New Cochrane Review Assesses Evidence on Different Ways to Reduce Consumption of Sugary Drinks
Consumption of sugary drinks is considered to be a key driver behind the global obesity epidemic, and is linked with tooth decay, diabetes and heart disease. Many public health bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) have called upon governments, the food and drink industry,…
You’re having a heart attack. Why not ask for help?
A perceived inability to act on symptoms could signify a life-threatening situation, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1
Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers
Teenage girls with problematic social behavior display reduced brain activity and weaker connectivity between the brain regions implicated in emotion regulation.
Leaving school earlier could increase the risk of heart disease
Although it has been known for a long time, that education, and socioeconomic position affect health, particularly in later life, there was limited knowledge as to why. New research has found that increased levels of BMI, blood pressure and smoking partly explain why people who…
Energy drinks may increase risk of heart function abnormalities and blood pressure changes
Drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink in a short timespan may increase blood pressure and the risk of electrical disturbances in the heart, which affect heart rhythm, according to a small study published in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal…
New single vaccination approach to killer diseases
Scientists from the University of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections, the world’s most deadly respiratory diseases.
Using an electric toothbrush helps prevent tooth loss
Greatest impact is maintaining good oral healthAlso slows progression of periodontal disease
Passion trumps love for sex in relationships
When women distinguish between sex and the relational and emotional aspects of a relationship, this determines how often couples in long-term relationships have sex. Passion plays a significant role.
Artificial intelligence could select heart failure patients for expensive treatment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise to select heart failure patients for expensive treatments to prevent lethal arrhythmias, reports a study presented at ICNC 2019.1 The study is the first to use a machine learning algorithm to predict sudden death in heart failure patients.
Keeping fit is more than physical: it’s a state of mind
According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities,…
Training for first-time marathon “reverses” ageing of blood vessels
Older and slower runners benefit the most
Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life
Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That’s the main message of a study presented at EuroPrevent 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology.