Recreational dance supports stress regulation through emotional expression, social bonding, and neurobiological pathways. Study:  Dance and stress regulation: A multidisciplinary narrative review . Image Credit: Miljan Zivkovic/Shutterstock.com A recent narrative review in Psychology of Sport and Exercise offers fresh insight into the role of dance in stress regulation. Introduction Chronic stress…

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. Now, in a new study published in Nature Medicine, Swedish researchers have shown that the uterine lining of these women differs in terms of both the composition of individual cells…

The answer to your heart health may be on your wrist, a new study suggests. Researchers have developed a new way to assess cardiovascular health based on information routinely collected by smartwatches, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). According to the findings, dividing the average…

In the UK, one in 10 women has Endometriosis. With March marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, reveals ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms. What is endometriosis?  Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the uterus grow in other parts of the body. It affects reproductive-age women and girls and can…

Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain is effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. And the pain relief they offer is only marginally better than that achieved with a placebo, the findings indicate. Low back pain is common…

Is your TikTok health advice legit? A new study reveals that most cycle-syncing content lacks scientific backing—don’t let viral trends shape your well-being! Study: Sync or Swim: Navigating the Tides of Menstrual Cycle Messaging on TikTok. Image Credit: Krotnakro / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Perspectives on Sexual…

Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Obesity…

Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). While factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have long been linked with heart…

New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if they have a genetic predisposition—underscoring the need for early weight management to reduce lifelong cardiovascular risks. Study: Body mass index modifies genetic susceptibility to high systolic blood pressure in adolescents and…

Heart failure is a major health concern, especially for aging populations-it significantly increases mortality rates, and severely impacts quality of life for those affected. Exercise therapy has been shown to be particularly effective for patients with heart failure. Previous research, however, has mainly examined the benefits of exercise after a diagnosis of heart failure. There…