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…

Ten years of research on yoga as a stress-reducing activity provides a clear answer: A little effort offers real health benefits. "It was surprising how significant the stress reduction people experienced and reported was," said Ingunn Hagen, a professor at the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). In two…

Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter in the UK, and the University of Eastern Finland shows. The results were published in the Journal of Behaviour Research and Therapy. Childhood…

A first-of-its-kind study provides a snapshot of the substantial mental health burden on nurses around the world. Published in the journal International Nursing Review, the research documents the impact of three years of intense working conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study describes how nurses are affected by stressors in their workplace and…

Breast cancer is the world's most prevalent cancer. Although earlier detection and targeted treatment have resulted in high survival rates, many breast cancer survivors experience fear of cancer recurrence. For some survivors this fear is occasional, for others it is persistent and often debilitating. A new study of breast cancer survivors has found this psychosocial…