Just five minutes of daily activity could lower blood pressure, with 20-27 minutes of exercise like uphill walking, stair-climbing, or cycling offering even greater reductions, researchers estimate. In a cross-sectional study published in the Circulation, researchers analyzed data from thigh-worn accelerometers and blood pressure (BP) measurements to investigate the potential associations between different…

Physical activity is beneficial before, during and after chemotherapy treatment. New doctoral research has taken a closer look at those who opt out. Those who cope best with cancer treatment are often those who had an active lifestyle before diagnosis. It reduces the risk of delayed injury and complications." Benedikte Western In her doctoral work,…

Exercise-only programmes help cut the severity of the 'baby blues' and the risk of major clinical depression in new mums, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. But at least 80 weekly minutes of moderate intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, water aerobics, stationary cycling, and…

Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those at risk of the disease because of genetic, environmental, or immunological factors, suggests research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. It's not clear if this instability is a cause or consequence of disease…

A study at Mayo Clinic suggests that an hourglass-shaped stent could improve blood flow and ease severe and reoccurring chest pain in people with microvascular disease. Of 30 participants in a phase 2 clinical trial, 76% saw improvement in their day-to-day life. For example, some participants who reported not being able to walk around the block or up…

Research finds 30 minutes of vigorous daily exercise may counter some aging effects of prolonged sitting, though reducing sitting time remains essential. Study:  A twin-driven analysis on early aging biomarkers and associations with sitting-time and physical activity . Image Credit: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, a group…

Adding small amounts of exercise into daily routine, such as climbing stairs or cycling to the shops, could help to reduce blood pressure, with just five additional minutes a day estimated to yield improvements, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and the University of Sydney. The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation…

New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure.  The study, published in Circulation, was carried out by experts from the ProPASS (Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep) Consortium, an international academic collaboration led by the…

A new study suggests that Mediterranean and green-MED diets, rich in polyphenols from sources like green tea and Mankai, may slow brain aging and reduce neurodegeneration. Blood sugar control plays a key role in preserving brain volume. Study:  Glycemic control contributes to the neuroprotective effects of Mediterranean and green-Mediterranean diets on…

A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today in eBioMedicine names 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development. The WHO study is the first global effort to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on criteria that included regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk and socioeconomic impact. The…