“Cardio” exercise linked to much lower risk of flu or pneumonia death

Effects seen even at less than recommended weekly amount, but there may be level above which these plateau Regular aerobic exercise, popularly known as “cardio,” is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from flu or pneumonia, even at weekly levels below those recommended, finds US research published online ...

Sports medicine must up its game to break cycle of gender bias, urge doctors

Dearth of women in all roles hindering advancement of specialty and ‘normalising’ inequity  Sports and exercise medicine must up its game to break the cycle of gender bias in the specialty, urge an international group of doctors in an editorial in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. ...

Swapping sugary drinks for coffee, tea or water linked to fewer deaths in adults with diabetes

Findings highlight role of healthy beverage choices to manage risk, say researchers  For adults with type 2 diabetes, replacing sugary drinks with coffee, tea, or plain water is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes, finds research published by The BMJ. A greater ...

2024-06-04T10:24:09+00:0024 April 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Limit added sugar to six teaspoons a day to improve health, urge experts

Evidence review finds harmful links between excess sugar intake and 45 outcomes including diabetes, depression, obesity and heart disease Experts recommend reducing consumption of added (“free”) sugars to around six teaspoons a day and limiting sugar-sweetened drinks to less than one serving a week after a comprehensive evidence review published ...

2024-06-04T10:24:10+00:006 April 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

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|

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 ...

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