People suffering from post-COVID have been discouraged from exercising because early observations suggested it could be harmful. In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that post-COVID does not mean that exercise must be strictly avoided.  People affected by post-COVID often experience symptoms such as extreme fatigue, shortness of breath,…

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and glaucoma incidence among Spanish university graduates. Glaucoma? A Prospective Cohort Study including 19,255 Participants from the SUN Project. Image Credit: Africa Studio / Shutterstock Background Glaucoma is a leading cause of lifelong blindness globally, defined…

Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction, according to a study from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS), in Long Beach,…

Depression is among the most prevalent and potentially serious mental health disorders, accounting for up to 800,000 suicides a year. The risk factors for depression have, therefore, undergone much exploration. A recent study published online in Nutrients deals with the interactions between depression and nutrition, coupled with exercise. Study:  The Role of Gut…

In a recent review article published in Food and Humanity, researchers summarized the current evidence regarding the significance of whey protein for cancer prevention and treatment. Their conclusions highlighted the emerging role of whey protein supplements as a cost-effective, practicable, and viable strategy for cancer treatment and prevention. Study:  Emerging potential of whey…

Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits disproportionately. A University of Adelaide study found females, people with low self-efficacy, reluctant exercisers, higher academic achievers, and those…

In a recent study published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers analyzed muscle samples from long-duration mission (LDM) and short-duration mission (SDM) astronauts to investigate the effects of spaceflight on muscle protein nitrosylation. They found that LDM astronauts showed close-to-normal expression of sarcolemmal NOS1 (short for nitric oxide synthase type-1) and over-nitrosylation of functional proteins post-…

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers reviewed the progress thus far in pharmacologically managing the various neuropsychiatric syndromes that manifest in neurodegenerative disorders and discussed the recent advances in understanding the pathobiology of neurodegenerative disorders that help improve clinical care and therapy. Study: Progress in Pharmacologic Management of…

In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers explore the causal associations between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cancer incidence. Study:  Association between inflammatory bowel disease and cancer risk: evidence triangulation from genetic correlation, Mendelian randomization, and colocalization analyses across East Asian and European populations. Image Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki / Shutterstock.com Background…

Delphia Brown (left) exercises at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, a wheelchair-accessible gym in St. Louis operated by Paraquad, an organization that helps people with disabilities achieve independence. Brown is participating in a clinical trial — led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — aimed at defining how exercise affects…