A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated…

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the amygdala. Using a rat model, the study found that stress lowered Stat3 expression, leading to increased blood pressure, while exercise reversed this effect. This discovery highlights a novel brain-based mechanism behind…

A new study from Western New England University (WNE) has revealed that long-term grape consumption significantly impacts muscle health, with notable benefits for both men and women. The research, published in the journal Foods, suggests that a diet including grapes can modify gene expression in muscle, potentially offering a new nutritional strategy for maintaining muscle…

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded nearly $23 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of 20 cancer research projects to advance new breakthroughs in discovery, translational, clinical and prevention science. In addition, CPRIT awarded $2 million for the recruitment of one first-time, tenure-track…

With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, however they may also have unintended negative consequences, such as creating…

New research shows that Vitamin E therapy significantly enhances liver function and reduces inflammation in MASH patients, providing a safer and effective treatment option in the fight against metabolic liver disease. Study: Vitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study In a recent study…

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on January 6, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "The profile of oxidative stress markers (arachidonic and linoleic acid derivatives) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in relation to metabolic syndrome." A team of researchers, led by first author Weronika Ratajczak and corresponding author Olimpia Sipak from Pomeranian Medical University,…

Research finds higher screen time from childhood leads to more stress and depression in teens, while physical activity helps protect mental well-being. Study:  Childhood Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescence . Image Credit: Iren_Geo/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated how lifestyle behaviors in…

The evidence is clear - screening for colorectal cancer may save one's life. Today, more and more people are choosing colorectal cancer screening. As a result, there is a steady decline in the number of older people getting and dying from colorectal cancer. Lower rates of smoking among Americans have also contributed to the decline…

A new study finds that high coffee and tea consumption is linked to increased heart disease risk, while drinking more water could offer protection—especially for women. ​​​​​​​Study: Sex differences in the associations of water, coffee and tea consumption with cardiovascular diseases: a prospective cohort study. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Viktoriya Krayn / Shutterstock In…