In June 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of a soft knee brace on knee instability in 38 individuals with knee … Read more
Circadian rhythm
Circadian disruption has been classified as probably carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer. So what is it?
The circadian clock is the … Read more
Physical activity following treatment for breast cancer may improve health-related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, anxiety and cardiorespiratory fitness
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity in women with breast cancer who have undergone treatment. … Read more
Individuals who exercise more following the diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer have a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer
In December 2017 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of physical activity on risk of dying from prostate cancer in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. 7,328 men who had … Read more
Researchers call for research into the safety of manufactured citric acid, a common additive in foods and beverages
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published four case reports of individuals who repeatedly suffered from different inflammatory reactions following the consumption of foods, beverages or vitamins which contained … Read more
Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety
In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more
Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis
In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … Read more
Yoga appears to improve quality of life as well as reducing fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in individuals with breast cancer
In January 2017 researchers from Germany and Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms … Read more
Researchers call for the development of regulations to ensure the safety of herbal teas
In January 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their analysis of 32 samples of commercially available black and green teas which had been purchased from markets and online-shops … Read more
The intensity of mobile phone use, plus how it is used, may be factors that influence the cause of mental health problems in university students
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
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
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 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