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Abdominal fat linked to widespread chronic pain, especially in women

Reducing this fat may reduce chronic pain particularly if it’s at multiple body sites Excess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Reducing excess fat deposits in the abdomen ...

2024-09-11T10:01:43+01:0011 September 2024|Press release, Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine|

Lower diligence level linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetes

But adopting healthy lifestyle still beneficial, irrespective of this trait, findings show People with type 2 diabetes, who display lower levels of diligence, may have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease with which diabetes is strongly associated, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research ...

2024-09-11T09:57:22+01:0011 September 2024|BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, Press release|

Lack of purpose and personal growth may precede mild cognitive impairment

These aspects of psychological wellbeing noticeably decline before diagnosis Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery ...

Follow Australia’s lead and ban artificial stone, researchers urge European governments

Until then, adopt all possible control measures to minimise exposure to harmful silica dust The UK and the European Union should follow Australia’s lead and ban the kitchen worktop favourite and cause of irreversible and rapidly progressive lung disease—artificial stone siliicosis—urge researchers in an editorial, published online in Occupational & Environmental ...

2024-08-07T14:40:27+01:007 August 2024|Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Press release|

Inflammatory activity of rheumatoid arthritis linked to specific cognitive impairments

Poorer visuospatial ability, recall, abstract thinking, working memory, concentration, inhibition The inflammatory activity in the body caused by rheumatoid arthritis is linked to specific cognitive impairments, finds a small comparative study, published in the open access journal RMD Open.  These are diminished visuospatial abilities, recall, abstract thinking, and the executive functions ...

2024-07-30T10:08:27+01:0030 July 2024|Press release, RMD Open|

IBS following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

Aggressive and pro-inflammatory bacteria and COVID-19 virus possible culprits Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)---characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a bout of gastroenteritis in around half of those affected, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the ...

2024-07-17T15:16:53+01:0017 July 2024|Gut, Press release|

Resistance exercise ‘activity breaks’ at night may improve sleep length

3-minute breaks every half hour for 4 hours may be all that’s needed, small study suggests May be worth reviewing current recommendations which discourage exercise before bed Resistance exercise ‘activity breaks’ at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access ...

2024-07-17T15:15:02+01:0017 July 2024|BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, Press release|
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