AI-driven study finds appearance, not health, is the top exercise motivator
“A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness.”
Impact of combined high-intensity bodyweight interval training and breathing exercise on cardiometabolic health in normal-weight middle-aged adults with hypertension
“In conclusion combined exercise for 10 weeks could lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, increase CRF, and improved lipid profile. As a clinical implication, the results of this study can be an alternative or complementary approach to treatment for hypertension, potentially reducing the need for medications and their associated side effects.”
Kennedy asks FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule for food ingredient safety
“March 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise safety rules to help eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe. This would increase transparency for consumers as well as the FDA’s oversight of food ingredients considered to be safe, Kennedy said.”
Adding 2,500 Daily Steps May Improve Heart Health In Female Cancer Survivors
“Among older female cancer survivors, moderate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Cancer survivors are statistically more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Reducing sedentary time and increasing activity can be easily integrated into daily life to lower cardiovascular disease risk.”
Exercise tied to reduced risk for some neuropsychiatric diseases
“People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior, according to preliminary study results.”
Make Sure You’re Getting Plenty of These Superfoods for Peak Kidney Health
“According to the CDC, it is estimated that over 1 in 7 US adults has chronic kidney disease. This can cause excess waste and fluid to build up in the body, leading to health problems like heart disease, increased infections, depression, anemia and loss of appetite. The kidneys are essential for overall health.”
Integrative Oncology Program
“The Cancer Advances podcast is joined by the Chair of the Palliative and Supportive Care Department, Laura Shoemaker, DO, and Integrative Medicine Specialist, Naoki Umeda, MD, to talk about Cleveland Clinic’s Integrative Oncology Program. Listen as they share how combining evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and lifestyle medicine, with conventional cancer treatment can help alleviate symptoms, enhance patients’ quality of life, and improve outcomes.”
