How Exercise and Healthy Eating Help Cancer Patients' Gut Health
Researchers looked at 51 studies to understand how exercise, diet, and other factors affect the helpful bacteria in cancer patients' stomachs. They found that …
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More Trees Near Your Home May Help Reduce Stress
Researchers looked at data from over 40,000 American adults to see if having more trees in their neighborhood was connected to lower stress levels. They found …
Read MoreGetting Fit Helps Your Body Handle Stress Better
A large study of over 4,000 Swedish adults found that people who are physically fit handle stress much better than those who aren't. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreHow One Community Lost 160,000 Pounds Together
A health organization in Maryland challenged their community to lose 1 million pounds by 2030 to fight obesity and bring people together. Starting in 2020, the …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise May Help Fight Depression and Anxiety
Researchers studied 182 adults who were experiencing emotional stress to see if following healthy lifestyle guidelines could improve their mental health. They …
Read MoreHow Staying Active and Happy Can Help You Live Longer After 80
Researchers studied over 30,000 Chinese people aged 80 and older for 20 years to understand what helps them live longer. They found that people who didn't …
Read MoreYour Genes and Lifestyle Both Shape How Well You Age
Scientists studied over 13,000 Canadian adults to understand what helps people stay physically and mentally sharp as they get older. They found that your …
Read MoreExercise Helps Kids With Learning Disabilities Move More
Researchers looked at five different studies testing whether exercise programs could help children and teenagers with intellectual disabilities become more …
Read MoreWhy Your Emotions and Stress Affect How Much You Eat
Researchers studied 1,500 adults to understand how our emotions, stress levels, and daily habits affect eating patterns and body weight. They found that people …
Read MoreHow Ramadan Fasting Changes Women's Bodies and Sleep
Researchers followed female college students during Ramadan, a month-long religious fasting period, to see how it affected their eating habits, body shape, …
Read MoreWhy Italian Teens Are Ditching the Mediterranean Diet
Researchers looked at 15 studies about whether Italian teenagers aged 10-14 are eating the Mediterranean diet—a healthy eating style with lots of vegetables, …
Read MoreWalking Football Keeps Older Adults Healthy and Active
Researchers studied 32 adults over age 50 who played walking football twice a week for 9 months to see how it affected their health. Walking football is a …
Read MoreHow Helping Cancer Survivors Stay Active and Healthy Works Better Together
After cancer treatment, many survivors struggle to maintain healthy habits like exercise, eating well, and limiting alcohol—even though these habits are …
Read MoreWhy Chimpanzees Don't Get Inflamed as They Age
Scientists discovered something surprising: chimpanzees living in natural conditions don't show the same aging-related inflammation that humans do. Researchers …
Read MoreCan a Website Help Kids with Weight Problems? New Study Shows Promise
Researchers tested a new online program called Dynamo Kids to help families with children who struggle with weight. The program was offered at a safety-net …
Read MoreWhat Makes People Happy With Food After Weight Loss Surgery
After weight loss surgery, how satisfied people feel about eating depends more on their confidence and exercise habits than on how much time has passed since …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Kids Lose Weight and Body Fat
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving 1,539 children and teens to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil) …
Read MoreHow Your Neighborhood Shapes What You Eat and How Active You Are
Researchers in Accra, Ghana studied how the design of neighborhoods—like whether there are parks, sidewalks, and grocery stores nearby—affects what people eat …
Read MoreYour Diet and Lifestyle Habits May Affect Your Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Researchers followed nearly 5,000 American adults for 12 years to see how inflammatory foods and sedentary lifestyles affected their health. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Some Middle-Aged Adults Don't Know They Have Diabetes
Researchers studied 200 adults between ages 35-45 to understand why some people have type 2 diabetes without knowing it. They found that about 1 in 7 people in …
Read MoreGetting Families Involved Helps Kids Eat Better and Move More
Researchers in China tested whether a special program could help families support their children in developing healthier eating and exercise habits. They …
Read MoreYour Sleep Schedule Affects What You Eat and Drink
Researchers studied 935 young adults to understand how their natural sleep patterns and exercise habits influence what they eat and drink. They found that …
Read MoreMoving More and Sitting Less Helps People With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
A new study looked at thousands of American adults with high blood pressure to see how exercise and sitting time affected how long they lived. Researchers …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers in Gaza studied 112 women with breast cancer and 222 healthy women to understand how lifestyle choices affect cancer risk. They found that women …
Read MoreWhat People With Knee Pain Really Think About Exercise and Supplements
Researchers talked to 16 older adults with knee osteoarthritis who tried a 12-week program combining exercise classes with dietary supplements. Through focus …
Read MoreFactory Workers Face Higher Heart Disease Risk Than Office Staff
Researchers studied over 56,000 Spanish workers to understand why some people have unhealthy cholesterol patterns that increase heart disease risk. They found …
Read MoreGardening Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Feel More Energetic
Researchers wanted to see if gardening and farming activities could help older adults with type 2 diabetes feel better and eat healthier. Nine people over 65 …
Read MoreMediterranean Lifestyle May Help Protect Your Eyes as You Age
Researchers followed over 113,000 people from the UK for more than 10 years to see if following a Mediterranean lifestyle could help prevent common eye …
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy Can Help Prevent Gestational Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 104 studies involving nearly 36,000 pregnant women to see if lifestyle changes could prevent gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that …
Read MoreWhat Centenarians Teach Us About Living Longer and Healthier
Researchers looked at what people who live to 100 years old have in common to understand the secrets of a long, healthy life. They found that centenarians …
Read MoreCan Exercise Before Pregnancy Help Prevent Childhood Obesity?
