Specific Environmental Factors Tied to Mortality Risk
Several environmental factors demonstrate associations with mortality when adjusting for individual risk factors.
Lifestyle
Aerobic and Inspiratory Muscle Training for Children With Down Syndrome
Does adding inspiratory muscle training to aerobic fitness training make a measurable difference in children with Down syndrome?
Exercise May Boost Immune Response to Flu Vaccine
Physical activity and acute exercise offer some benefit for influenza vaccination response, according to a review published online.
Unintended Weight Loss in Outpatients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A Danish study of outpatients with COPD explored the prevalence and consequences of unintended weight loss.
Review: Power Training, Strength Training Compared for Older Adults
For older adults, power training is associated with a modest improvement in physical function compared with traditional strength training.
Rotating Night Shifts May Hamper Healthy Aging
Rotating night shift work is associated with a decreased probability of healthy aging among U.S. female nurses.
ACC: Use of Salt Substitute to Prevent Stroke Is Cost-Saving
Among individuals with prior stroke or uncontrolled high blood pressure, replacing regular salt with salt substitute is a cost-saving intervention for reducing the risk for stroke.
Over 10% of Children Live in Households With Food Insecurity
In 2019 to 2020, 10.8 percent of children lived in households that experienced food insecurity, according to a February data brief.
Model Predicts Impact of Food Choices on Life Expectancy
Young adults who are willing to ditch the typical Western diet may gain a decade or more in life expectancy.
Diet and Chronic Inflammation: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Patients with chronic inflammation often need to make significant lifestyle changes, as it can put them at risk for heart disease and cancer if left untreated. What are some foods with anti-inflammatory properties that health care professionals can recommend, and what are some inflammatory foods that should be avoided?
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