Rethinking nutrition labelling: Food is not just the sum of its nutrients The nutritional value of a food should be evaluated on the basis of the foodstuff as a whole, and not as an effect of the individual nutrients. This is the conclusion of an international expert panel of epidemiologists, physicians, food and nutrition scientists.…
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Rethinking exercise: Replace punishing workouts with movement that makes you happy Many women start fitness programs to lose weight, and when they don’t, they feel like failures and stop exercising. In a new study, researchers analyzed what women say makes them feel happy and successful, and how their expectations and beliefs about exercise foster or…
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DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s A new DNA vaccine, when delivered to the skin, prompts an immune response that produces antibodies to protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease — without triggering severe brain swelling that earlier antibody treatments caused in some patients. DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked…
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Dual gait testing as early predictor of dementia Gait, or motion testing, while simultaneously performing a cognitively demanding task can be an effective predictor of progression to dementia and eventually help with earlier diagnosis, new research demonstrates. Dual gait testing as early predictor of dementia Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
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Family history of Alzheimer’s may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease A new study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a dramatic difference in the gene’s impact on memory, general cognitive function and risk based on…
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Does exercise affect the brain’s aging process? New research aims to find out Most people know that regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. What about the brain? Researchers were recently awarded a two-year grant to further examine the role physical activity plays on the brain. Does exercise affect the brain’s aging…
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This Beginner Swimming Workout Burns Major Calories in Just 30 Minutes Swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean is an excellent way to exercise without feeling like you’re melting in the heat. Plus, it’s a full-body workout that is gentle on the joints. Ironman and USA Triathlon coach Heather Casey shares two quick beginner workouts,…
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Benefits of medical marijuana for treatment of epilepsy examined Although cannabis had been used for many centuries for treatment of seizure disorders, medical use became prohibited in the 20th century. However, with the loosening of laws regarding medical marijuana, research and clinical use of marijuana-derived substances are increasing. This has prompted the publishing of an…
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6 Moves You Can Do At Your Desk for Better Mobility 6 Moves You Can Do At Your Desk for Better Mobility Source: Health.com Fitness Feed
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Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned, study finds An evaluation of seven devices in a diverse group of 60 volunteers showed that six of the devices measured heart rate with an error rate of less than 5 percent. The team evaluated the Apple Watch, Basis Peak, Fitbit Surge, Microsoft Band, Mio…
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