These include those linked to body image, fatherhood and sexual relationships. His latest book - Current Issues Facing Men and Boys – also argues that men struggle to negotiate harmful notions of masculinity and are not included in conversations around gender. Current Issues Facing Men and Boys urges the public, policymakers, practitioners and other key…

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.…

A Brazilian study reveals that promoting fruit and vegetable intake alone may not be enough to curb weight gain, as ultra-processed foods continue to play a major role in obesity trends. Study:  The Results of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption on Weight Change: A Randomized Controlled Community Trial in a Health Promotion Program…

Can telemedicine and exercise apps improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease? A large study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that the positive effects are minimal. Study leader Prof. Martin Halle views the results as clear evidence of misplaced priorities in medical care. Direct care…

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access to healthy, affordable food, physical activity facilities, public transportation, and health care institutions. Weight loss interventions are more successful with support from a dietitian, but many rural residents do not have preventive care providers…

Today, as part of a national initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF), the national, independent nonprofit FAIR Health launched a new shared decision-making tool for Alzheimer's disease that features clinical information for self-care and drug therapy options, as well as related cost information. The new tool is accompanied by an educational healthcare…

There is a "silent emergency" brewing under our noses as research from the University of Surrey finds that there is a clear wealth gap among adults over 50 who meet physical activity and dietary guidelines. The research also found that poorer adults are nearly three times more likely to be depressed than their wealthier counterparts.…

Scientists found that while broccoli sprout extract can help regulate blood sugar, only people with certain gut bacteria see real benefits—paving the way for personalized nutrition in diabetes prevention. Study: Effect of broccoli sprout extract and baseline gut microbiota on fasting blood glucose in prediabetes: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Image Credit: ami…

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 15, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Association between physical activity practice and sleep quality of older people in social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and Health Guidelines and future studies for the post-COVID period: a systematic review." Researchers Alexandro Andrade, Ana Cecília Rosatelli de Freitas Bastos,…

A new study reveals that polyphenol-rich nutraceuticals enhance cognitive performance and increase neuroprotective biomarkers, offering a promising dietary approach to brain health. Study:  Impact of Polyphenol-Rich Nutraceuticals on Cognitive Function and Neuroprotective Biomarkers: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial . Image Credit: Light Stock/Shutterstock.com Could a daily dose of fruit and…