Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid

Findings may justify considering its use in clinical practice, suggest researchers A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating indigestion symptoms, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based ...

2024-06-04T10:24:03+00:0012 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|

High intake of several emulsifier E numbers linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Findings have important public health implications, given their ubiquitous use in ultra-processed foods High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the ‘E numbers’ group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a ...

2024-06-04T10:24:04+00:007 September 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Poor lifestyle of over 60s linked to heightened risk of nursing home care

Unhealthy lifestyle particularly between ages of 60 and 64 associated with doubling in risk Over 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles are significantly more likely to require admission to a nursing home than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, suggest the findings of a large population study published online in the Journal ...

Smartphone app may help heavy and binge drinkers to drink less

University students given alcohol intervention app reported cutting down on their overall drinking and frequency of binge drinking Access to a smartphone alcohol intervention app helped university students to cut down their overall alcohol consumption and the number of days they drank heavily, suggests a study published in The BMJ today. Unhealthy ...

2024-06-04T10:24:06+00:0017 August 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Static isometric exercise, such as wall sits, best for lowering blood pressure

But squats, press-ups, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and ‘cardio’ also effective Review of current exercise guidelines for controlling blood pressure may now be warranted Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data ...

International expert panel revises management of concussion in sport

Latest Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport includes: -New and updated age appropriate tools to aid identification and management of condition -New versions of return to active sport and education strategies -Stronger evidence for benefits of light intensity exercise within first 48 hours to aid recovery -New targeted approach to ...

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