Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that a short but intense bout of cycling increases the production of a specialized protein that is essential for […]
Exercise plays a significant role in training, rehabilitation, and a healthy lifestyle. These activities require different regimens based on the desired outcomes. For instance, unlike a senior citizen, an athlete can undertake a demanding exercise routine. An appropriate training program design should, therefore, be based on identifying and analyzing factors affecting individual training. Previous research […]
Aging is a complex process for which distinct molecular aspects contribute to age-related tissue dysfunction. Systematic analysis of epigenomic and transcriptomic changes across mouse tissues during aging identified several recurring processes including interferon alpha response, IL6-JAK-STAT3 signaling, complement, and other components of innate immune response being gradually upregulated with age. Glaucoma, an age-related eye disease, […]
Some species of gut-dwelling bacteria activate nerves in the gut to promote the desire to exercise, according to a study in mice that was led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study was published today in Nature, and reveals the gut-to-brain pathway that explains why some bacteria […]
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease in which hyperglycemia is observed in patients over long periods of time. It is generally classified into four major forms: gestational diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY-1), type 1 diabetes mellitus, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most predominant type of […]
Yoga is part of spiritual and exercise practices for millions of people worldwide. With yoga practice becoming a widely accepted form of exercise, the body of yoga research is growing. It is a multifaceted lifestyle activity that can positively enhance cardiovascular health and wellbeing. Physical exercises such as stretching exercises and the physical components of […]
Over the last few years, public awareness has increased about the dangers of vaping to systemic health, particularly after the use of vaping devices was tied to lung disease. Some dental research has shown ties between e-cigarette use and increased markers for gum disease, and, separately, damage to the tooth’s enamel, its outer shell. But […]
Rapid eye movement (REM) is the deepest part of sleep. REM fascinates us because it’s when we do most of our dreaming – when, supposedly, all of our inner fears, frustrations, and passions play out. We already have compelling evidence that REM sleep helps us process those emotions, but a new study reveals how. Turns […]
Sleep behaviors are associated with an increased risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), shows a Chinese analysis that suggests the effect may be independent of obesity. Late bedtimes, snoring, and prolonged daytime napping were significantly associated with MAFLD, increasing the risk by 37%, 59%, and 17%, respectively, whereas people with both poor […]
Maintaining an adequate quantity and quality of skeletal muscle is important for health and functionality across the lifespan given its integral role in the regulation of postprandial glycemia and lipidemia, conversion of chemical energy to mechanical work, and contribution to whole body energy flux. Prolonged periods of sitting are common in many workplace environments and […]