Unlocking Brown Fat: A Key to Obesity Treatment?
Brown adipose tissue (BAT), commonly known as brown fat, diverges from the familiar white fat found around our midsection and thighs
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Health risks at the gym
Having been inspired to run next year’s 10k in my home town, my thoughts are turning to my cardiovascular fitness. It’s not great. And my opportunities for running are limited …
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Former NFL players may face higher risk of atrial fibrillation
Former National Football League players were nearly 6 times more likely to have atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to men of similar age who did not play professional football, according to …
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A short bout of exercise enhances brain function
Most people know that regular exercise is good for your health. New research shows it may make you smarter, too. Neuroscientists at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, working with mice, have …
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Fitness crucial for healthy blood pressure
Most people are aware that keeping fit can benefit the heart, keep extra pounds at bay, and strengthen our muscles. New research is discovering further health benefits all the time. …
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Sporting heroes beating asthma
Many people do not like to participate in sport because of problems with asthma. However, the example of many of Britain’s Olympic heroes — including Tour de France winner and Gold …
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Exercising to beat stress
I’ve discovered over the years that, although exercising is the last thing I feel like when I’m stressed, it really can help me relax. Our body’s ‘fight or fight’ reaction …
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Study challenges ‘no pain no gain’ requirement for patients with clogged leg arteries
Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be given the option of pain-free exercise, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European …
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Football scores a health hat-trick for 55- to 70-year-old women with prediabetes
Physical fitness is a strong mortality predictor and exercise training is now considered a cornerstone in the non-pharmacological prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes and …
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Performance-enhancing bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes
New research has identified a type of bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes that contributes to improved capacity for exercise. These bacteria, members of the genus Veillonella, are …
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Blood pressure self-monitoring helps get patients with hypertension moving, study says
Using blood pressure self-monitoring is an effective way to empower patients with hypertension to stick with an exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of …
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A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is supported by multiple human epidemiological studies and animal studies. It states that the nutritional environment in early life makes people …
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