medical consequences associated with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. 3,506 … Read more
150 minutes walking per week appears to improve balance, lower extremity strength, postural sway and body mass in patients undergoing chemotherapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancer
In October 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of a home-based exercise programme on individuals with advanced stage gastrointestinal cancer. 44 individuals … Read more
Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill requires a higher oxygen consumption, produces a significantly higher heart rate, and a feeling of having had a harder work out than running on a motorized treadmill although running economy is less efficient
In May 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to compare the physiological and perceptual responses of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill and on a … 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