Eurovision Song Contest associated with increase in life satisfaction
Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest may be linked to an increase in a nation’s life satisfaction, according to new research. The study, by scientists at Imperial College London, found that people were four per cent more likely to be satisfied with their life for…
Can fish oil supplementation attenuate stress symptoms in high risk jobs?
A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics suggests a role for fish-oil supplementation in workers who perform very stressful jobs.
Has aspirin an indication in grief?
An investigation that has appeared in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics suggests that low-dose aspirin may have a role in the prevention of cardiovascular risk associated with bereavement.
Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: new research
Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows.
Drinking Up to Three Cups of Coffee Per Day May Be Safe, Protective
Caffeine consumption linked to decreased rate of atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias
How to encourage young people to eat healthy snacks: new insights
Nathalie De Cock, a researcher at the University of Ghent, has won the Alpro Foundation Award for best publication for her study. She is receiving this award for her publication “Adding a reward increases the reinforcing value of fruit” which was part of the REWARD…
When heart disease runs in the family, exercise may be best defense
Exercise may be the best way to keep hearts healthy – and it works even for people with a genetic pre-disposition for heart disease, according to new findings in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation.
Searching for long-term success in weight management? Forget dieting and eat regularly
Early adulthood is particularly critical for putting on weight. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, common factors among young women and men who succeeded in managing their weight in the long term included eating regularly rather than dieting.
Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide, but too many patients receive the wrong care
Worldwide, overuse of inappropriate tests and treatments such as imaging, opioids and surgery means patients are not receiving the right care, and resources are wasted Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting an estimated 540 million people at any one time….
Sitting and Physical Inactivity May Increase Risk of Urinary Tract Symptoms
Prolonged sitting time and low physical activity levels were linked with the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a BJU International study of 69,795 middle-aged Korean men.
High consumption of red and processed meat linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance
A new study in the Journal of Hepatology adds NAFLD to the list of diseases associated with a Western diet that includes relatively high consumption of red and processed meat
Drinking sugary drinks may be associated with greater risk of death
Adults over the age of 45 who consume large amounts of sugary beverages including soft drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks, according to preliminary…