Chair yoga potential therapy for advanced dementia
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University conducted a pilot study that is the first cluster, randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of chair yoga on older adults with moderate to...
Read MoreReview sheds light on most effective behavior change method
By Katherine Shagoury The most effective “nudge” to bolster healthy eating focuses on changing peoples’ behavior, according to a new study published in the journal Marketing Science. Researchers looked at...
Read MoreMaintaining weight loss associated with more favorable heart disease, stroke, and diabetes risk factors
By Katherine Shagoury People who lose weight and keep it off can stabilize or even improve their cardiometabolic risk factors compared to people who regain weight, according to a new...
Read MoreFood packaging linked with higher exposures to PFAS
By Katherine Shagoury Preparing meals at home can reduce exposure to harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are commonly found in take-out and fast food packing, according to a...
Read MoreFish consumption in early childhood reduces risk of eczema, asthma
By Katherine Shagoury Children who consume fish early in life show significantly reduced occurrences of eczema, wheezing, and asthma at age six, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreGW researchers find connection between microbiome composition and colon cancer
By Katherine Shagoury A mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts of bacterial species associated with the...
Read MoreScientist behind controversial red meat findings did not disclose conflicts of interest
By Katherine Shagoury The lead researcher behind the findings released last week that stated most people can continue to eat red and processed meat as usual has several ties to...
Read MoreResearchers warn against stem cell treatments for shoulder, elbow injuries
By Katherine Shagoury The utilization of stem cell therapies for augmentation of tissue healing has far outpaced the supporting scientific and clinical data, according to two reviews in the Journal of...
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