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Q&A: 'As little as 20 minutes' of daily exercise linked to 43% lower odds of depression
Primary care physicians should recommend at least 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity 5 days per week to manage the odds of depression in older adults, according to an expert.
Heart benefits of ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity similar to everyday exercise
People who concentrate physical activity into 1 to 2 days per week — so-called “weekend warriors” — derive CV benefits that are similar to those who spread exercise activity more evenly throughout the week, researchers reported.
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VIDEO: Ultra-processed foods, metabolic adaptation among new research at Nutrition 2023
This year’s American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting will take place in person in Boston from July 22 to 25.
Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in diet not linked to elevated risk for atrial fibrillation
Levels of omega-3 fatty acids, primarily from diet, were not related to risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
High-intensity interval training before surgery 'makes a big difference'
High-intensity interval training before surgery was associated with improvements in exercise capacity and a reduction in postoperative complications compared with standard care, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
Q&A: Pros and cons to water fasting
Water fasting offers clinically significant weight loss, but metabolic benefits seem to be short-lived, according to an expert.
Yoga may improve anxiety, depression symptoms
Yoga-based interventions might help improve mental health symptoms for adults diagnosed with anxiety or depressive disorders, according to results published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
More adolescents are underestimating their weight, study finds
The global prevalence of adolescents who underestimate their body weight increased within the last 2 decades, which could hurt engagement in weight reduction efforts, according to researchers.
Higher caffeine intake linked to greater prevalence of severe headache, migraine
Higher daily intake of dietary caffeine was associated with an increased prevalence of severe headache or migraine in adults, particularly women, according to researchers.
Healthy diet including full-fat dairy lowers risk for heart disease, death worldwide
Researchers reported that a diet comprised of higher amounts of fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish and whole-fat dairy is associated with lower CVD and mortality in all world regions, especially in countries with lower income.
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