Less sedentary time reduces heart failure risk for older women
Even with regular physical activity, older women (ages 50-79) who spend more waking hours in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting or lying down, have an increased risk of…
Link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota confirmed
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. In recent years, the scientific community has suspected that the gut microbiota plays a role in the development of…
Most type 2 diabetes patients are at high risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke
Preventing heart attacks and strokes in type 2 diabetes patients managed in primary care should be an urgent priority.
High intensity training best for older people
“First of all, I have to say that exercise in general seems to be good for the health of the elderly. And our study results show that on…
Physical activity and dietary counselling slows down the development of insulin resistance in children
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably slows down the development of insulin resistance, which…