Researchers reviewed 41 studies to understand whether parents who exercise before getting pregnant have healthier children. While exercise before pregnancy …
Read MoreWhy Some Women Exercise Less: Money and Gender Matter
Researchers in Spain studied 1,425 adults to understand why some people exercise less and eat less healthily than others. They found that being a woman AND …
Read MoreOver Half of Women in Nepal Are Overweight or Obese
Researchers in Nepal studied 318 women aged 15-49 to understand how many were overweight or obese and what factors contributed to this problem. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin D and Exercise: A Powerful Combo for Strong Muscles
A new review explores how vitamin D and physical activity work together to keep your muscles strong and healthy. Researchers found that both vitamin D and …
Read MoreHow Danish Health Habits Changed Over 36 Years
Researchers in Denmark tracked how people's health habits changed from 1987 to 2023 by surveying thousands of adults over nearly four decades. They found some …
Read MoreTeaching Older Adults Healthy Habits Really Works
Researchers wanted to know if teaching older adults about healthy living could actually change their behavior. They worked with 118 seniors in Iran, giving …
Read MoreWhy Exercise Helps Doctors and Nurses Feel Better at Work
Researchers studied 353 healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia to understand how diet, exercise, and weight affect how happy and healthy they feel. They found that …
Read MoreWhy People With Severe Obesity Eat Differently Than Others
Researchers studied 1,366 adults at an obesity clinic in Italy to understand how eating habits and exercise change as weight increases. They found that people …
Read MoreCan Your Phone Detect Depression? New Study Says Maybe
Researchers tested whether smartphone sensors could help detect depression in college students. They studied 12 Chinese university students and used their …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Sleep, and Food Help Your Mental Health
The World Psychiatric Association released a major plan for 2023-2026 focused on helping people's mental health through simple lifestyle changes. The plan …
Read MoreSleep, Exercise, and Healthy Eating: Your Secret to Feeling Better
Researchers studied over 2,000 young adults to understand what makes people feel happier and more satisfied with life. They looked at three main habits: how …
Read MoreGood Food and Exercise Can Protect Your Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers studied over 60,000 Americans to understand how healthy eating and exercise affect liver health in people who drink alcohol. They tracked …
Read MoreHow Lifestyle Choices Affect Breast Cancer Risk Worldwide
Researchers studied how everyday habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, diet, and exercise affect breast cancer rates around the world from 1990 to 2021. They …
Read MoreWhy Some School Health Programs Last While Others Fade Away
Researchers asked school principals across Australia about their physical activity and nutrition programs to understand what makes these programs stick around …
Read MoreWhy Young Adults in China Are Having More Strokes
Researchers studied stroke cases in young adults (ages 20-54) across China and the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that lifestyle choices like smoking, …
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Changes Help Latino Adults Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers in Ecuador tested whether a 10-session program based on proven diabetes prevention methods could help Latino adults lower their blood sugar levels. …
Read MoreBiking and Brisk Walking May Help Prevent Allergies
Researchers used genetic data to study whether different types of physical activity could help prevent allergic rhinitis (hay fever and similar allergies). …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements Don't Help MS Symptoms, New Study Shows
Researchers tested whether omega-3 fish oil supplements could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel less tired, move more easily, and reduce …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet and Exercise May Help Reduce Eczema Severity
Researchers studied 124 people with moderate-to-severe eczema to see if eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising could help reduce their symptoms. The …
Read MoreWhat Your Genes Reveal About MS Risk: Diet, Weight, and Exercise
Researchers used a special genetic analysis method to study whether diet, sleep, weight, and exercise actually cause multiple sclerosis (MS) or just happen …
Read MoreExercise Plus Healthy Eating Reduces Body Inflammation in Kids
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to understand how exercise combined with healthy eating affects inflammation in overweight and obese children and …
Read MoreWhy Some College Students Struggle to Focus: A Palestinian Study
Researchers at a Palestinian university wanted to understand how many college students have trouble focusing and staying still—symptoms of ADHD. They surveyed …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Help Older Adults with Diabetes Keep Muscle
Researchers studied 65 older Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes to understand why some lose muscle mass (a condition called sarcopenia) while others don't. …
