ATLANTIC – The goal following a meeting on healthy eating and physical activity is to create a project for Atlantic, and write a grant for funding for the project. Erin Hudson, Community Development Director at Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), said state officials pick four to five cities each year to collect information on access…
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…
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…
It’s February, and we don’t need a groundhog (or, erm, a “weather reveal” cake) to tell us that the days are going to be cold and short for awhile yet. It’s probably why many people say February is the worst or at least the dreariest month (more about that below). But hey! It’s also the…
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…
PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, a new study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust has concluded. In an article summarizing their findings published by Policy@Manchester, Dr Sarah MacQuarrie and Dr Alexandra Hennessey uncover “a nuanced understanding…
Cancer prevention is built on the choices we make every day but the power of prevention lies in a balanced lifestyle. A proactive approach to diet, lifestyle and screenings significantly lowers cancer risk and promotes long-term health. Is your lifestyle putting you at risk? Experts share cancer prevention secrets.(Image by Quick and Dirty Tips) The…
With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, however they may also have unintended negative consequences, such as…
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence…
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