Only 5% Of Americans Engage In Vigorous Physical Activity On Any...
On any given day, most U.S. adults report performing predominantly sedentary and light activities, according to a new study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Overall only 5.07% report any vigorous intensity activity. The most frequently reported moderate activity was food and drink preparation.
Present Imperfect: Doctors In Training Work Even When Ill, Study Finds
A new study demonstrates that young doctors often fail to heed the Biblical injunction, "physician, heal thyself." In a research letter published in the September 15, 2010, issue of JAMA, researchers report that three out of five residents surveyed came to work in the previous year while sick, possibly exposing their patients and colleagues to suboptimal performance and, in many cases, communicable disease.
Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health, Lowers Blood Sugar in New...
New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce...
Researchers Link Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Bowel...
Two large studies published by The BMJ reveal links between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risks of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer...
Disinfectant Use During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma and Eczema
Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published online...
“Remarkable” Effects of Grape Consumption on Health and Lifespan
Recent studies released by Dr. John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University show “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts...
Cocoa Shown to Safely Reduce Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in...
Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as some blood pressure medication. However, the effectiveness of...
Rhodiola Rosea Root May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes in New...
A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola...
Calming Vitamin B6 Supplements Shown to Reduce Anxiety and Depression in...
Taking high-dose Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression according to new research published in the journal...
Drinking Tea Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight countries finds that moderate consumption of black,...
It Doesn’t Matter Much Which Fiber You Choose – Just Get...
That huge array of dietary fiber supplements sold in drugstores and grocery aisles can be overwhelming to a consumer, making it difficult to know...
Herbal Supplement Shows Promise Against Lung Inflammation and Cancer
Berberine, a natural compound found in plants such as barberry and goldenseal, suppresses the proliferation of lung cancer cells in the lab, new research...
