Midlife Cognition Linked With Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity
Moderate and vigorous physical activity was linked with midlife cognition, a U.K. study showed. Among nearly 4,500 people born in 1970, time spent performing moderate and vigorous physical activity was associated with higher verbal memory and executive function scores relative to time spent sleeping, being sedentary, or engaging in light activity, according to John Mitchell, […]
Why chocolate feels so good — it is all down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. By analysing each of the steps, the interdisciplinary research team at the University of Leeds hope it will lead to […]
Exercise During Chemo Shows Benefits for Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Physical exercise during chemotherapy is not only safe, but helps to prevent declines in cardiorespiratory fitness and to facilitate a faster return to normal daily activities, compared with waiting until after chemotherapy is completed, the prospective ACT trial showed. Among 266 patients with mostly breast, testicular, or colon cancer who were randomized to a 24-week […]
Experts Warn of Physical, Mental Health Effects of Extreme Heat
Physicians warned of both the physical and mental health impacts of extreme heat, particularly for vulnerable populations, during an online briefing hosted by SciLine last week. “We know that about 30 deaths per year occur [among] … children left in cars,” said Perry Sheffield, MD, MPH, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai […]
How Much You Need To Walk Every Day To Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Walking is a powerful tool for both our physical and mental health ― perhaps even more powerful than we think. Walking an estimated 21 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 30%, according to a Harvard Health special report published in 2017 that has been used often to underscore the importance […]
Walk It Off: Exercise Therapy for Meniscal Tears on Par With Surgery
Exercise-based physical therapy remained noninferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for treating degenerative meniscal tears, according to longer-term data from the ESCAPE trial, suggesting physical therapy be the preferred treatment over surgery. By the 5-year mark, patient-reported knee function after 16 sessions of physical therapy was non-inferior to that observed after surgery, with a between-group difference […]
Breast Cancer Survivors Who Work Out See Heart Benefits
Physical activity among long-term breast cancer survivors was associated with better global longitudinal strain (GLS), though not left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), data from a cohort study found. Compared with inactive survivors, moderately active breast cancer survivors had a 35% lower risk of abnormal GLS (relative risk [RR] 0.65, 95% CI 0.45-0.94) while active survivors […]
The Best Foam Rollers, According To Physical Therapists
Nidhi Sharma, a New York City-based physical therapist, recommended this anatomically designed foam roller because of its unique design. “Its shape is ideal to be used on a spine. It has a groove that fits the spine perfectly and the curves on the side hug the muscles of the back very well. I think patients […]
How Do Negative Emotions Affect Physical Health?
What are the effects of emotions on physical health? It may be difficult to believe that negative emotions can cause lasting damage to the physical body — and you may not be aware of your level of stress or your emotional triggers. Short-term spurts of anger or anxiety are beneficial to our survival as a […]
How Does the Non-ADHD Partner feel? 2 Types, 3 Causes, Symptoms
ADHD in adults results in mental and physical problems that may eventually impact their relationships and cause difficulty in their daily routine. Various research has proven that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of executive functioning, which involves five areas of daily behaviors: Time management Organization Motivation Concentration Self-discipline Most couples with undiagnosed […]