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Sugary drinks may significantly raise risk

1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestWhen it comes to managing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, there is no safe level of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, according to a new study. At the same time, the study finds that moderate consumption of sugars contained in solid foods or eaten with them may actually lower the risk of developing diabetes. The study supports a beneficial role of sugar in a balanced, healthy diet, as long as it does not include sweetened liquids such as soft drinks or fruit drinks.
Unhealthy Lifestyles Linked to Faster Heart Aging, Study Finds

1 month ago | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestCardiologists are developing a method for measuring the heart’s “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to new research, unhealthy lifestyle habits could contribute to premature aging of the heart. Physical activity and eating heart-healthy foods are some of the best ways to preserve your heart’s functional age.
Eating Chicken Could Shorten Your Lifespan, Raise Cancer Risk: Study

1 month ago | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestConsuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may lead to an increase in all-cause deaths and cancers, according to a new study. The findings contradict existing research and are being approached with caution by experts. Poultry is widely considered a healthier protein source and a cornerstone of healthy eating plans like the Mediterranean diet.
3 bad habits may start affecting health as early as age 36

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestA multi-decade study finds that the damage done by smoking, heavy drinking, and being physically inactive begins at a far younger age than previously understood. Although the unwanted health consequences of these habits over the long term are well-known, the research offers evidence that their negative impact, though not as severe, actually occurs over the short term.
Yoga is effective at reducing pain

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestYoga is as effective for addressing knee pain due to osteoarthritis as muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new study. The new randomized clinical trial has also found that yoga may improve health-related quality of life and reduce depression in people with knee osteoarthritis.
1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Raises Insomnia Risk by 59%

2 months ago | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestA new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device. While there is some controversy about the negative effects of blue light on sleep quality, there is widespread agreement that exposure to bright light in general before bed may lead to poor sleep.
Vaping Doesn't Help People Quit Smoking, Study Finds

Mar 7, 2025 | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestVaping does not help most people quit smoking cigarettes, according to a new study. People who vape and smoke cigarettes are far less likely to leave nicotine behind than people who only smoke cigarettes. While the long-term health effects are unclear, vaping introduces harmful substances into the lungs, promoting inflammation and irritation. Vaping nicotine is also addictive. Among the most successful ways to quit vaping and smoking are quitlines and nicotine replacement therapy.
Exercise may boost weight loss by moderating appetite, study suggests

Feb 3, 2025 | resources.healthgrades.com | Robby Berman

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a new study. The authors of the study attribute the reduction in hunger to an alteration in the levels of certain appetite-related peptides produced by muscles during exercise. Research suggests that the bodies of people with overweight or obesity react differently to the exertion of exercise, and that the suppression of hunger may be one of these unique effects.
Exercise may boost weight loss by moderating appetite, study suggests

Feb 3, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestAn hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a new study. The authors of the study attribute the reduction in hunger to an alteration in the levels of certain appetite-related peptides produced by muscles during exercise. Research suggests that the bodies of people with overweight or obesity react differently to the exertion of exercise, and that the suppression of hunger may be one of these unique effects.
150 minutes of exercise may help reduce death risk by 31%

Jan 27, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestA physically active lifestyle late in life is linked to aging well. A new article published by the Canadian Medical Association reports getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can increase an older person’s independence, as well as cognitive and mental well-being. People who exercise 150 minutes each week reduce their risk of all-cause mortality by 31%, according to the study.