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Research reveals concerning links between fitness apps and disordered eating

Research reveals concerning links between fitness apps and disordered eating

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…

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Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

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,…

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More screen time, more stress? Study links device use to teen mental health

More screen time, more stress? Study links device use to teen mental health

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…

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Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

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…

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Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

Researchers found that older adults taking taxifolin lost significantly more weight while maintaining healthier cholesterol levels, suggesting a potential natural approach to long-term weight management. Pink Blessed milk thistle flowers. Brief Report: Taxifolin as a Therapeutic Potential for Weight Loss: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study. Image Credit: Kaliva / Shutterstock In a recent…

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Researchers develop a way to treat muscular atrophy using regenerative medicine

Researchers develop a way to treat muscular atrophy using regenerative medicine

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a way to treat aging-related muscular atrophy using regenerative medicine. Conventional methods to implant myoblasts, precursors to muscle fiber, required prior scarring for the new cells to graft properly. By adding extracellular matrix (ECM) fluid into the implant, the team successfully grafted myoblasts onto healthy muscle in mice.…

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