Scientific research is the cornerstone for medical care and innovations that have resulted in improved health and longer life for many. The American Heart Association, one of the top funders of heart- and stroke-related research worldwide, has compiled an annual list of major advances in heart disease and stroke science since 1996. Here are the… Continue reading Top Heart Disease and Stroke Researches Advances in 2019
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A Short Way to Prolong Life
It’s not a marathon runner’s workout time, but doctors are advising heart patients to move around every twenty minutes in an effort to prolong life. Previous research has shown that being sedentary for long periods may shorten life, and that heart patients spend most of their time sitting, lying down or watching TV. But, that… Continue reading A Short Way to Prolong Life
On The Job, Standing Beats Sitting
Sit-stand workstations that allow employees to stand, as well as sit, while working on a computer reduce daily sitting time and appear to have a positive impact on job performance and psychological health. The results of research, published by the BMJ, show that employees who used the workstations for 12 months, on average, reduced their… Continue reading On The Job, Standing Beats Sitting
In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching
Researchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears to have a positive effect on the kids’ mood. Schools have a federally mandated 30 minutes of physical activity every day, but physical education offerings are dwindling, according to a news release from the University… Continue reading In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching
Intellectual, Social, Physical Activities Can Reduce Risk of Memory Loss Among Blacks
Blacks have nearly twice the rate of dementia as whites, putting them at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. But a new study shows that blacks with mild cognitive impairment – often a precursor to dementia – can reduce the risk of memory loss through a “behavioral intervention” that involves increasing social, cognitive and/or physical activity.… Continue reading Intellectual, Social, Physical Activities Can Reduce Risk of Memory Loss Among Blacks
Any Physical Activity in the Elderly Is Better Than None for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk
Any physical activity in the elderly is better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk, according to an 18-year study in more than 24 000 adults published in November 2017 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. A release from the European Society of Cardiology quotes first author Dr. Sangeeta Lachman, a cardiologist at… Continue reading Any Physical Activity in the Elderly Is Better Than None for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk
Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
As we age, our ability to drive may help us live independently, shop for ourselves, and maintain social connections. A release from the American Geriatrics Society explains that although car crash rates are low among older adults and are declining, older adults do still have higher rates of fatal crashes. Falls, which are a common… Continue reading Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
Caregivers and Exercise: Take Time for Yourself
Editor’s note: Caregiving can be so all-consuming that you forget to care for yourself. But it’s essential that you do. Here, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging, are some suggestions for finding the time for self-care – and why it’s so important. Physical activity can help you: Increase your energy level so… Continue reading Caregivers and Exercise: Take Time for Yourself
Types of Physical Activity That Help You Sleep Better – or Not
Can housework lead to good zzz”s? Nope. How about taking care of the kids? Wrong again. In fact, those two types of physical activity can actually lead to insufficient sleep. At least that’s what researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found in a study presented on June 8th at… Continue reading Types of Physical Activity That Help You Sleep Better – or Not
Smart Strategies for Diabetic Foot Care
Along with monitoring blood sugar levels, one of the most important things diabetics can do is care for their feet. Diabetes can lead to a loss of feeling in your feet; as a result, you could be injured (a cut, a blister) and not know it. And because diabetes can also lower the blood flow… Continue reading Smart Strategies for Diabetic Foot Care
Decrease in Exercise Can Affect Vascular Health
Even a few days of physical inactivity can lead to vascular dysfunction in even young, healthy people, according to a new study. Paul Fadel, associate professor of medical pharmacology and physiology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, and John Thyfault, associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, also found that the vascular dysfunction… Continue reading Decrease in Exercise Can Affect Vascular Health