Vitamin D and Omega-3s Bolster Health in Some Active Older People
The DO-HEALTH study led by Zurich-based geriatrician Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari has examined the effects of simple measures on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or older.
Acute exposure to higher ozone levels linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest
Exposure to higher ozone concentrations in the air is significantly associated with a higher risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), according to preliminary research to be presented at…
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…
Safety of HPV Vaccines in Males
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and cases various cancers in women and men. There are currently three vaccines available, and…