Exercise may lessen cancer treatment side effects, including brain fog, fatigue
“Researchers recently conducted an umbrella-review to examine the impact exercise can have on people undergoing cancer treatment. The results indicated that exercise can mitigate some of the side effects of cancer treatments across a range of cancer types. Both traditional exercise and mind-body exercises showed benefits.”
Black coffee improves insulin sensitivity in women, study finds
“A large Korean study shows that drinking black coffee, especially among women, is linked to better glucose control and reduced insulin resistance, highlighting coffee’s potential role in metabolic health.”
Global analysis ties plastic ingredient to soaring heart disease deaths
“Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others – about three-fourths of the total.”
What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought
“Love, wealth, mindfulness—or something else entirely? Researcher claims happiness is personal, and so should be the solutions.”
Fitness Experts Reveal the Truth About Vibration Plates
“Remember during the mid-20th century when vibrating belt machines were all the rage? They were promoted as weight loss aids that would slim you down. Fast-forward many decades, and now vibration plates are the latest fitness trend. Some claim they are an excellent alternative workout method with several health benefits. However, researchers continue to study the potential benefits of vibration exercise.”
Age-related brain changes linked to declining exercise habits after 49, research suggests
“It’s well-established that as we age, we tend to be less active. Conventional wisdom points to loss of muscle mass, strength and issues of mobility as reasons physical activity declines later in life. But Northeastern University researchers say the reason could also be linked to changes in the brain that occur around the time exercise starts to drop off for most people.”
Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice
“Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing microbiome-based therapies to treat fatty liver disease.”
Teaching the teachers to be calm, cool, and collected
““Through my background in health promotion, education, yoga, and mindfulness, I’ve witnessed firsthand how much educator well-being can influence student learning, mental health, and a sense of belonging,” Block says. “Many faculty and instructors on campus shared my interest, which led to the creation of this program.””
