In April 2020 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess whether spontaneous movement responses to music are similar if the music is heard through headphones or … Read more
Pilates Reformer exercises performed once a week for 10 weeks appears to result in reduced fall risk and significant improvements in balance, functional mobility, and lower extremity range of movements in older adults at risk of falling
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of Pilates Reformer exercises on fall risk, balance and mobility in older adults … Read more
The Paleolithic diet plus a supervised exercise training programme appears to produce an improvement in cardiac fat, structure and function in individuals with diabetes type 2
In January 2019 researchers from Sweden and Iceland published the results of their study to assess the effects of a Paleolithic diet, with and without additional supervised exercise training, on … Read more
Exercise training, in the form of Stott Pilates or underwater knee-resistance exercises, appears to decrease pain, improve range of motion, knee strength, functional capability, and quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the safety and effectiveness of exercise training for children and adolescents with juvenile … Read more
A moderate and high television viewing time appears to increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, especially in insufficiently active adults
In February 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sedentary behaviour and metabolic syndrome in adults. A total of … Read more
In individuals with hypertension, the greatest reduction in blood pressure levels was seen in those who practiced yoga, followed by Zumba dance and finally aerobics
In February 2020 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of yoga, Zumba dance, and aerobic exercises in controlling blood pressure levels in Indian … Read more
Top-level female footballers undertaking an intense 3-week training period prior to a competition found that beta-alanine supplementation taken during the same time period had no impact on the worsening of their high-intensity intermittent exercise capacity
In April 2020 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess whether beta-alanine supplementation taken during a short-duration intense football-specific training period prior to an international competition … Read more
Reducing computer/video game usage and increasing physical activity may improve depression, anxiety and social phobia symptoms in adolescents
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether television viewing and computer/video game usage had any effect on major depressive disorder, generalized … Read more
When compared to watching television, videos or DVDs for under 7 hours/week, watching for over 21 hours/week appears to increase the risk of atherosclerosis by approximately 80%
In January 2019 researchers from Greece published the results of their study to assess the association between television viewing, as a sedentary behaviour pattern, and risk of atherosclerosis. A total … Read more
A sleep duration of over 10 hours/night appears to be associated with lower BMI scores in children
In February 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep duration and physical activity and overweight/obesity in German primary school children. A … Read more
Aerobic exercise appears to significantly improve executive functioning (eg the ability to pay focused attention to and to listen, to start, plan or complete tasks or even switch among tasks) in adults at risk for cognitive decline
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of aerobic exercise and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on … Read more
Sleep and dietary patterns, technology and internet usage, perinatal factors, breastfeeding, birth delivery mode and exercise all appear to have an effect on the amount of impulsive behaviour seen in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more
Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices
In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more
Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices
In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more
A life filled with worthwhile activities may promote well-being and healthy aging in the older individual
In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more
Physical exertion, during times of limited calorie intake, appears to impair cognitive control, worsen mood (tension, depression, anger, vigour, fatigue, and confusion) and increase perceived exertion
In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess cognitive control during periods of sustained physical exertion and limited caloric intake. The researchers stated … Read more
An exercise programme during pregnancy appears to produce a lower pro-inflammatory profile in breast milk, especially in the colostrum, and in addition may confer greater neurodevelopment and neuroprotection in the newborn
In November 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of an exercise programme during pregnancy on colostrum and inflammatory markers in mature breast … Read more
Mental health issues in adolescence are linked to compliance to lifestyle recommendations in childhood, with a greater compliance to recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviour leading to fewer mental health issues
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between meeting established recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior in childhood … Read more
Physical inactivity in early pregnancy appears to be associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes
In September 2019 researchers from Brazil published their study to assess the association between physical activity in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes in low-income women. A total of … 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