Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

A study reveals that a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet paired with physical activity preserves bone health in older adults with metabolic syndrome—especially women—highlighting a promising approach to prevent age-related osteoporosis. Study: Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, and Bone Health in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent…

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Early lifestyle changes lead to lasting impacts on metabolism

Lifestyle and health factors have greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men

Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). While factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have long been linked with heart…

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Research highlights gaps in evidence for lifestyle counseling in medicine

Research shows exercise and healthy eating reduce inflammation in postmenopausal women

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. This condition increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which become more prevalent after…

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Oxford Study Reveals Lifestyle & Environmental Factors Have Greater Impact On Health And Longevity Than Genetics

The study, which analysed data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants, examined the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases on ageing, age-related diseases, and premature death. | X @Oxford_NDPH London: A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of…

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