In March 2020 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of dance on cognitive function. The researchers stated that dancing combines physical exercise with … Read more
“Smell detection” and “smell identification” scores appear to be significantly better in older adults who exercise by practising tai chi, dancing or running than those who walk or who do not exercise at all
In April 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of various types of physical exercise on the decline in the sense of smell … Read more
Orally administered matured hop bitter acids (35 mg/day), which are ingredients found in beer, appear to significantly improve cognitive function as well as mental fatigue and anxiety
In January 2020 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effects of matured hop bitter acids on cognition, mental fatigue, and mood state. A total … Read more
Use of low-dose aspirin appears to be associated with a significantly lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and lower liver-related mortality, without a significantly higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
In March 2020 researchers from the USA and Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association between low-dose aspirin (under 160 mg) and hepatocellular carcinoma, liver-related mortality … Read more
Strategies for promoting a balanced microbiota in the elderly in order to prevent age-related physiological and immune decline need to be developed
In July 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess age-associated changes in gut microbiota. The researchers stated that the faecal microbiota plays an important role … Read more
Stress at work appears to be a risk factor for physical health and may increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain
In February 2020 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether job strain (or stress at work) is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain. … Read more
Cooking does not consistently reduce the levels of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances found in seafood and cannot diminish dietary exposure
In May 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether different cooking methods can potentially change the levels of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances found in seafood. … Read more
Women experience high levels of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression following early pregnancy loss and although distress declines over time it remains at clinically important levels at nine months
In December 2019 researchers from the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess levels of post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety in women in the … Read more
There appears to be an association between the intake of alcohol and nocturnal leg cramps in individuals aged over 60 years
In July 2018 researchers from France and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the association between nocturnal leg cramps and the consumption of alcohol in individuals aged … Read more
Sunbed use increases the risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (malignant skin cancer) in women
In September 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. A total of 29,460 women were included in … Read more
Higher olive oil intake appears to be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease and substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise and dairy fat with olive oil may lead to a lower risk of these conditions
In February 2020 researchers from the USA, China and Spain published the results of their study to assess whether olive oil intake is associated with cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease … Read more
Dark chocolate may have a beneficial effect on the brain in healthy young adults
In February 2020 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether benefits to verbal episodic memory and mood are observed two hours following the consumption … Read more
Bisphenol A levels during pregnancy appear to be associated with a lower TSH level in women who are overweight
In January 2020 researchers from China and Japan published the results of their study to assess whether bisphenol A exposure during pregnancy is associated with thyroid hormone levels in Chinese … Read more
A dietary intake resembling the Mediterranean or DASH diets as well as higher physical activity levels before or in early pregnancy appear to be associated with a reduced risk of gestational diabetes
In May 2018 researchers from Australia and Hong Kong, China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between modifiable lifestyle factors of diet, physical activity … Read more
Reduced physical activity with a greater sedentary lifestyle appears to increase the risk of ear, nose and throat medical conditions in children and adolescents
In February 2020 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between physical activity with the development of ear, nose and throat medical conditions. Information … Read more
An increase in muscle strengthening exercises appears to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between muscle strengthening exercises (push ups, using weight machines) and depressive symptoms. … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with asthma and congestive obstructive pulmonary disease and low vitamin D levels may either be a cause or a consequence of these conditions
In March 2020 researchers from the UK, USA, Canada and Belgium published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D metabolism is altered in asthma or congestive obstructive … Read more
There does not appear to be any association between dietary acrylamide intake and renal cell carcinoma
In February 2020 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between dietary acrylamide intake and risk of renal cell carcinoma. A total … Read more
Physical activity programmes for pregnant women are potentially useful in reducing pregnancy-related pain, psychological symptoms and gestational weight gain
In May 2019 researchers from Hong Kong, China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity programmes for pregnant women on pregnancy-related issues, … Read more
Flame retardant chemicals may increase the risk of thyroid abnormalities as well as cancers for which thyroid impairment has an impact on risk or prognosis
In January 2017 researchers from the USA published their review on human flame retardant chemical exposure, including concerns for thyroid abnormalities and cancer risk. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers have been in … Read more