In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare running-related pain and injury between minimalist and conventional shoes in trained runners and to assess interactions … 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
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
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
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
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