Benefits of Mediterranean and low fat diet programmes in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease

Seven dietary programmes compared; Mediterranean programmes also likely to reduce stroke risk, say researchers Mediterranean and low fat dietary programmes reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomised trials of seven popular dietary programmes published by The BMJ today. Dietary ...

2024-06-04T10:24:10+00:0030 March 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Study finds “considerable uncertainty” around effectiveness and safety of analgesics for low back pain

Doctors and patients advised to take a cautious approach to use of analgesics Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain, finds an analysis of the ...

2024-06-04T10:24:11+00:0023 March 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

High blood caffeine level might curb body fat and type 2 diabetes risk

Exploration of potential role of calorie free caffeinated drinks may now be warranted, say researchers A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of body fat a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. In light of their findings, the ...

2024-06-04T10:24:11+00:0015 March 2023|BMJ Medicine, Press release|

1 in 10 early deaths averted if everyone met physical activity targets

1 in 10 early deaths averted if everyone met half recommended weekly physical activity target Just 75 weekly mins of moderate physical activity is all it takes, finds pooled data analysis Substantial impact on risks of death, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers One in 10 early deaths could have been prevented ...

Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function

Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function in later life But maintaining exercise routine throughout adulthood best for preserving mental acuity + memory Any regular leisure time physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in later life, but maintaining an exercise ...

Playing golf may be just as healthy or better than Nordic walking for older people

Regular rounds of golf are particularly good aerobic exercise for older adults, study suggests Older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in regular or Nordic walking, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. The health advantages of aerobic ...

Being married may help people maintain lower blood sugar levels

Even cohabiting relationships under strain may help people avoid high glycemic levels, study suggests People living with a spouse seem to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels regardless of how harmonious or acrimonious their relationship is, suggests a study published online ...

Fewer known risk factors, but heightened risk of cardiovascular disease in people with coeliac disease

Further research needed to unearth drivers, including role of gluten free diet, say authors People with coeliac disease might have fewer known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but still have a heightened risk of developing it, finds a study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health, published online in the ...

2024-06-04T10:24:12+00:0031 January 2023|BMJ Medicine, Press release|

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

Benefits even seen for those with gene linked to Alzheimer's disease A healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults in China, published today in The BMJ. Even for carriers of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene—the strongest known ...

2024-06-04T10:24:14+00:0026 January 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Mid-life physical activity associated with brain power

Losing just 6-7 mins daily to sedentary behaviour light intensity activity linked to poorer cognition The amount of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity every day is linked to mid-life brain power, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. This intensity level seems ...

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