Fracture risk associated with bisphosphonate drug holidays
Bisphosphonates have been shown to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. To avoid possible side effects of long-term therapy, many patients take a drug holiday after several years…
People with atrial fibrillation live longer with exercise
“Regular endurance training and good fitness seem to protect against serious cardiovascular events and early mortality for people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation,” says exercise physiologist Lars Elnan Garnvik.
Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy
A diet rich in plant-based foods can include a limited amount of animal products and still improve blood pressure, new research from University of Warwick demonstrates Researchers compared…
COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information
Social media linked to behaviours that undermine efforts to curb the pandemic
Weight loss not always best strategy to enhance athletic fitness in young women
For young women seeking to improve their aerobic fitness and athletic performance, who are not overweight or obese, weight loss may be counterproductive, according to preliminary research presented…
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