Read MoreWhy Too Much Screen Time Leads to Unhealthy Eating in Teens
Researchers studied 400 Turkish high school students to understand how spending too much time on phones and computers affects their eating habits and exercise. …
Read MoreQuick Exercise Bursts Throughout the Day Work Better Than You Think
A major review of 162 studies involving researchers from 11 countries found that taking short exercise breaks (10 minutes or less) several times a day is an …
Read MoreLoneliness and Inactivity Linked to Insulin Problems in Workers
Researchers studied over 117,000 Spanish workers to understand what causes insulin resistance—a condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly, …
Read MoreCan Exercise Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat, with only about 1 in 10 patients surviving five years after diagnosis. Researchers looked at 17 …
Read More6 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Protect Women's Hearts
A new review shows that six key lifestyle habits—exercise, healthy eating, good sleep, stress management, strong relationships, and avoiding harmful …
Read MoreDo Sports Supplements Really Make Athletes Feel Better?
Researchers surveyed 537 active people and athletes about their supplement use and overall quality of life. Nearly half reported taking at least one …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Not Affect Eye Health in Non-Diabetics
Researchers looked at data from over 4,000 American adults to see if low vitamin D was connected to eye problems that happen without diabetes. They found that …
Read MoreExercise May Protect Diabetic Hearts by Reducing Harmful Inflammation
Researchers discovered that exercise helps protect the hearts of people with diabetes by stopping a harmful process called cell death. Using mouse studies, …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Kids Stay Healthy and Active?
Childhood obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids worldwide, and researchers think smartphone apps could help families make healthier choices about food and …
Read MoreCan Student Leaders Help Make Schools Healthier?
Researchers are testing a new program called Strong Teens for Healthy Schools that gives middle school students the power to make their schools healthier …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Both Fight High Blood Pressure—But Separately
Researchers studied over 18,000 American adults to understand how exercise and sleep problems affect blood pressure. They found that people with sleep …
Read MoreCan Phone Apps Help Kids Eat Better and Move More?
Researchers looked at 53 different studies from around the world to see if using phones, apps, and text messages could help people eat healthier and exercise …
Read MoreMost Rural Kids Don't Meet Daily Activity Guidelines
Researchers in Australia studied how much time rural and regional children spend exercising, moving around, sitting down, and sleeping. They tracked 1,264 …
Read MoreHow Manual Therapists Stayed Healthy During COVID-19
Researchers in Sweden tracked 816 massage therapists and other hands-on healthcare workers for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic to see how the crisis …
Read MoreExercise + Brain Games Help Older Adults Keep Their Memory Sharp
Scientists reviewed 57 major studies to find the best ways to help older adults with mild memory problems stay sharp and healthy. They discovered that …
Read MoreExercise Protects Your Kidneys, New Study Shows
Researchers looked at health information from over 10,000 Americans to understand how exercise affects kidney disease. They found that people who exercised …
Read MoreOnline Weight Loss Program Helps Kids in Low-Income Families
Researchers tested a new online program called JOIN for ME designed to help kids ages 6-12 who are overweight. The program worked with families from low-income …
Read MoreNew Online Program Helps People With Obesity Move More
Researchers tested a new online program called Confident Moves that helps adults with obesity become more physically active. The program was designed to boost …
Read MoreWhat Helps People Stick to Healthy Eating? A Turkish Study
Researchers in Turkey wanted to understand what helps adults successfully manage their weight and eat healthier. They looked at four main things: how confident …
Read MoreCan Digital Apps Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that often makes people feel very sick during treatment. Researchers are testing whether using a smartphone app and …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Screen Time, and Supplements Together Affect Weight
Researchers looked at how different combinations of exercise habits, time spent sitting, and supplement use affect obesity in adults. Using data from over …
Read MoreHome Program Didn't Help Kids Lose Weight, Study Finds
Researchers tested whether a 6-month home-based program could help prevent weight gain in young children and their parents. The program focused on healthy …
Read MoreHow Lifestyle Changes Can Stop Prediabetes From Becoming Diabetes
Researchers followed over 700 adults in Italy for four years to see what happens to people with prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal …
Read MoreEven Small Exercise Habits Help People With Type 2 Diabetes
