A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for those with the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting is in Boston, March 17-20, 2026, and offers the latest science … Read more
A strong social network can encourage older adults to be more physically active – leading to better health and mental well-being, researchers say. A team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health reviewed 34 research articles, hoping to learn if certain factors – including social networks, support, interaction and environment – play a … Read more
A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary patterns and micronutrient intake differently across age and sex groups, with younger men showing the most pronounced nutritional deficits. Association Between Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Micronutrient Intake in Type 2 Diabetes Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Sex … Read more
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical definition of obese. But preventing childhood obesity is a complex undertaking. While encouraging a healthy diet and adequate exercise have long been two strategies … Read more
In days of war and frequent sirens, the safe room has become for many people not only a protected space, but also an emotional space: A place where the body “listens” to danger, the mind tries to maintain routine and the family gathers together in crowding and uncertainty. In such situations, what is felt in … Read more
People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average ten to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, which are triggered or exacerbated by a lack of exercise. Now, an international team of scientists led by MedUni Vienna is calling … Read more
The team led by Prof. Lin Zhu from Guangzhou Sport University have demonstrated that 4-week low-intensity treadmill exercise before the onset of an ischemic stroke can significantly reduce brain injury and improve neurological outcomes. This study, published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), offers a promising, non-pharmacological strategy … Read more
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women, highlighting how social conditions and lifestyle factors could shape long-term cancer outcomes. Study: A study of the associations between social isolation and loneliness with sex-specific cancer risk in the UK Biobank. Image Credit: Halfpoint / Shutterstock In … Read more
A new study of what families think about virtual reality (VR) technologies reveals that parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development. Families also placed a higher value on VR features that increase physical activity, compared to features such as educational content. “We know that families have concerns … Read more
Summary: Being an “early bird” and maintaining a physically active lifestyle may significantly reduce the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A preliminary study involving over 500,000 participants found that those with a morning chronotype had a 20% lower risk of ALS compared to “night owls.” Additionally, participants who engaged in regular physical activity … Read more