Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become a popular option among office workers, and in other industries like retail, workers may opt to stand instead of sit. …

The risk of heart disease increases with age for most people, however, for women that may be even more true. The menopause transition, those years leading up to and through menopause, is a time of increasing heart disease risk, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published in the flagship journal Circulation in 2020. While many people think that…

People over the age of 50 who have severe mental illness are more likely than the general population to experience fragility fractures but may be less likely to get a diagnosis for osteoporosis, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Fragility fractures are broken bones that occur after a minor fall or impact that…

From streaming services to bicycles: The 2024 Building H Index reveals which everyday products help—or harm—your health and how small changes can make a big difference in improving well-being. Building H Index 2024   Image Credit: Stokkete / Shutterstock A recent report, Building H Index 2024,  by Building H, which is…

A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a major societal challenge, affecting up to 25%-30% of young people. These findings suggest that improving physical fitness from childhood can…

Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% of women and 31.4% of men in this region. Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, according to an analysis of the ANCORS-YW STUDY presented at ACC…

Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They'd forgotten the appointment or couldn't remember speaking to her. It seemed clear they had some type of cognitive impairment. Yet they were living alone.…

Personalized dietary advice and visual aids from dietitians are essential for optimizing outcomes in patients using GLP-1 therapies, showing that communication and side effect management plays a vital role in sustainable weight management. Study:  Optimizing Nutrition, Diet, and Lifestyle Communication in GLP-1 Medication Therapy for Weight Management: A Qualitative Research Study…

Protecting your heart not only keeps your body healthy but also shields your brain from cognitive decline. Learn how early interventions in heart health could help prevent dementia and improve brain function. Review: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation & coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock …

Early in-bed cycle ergometry can shorten ICU stays and enhance physical function in critically ill patients, offering a safe and effective rehabilitation strategy for quicker recovery. Study: Leg Cycle Ergometry in Critically Ill Patients — An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Image Credit: sfam_photo / Shutterstock A study finds that cycling with…