Reduce Blood Pressure With Strength Training 2 or 3 Times Every Week
According to a study, moderate to vigorous intensity strength training practiced 2 or 3 times each week is an effective method for mitigating high blood pressure. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26583-3 Blood pressure reduction by way of aerobic exercise is well researched, but few studies have been performed on strength exercise’s effects...
Webcast to explain why free preventive care under the ACA is at risk
One of the most important requirements of the Affordable Care Act is that all Americans get free preventive services. This provision is significant in a health care system that regularly bills patients exorbitant amounts for many routine services designed to identify and prevent potentially significant health problem. The provision...
How We Did It: Partnering to spotlightthe toxic impact of pesticides on farmworkers
About Claudia Meléndez Salinas and Zaydee Sanchez Zaydee Sanchez is an independent documentary photographer based in Los Angeles. She focuses on homelessness, immigration and racial discrimination. Claudia Meléndez Salinas is an author, journalist, open water swimmer and a cat lover. She is based in Salinas, Ca. Claudia Meléndez Salinas ...
Mediterranean Diets Help Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Death
A comparative review of randomized studies of 7 popular dietary programs has found that low-fat and Mediterranean dietary programs reduce the chance of heart attack and death in individuals who have an increased cardiovascular disease risk. DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-072003 Dietary programs are diets that include or don’t include exercise or...
Harmful Effects of Unhealthy Sleep Could Be Reduced With Exercise
Too little or too much sleep is associated with a shorter lifespan, but research involving over 90,000 adults has revealed that some of the negative effects can be counteracted with physical activity. The study showed an increase in levels of physical activity diluted the mortality risks linked to insufficient...
Why the ‘Hawthone effect’ matterswhen covering medical studies
About Tara Haelle Tara Haelle (@TaraHaelle) is AHCJ’s medical studies core topic leader, guiding journalists through the jargon-filled shorthand of science and research and enabling them to translate the evidence into accurate information. Photo by Chase Clark via Unsplash Those familiar with basic principles in physics are likely aware of...
Increasing Physical Activity Helps to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
A study intended to support proof of causation has found that increasing levels of physical activity and reducing the time sitting could help to reduce the risk of breast cancer. DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105132 The Mendelian randomization study results were consistent for all stages and types of breast cancer, suggesting a...
Salt Substitutes Help to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack and Death – AHealthBlog
An analysis of previously published studies has found that substitutes for dietary salt reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death from cardiovascular disease and all causes. The benefits of these substitutes are likely applicable to individuals worldwide. DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321332 Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death...
Reporting series exposes the perils of Connecticut’s shift to in- home elder care
About Mary Chris Jaklevic Mary Chris Jaklevic is AHCJ’s topic leader for patient safety. She has been a contributor to HealthNewsReview.org, a project that aimed to improve health care journalism by critiquing the accuracy and balance of media messages about medical interventions, and was an AHCJ board member from...
Research Has Found That Reducing Frailty Helps Reduce Dementia Risk
According to a study, reducing frailty in older individuals can be an effective strategy for dementia prevention. The study showed that frailty was a significant dementia risk factor, even in individuals who have a high genetic dementia risk, and that it can be modified by adopting a healthy lifestyle....