Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle lowers risk of cancer mortality by 28%

In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
Aug. 16, 2023 ~4 min

Scientists’ favorite books for nonscientists

Black holes, warming seas, new treatments for disease. Understanding the context — not to mention the technical jargon — can be a challenge.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 1, 2023 ~9 min


Too busy for daily exercise? Be a ‘weekend warrior.’

Study finds similar health benefits for those who concentrate workouts 1-2 days a week.

Brandon Chase • harvard
July 18, 2023 ~3 min

Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off – here's the evidence for both sides of the debate

Some researchers assert that the body responds to exercise by burning fewer calories when you’re not working out. Regardless of its effects on weight loss, exercise provides many health benefits.

Donald M. Lamkin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
July 18, 2023 ~9 min

Older adults who remain more active have a better quality of life, study finds

A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over sixty years old is linked to lower quality of life, a Cambridge study of almost

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 4, 2023 ~5 min

Some exercise times may be better for people with type 2 diabetes

New research digs into the benefits of certain exercises and certain timing for people with type 2 diabetes.

Kitta MacPherson - Rutgers • futurity
June 30, 2023 ~5 min

Magnetic muscle therapy may boost mobility for older adults

Loss of strength, decline in mobility, and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging. Magnetic muscle therapy could help.

National University of Singapore • futurity
June 22, 2023 ~8 min

Exercise soon after concussion may speed recovery

People who got light exercise within 48 hours of a concussion had their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
June 16, 2023 ~6 min


Strava fitness app can reveal private info

The fitness app Strava allows anyone to find the personal information—including home addresses—of some users, report researchers.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 7, 2023 ~5 min

There’s no need to delay exercise after prolapse surgery

People who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders can start exercising soon after the procedure, researchers find.

Alexis Porter - Duke • futurity
June 1, 2023 ~3 min

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