A recent study explores how the shift from education to employment affects physical activity, sleep, and diet, emphasizing the need for workplace health initiatives. Study: New job, new habits? A multilevel interrupted time series analysis of changes in diet, physical activity and sleep among young adults starting work for the first time. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic…
Could an online program help protect your brain? New research shows that a personalized digital intervention targeting diet, exercise, and mental well-being can slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk in at-risk older adults. Study: An online multidomain lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk older adults: a randomized controlled trial. Image Credit: pathdoc / Shutterstock…
Despite medical advances, America’s heart disease crisis worsens—alarming new data reveals how lifestyle choices, racial disparities, and rising obesity rates are driving an unprecedented public health challenge. Study: 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Image Credit: Mr Dasenna / Shutterstock In a recent report published…
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any exercise, physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Researchers are encouraging healthcare providers to prescribe physical activity to seniors. (Image via Getty…
The rising prevalence of childhood obesity, especially post-Covid 19 pandemic, has emerged as a significant health concern. With prolonged periods of inactivity during lockdowns and increased reliance on screen-based activities, children are at an elevated risk of unhealthy weight gain. Also read | Obesity norms for India updated after 15 years Preventing childhood obesity is…
The fitness apps market is on an upward trajectory, underpinned by technological advancements, rising health consciousness, and the growing integration of wearable devices. NEWARK, DE / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / The global fitness apps market is set to witness remarkable growth in the coming decade. In 2024, the market was valued at…
ADOPTING lifestyle medicine, a medical approach that uses evidence-based therapeutic interventions to prevent, treat and even reverse chronic diseases by addressing their root causes, is essential for the success of Malaysia’s Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) system, says the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (MSLM). MSLM president Dr Siva Poobalasingam said that lifestyle medicine is increasingly…
A heart-healthy lifestyle might be the key to stronger bones—new research uncovers how cardiovascular health impacts bone mineral density across different age and health groups. Study: Association between life’s essential 8 and bone mineral density among adults aged 20–59 years. Image Credit: April stock / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined…
STUDY PROTOCOL article Front. Public Health Sec. Public Health Education and Promotion Volume 13 – 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1521438 Provisionally accepted 1 Department of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 2 Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Center, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 3 Centre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF),…
Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism-the rate at which the body uses and converts energy-but the effects are so small, drinking it can’t be relied on alone to shed the pounds, concludes a brief analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. There are no…