Surprising benefits of one of the most simple forms of exercise
“When it comes to exercise, sometimes simple is best for accessibility and consistency. Not to be overlooked, walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise that provides numerous benefits in the short and long term.”
How to bridge the historical divide between physical and mental wellness
“In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, psychiatry resident Dr. Nicholas Fabiano reveals how a personal injury transformed into groundbreaking research on the intersection of physical and mental health. The interview showcases Dr. Fabiano’s innovative work in lifestyle psychiatry and his mission to bridge the historical divide between physical and mental wellness.”
Muscle strengthening exercise may help tackle insomnia in older adults
“Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.”
A Public Health Amicus Brief Highlights the Harm if the Supreme Court Invalidates a Key Provision of the Affordable Care Act
“Millions would lose access to free preventive health care services such as cancer screenings, the public health brief says.”
The ‘dark matter’ of nutrition: How AI and network science are transforming our understanding of food and health
“Network science and artificial intelligence can identify food molecules that negatively affect health as well as alleviate disease by proposing dietary changes, a Northeastern expert says.”
A prescription for produce improves health, new research finds
“When Davron Jones’ therapist prescribed fruits and vegetables, he was skeptical. The 52-year-old Alameda, California, resident was struggling with depression and alcohol addiction, as well as diabetes and a heart condition. His therapist, who worked at a community health clinic in nearby Oakland, thought improving his nutrition could help.”
Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals
“In a recent review article in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored whether following vegetarian or vegan diets improves neurological health. Their findings indicate that well-planned plant-based diets, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, can protect against oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, which contribute to neurodegeneration. However, care must be taken to support cognitive well-being while also preventing nutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, selenium, and iodine, as these nutrients play crucial roles in brain function and neuroprotection.”
Research debunks belief that e-cigarettes support smoking cessation
“Researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego have found that, among smokers in the United States, e-cigarette use does not increase smoking cessation and is actually associated with reduced tobacco abstinence. The findings, published March 5 in JAMA, refute the notion that e-cigarettes can help people quit, a common misperception among tobacco users and e-cigarette proponents.”
