In June 2018, researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effects of aged white wine and gin on circulating endothelial progenitor cells, cell adhesion molecules, … Read more
A single session of Pilates appears to reduce systolic blood pressure levels by approximately 5-8 mmHg in middle-aged individuals with hypertension during the first 60 minutes of post-exercise recovery
In January 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess blood pressure levels and heart rate variability following a single session of Pilates … Read more
A combination of good fitness levels produced by aerobic exercises and frequent sauna usage may have added health benefits and confer more protection on the risk of premature death
In March 2018 researchers from the UK, USA and Finland published their study to assess the combined effect of cardiorespiratory fitness and frequency of sauna usage on the risk of … Read more
The combined effect of a higher aerobic fitness and frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of sudden cardiac death
In March 2018 researchers from Finland, USA and the UK published the results of their study to assess the combined effect of sauna usage and cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk … Read more
A higher consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages appears to increase the risk of hypertension
In June 2017 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the association between consumption of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages and hypertension. A total of 9,869 subjects (3,845 … Read more
Gum disease appears to be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between gum disease and risk of venous thromboembolism. A total of 8,092 individuals … Read more
Marriage dissatisfaction appears to be associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death in men
In January 2019 researchers from the UK and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association between perceived level of marriage satisfaction and risk of sudden cardiac … Read more
A higher frequency and duration of sauna usage appear to be substantially associated with reduced fatal cardiovascular events in middle-aged and elderly individuals
In November 2018 researchers from Finland, UK and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and cardiovascular disease mortality in 1,688 individuals (aged … Read more
Regular sauna usage appears to be associated with a reduced risk of hypertension
In November 2017 researchers from the UK, Finland and Austria published the results of their study to assess the association between sauna usage and risk of hypertension. A total of … Read more
High-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training produce comparable reductions in resting blood pressure in individuals with pre- or established hypertension
In September 2018 researchers from Brazil and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training to reduce … Read more
High-intensity interval training is more effective than moderate-intensity continuous training at improving cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals undergoing cardiac rehabilitation
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
Olive oil consumption appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and diabetes type 2
In December 2018 researchers from Greece published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of olive oil on human health. A total of ten studies were … Read more
Yoga appears to reduce the severity of depression and diastolic blood pressure of women with premenstrual syndrome who suffer from depression
In February 2019 researchers from Iran and South Africa published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga on women with premenstrual syndrome who suffered from depression. … Read more
Microbiome
Just as the question, “what is it to be human?”, has troubled humans from the beginning of history, the question, “what is the human microbiome?” has troubled researchers since the … Read more
Yoga appears to produce a short-term reduction in systolic blood pressure
In December 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga, with and without yoga postures, on hypertension. A total of 75 patients … Read more
A higher intake of plant-based products along with a lower intake of animal products may reduce the risk of digestive and lung cancers
In November 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between a plant-based dietary score and cancer risk. A higher plant-based dietary score reflects … Read more
A higher intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
In January 2019 researchers from Spain, Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between types of polyphenols and risk of cardiovascular disease (myocardial … Read more
Regular cocoa consumption appears to reduce arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women
In November 2016 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of cocoa consumption on arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women. A total of 26 postmenopausal … Read more
A regular intake of high-cocoa chocolate appears to reduce arterial stiffness
In October 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of high-cocoa chocolate intake on arterial stiffness and fat oxidation during a 4-week period … Read more
Living close to a major road appears to be associated with a higher risk of arterial stiffness
In December 2018 researchers from Sweden and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between air pollution exposures, proximity to roadway and risk of arterial … Read more