A large study of over 119,000 Americans with type 2 diabetes found that people don't need to be perfect with exercise and healthy eating to feel better and …
Read MoreHow Moving During the Day Affects Blood Sugar at Night in Pregnancy
Researchers wanted to understand how daytime exercise affects nighttime blood sugar levels in pregnant people with high blood sugar. They had 13 pregnant women …
Read MoreHow Doctors and Nurses Can Eat Better and Move More
Healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often eat unhealthy processed foods because of long shifts, stress, and limited access to fresh food at work. …
Read MoreSchool Program Helps Kids Stay Healthy Weight in China Study
Researchers in China tested a new program to help kids maintain healthy weights by involving schools, families, and doctors working together. The study …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition and Movement Help Stroke Survivors Keep Sharp Minds
After a stroke, older adults who eat well and stay active tend to keep their thinking skills sharper over time. Researchers followed 284 stroke patients for …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Healthy Eating Help Kids with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children and teenagers, but we don't know enough about how lifestyle changes can help them manage it. Researchers …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise: Different Benefits for People With and Without Diabetes
A large study of over 20,000 people looked at how diet quality and physical activity affect how long people live. The researchers found something interesting: …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Brain Health in People with Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that regular exercise can improve brain function and blood flow in people with fatty liver disease caused by obesity and metabolism problems. …
Read MoreCan Mediterranean Diet Stop Kids From Getting Overweight?
Researchers are testing whether teaching young children about Mediterranean eating habits and getting them to exercise more can prevent obesity. The study, …
Read MoreWhy Exercise Helps Medical Students Worry Less About Health
Medical students are learning about diseases all day, which can make them worry too much about their own health. Researchers studied 2,283 Chinese medical …
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Your Stroke Risk in Half
Researchers in China studied over 2,000 adults aged 40 and older to understand which daily habits protect against stroke. They found that eating plenty of …
Read MoreWhy Social Support Matters More for Some Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers studied 341 breast cancer survivors to understand what helps them stay physically active after treatment. They found that having support from …
Read MoreCan Short Activity Breaks During Evening TV Time Improve Your Health?
Sitting for long periods, especially in the evening, can harm your heart and blood sugar levels. Researchers are testing whether taking short 2-3 minute …
Read MoreExercise Helps Kids With Digestive Problems Build Muscle and Feel Better
Children with intestinal failure—a serious digestive condition—often struggle with weak muscles and low confidence. Researchers tested whether a 12-week …
Read MoreWhy Teens in Developing Countries Are Getting Heavier: What Scientists Found
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving about 46,000 teenagers in low- and middle-income countries to understand why obesity is becoming more common. They …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet + Exercise Works Better Together for Heart Health
Researchers tested whether eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising together work better than doing either one alone. Two hundred people with belly fat and …
Read MoreDiet and Exercise May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Researchers in Kuwait studied 152 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and 279 people without it to understand how food and lifestyle choices affect MS risk. …
Read MoreHow College Changes Your Health: A 3-Year Student Study
Researchers in Iran are tracking how university life affects students' health over three years. They're looking at eating habits, sleep, smoking, stress, …
Read MoreEating Better and Moving More Together Works Best for Weight
Researchers followed over 7,000 adults for about 7 years to see how changes in eating habits and exercise affected their body weight and fat. They found that …
Read MoreWatching Your Blood Sugar + Exercise Tracker Helps Diabetes Control
Researchers tested whether adding an exercise tracker to a continuous glucose monitor would help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. …
Read MoreColorectal Cancer is Growing Fast: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at colorectal cancer cases around the world from 1990 to 2021 and found that the disease is becoming more common, especially in China and …
Read MoreActive Women Had Healthier Eating Habits Before Breast Cancer
Researchers studied 108 women with breast cancer to see if their exercise habits before diagnosis were connected to their eating and health choices. They split …
Read MoreMoving More Can Help People With Lung Disease Live Longer
A large study of over 17,000 American adults found that people with chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD who exercise regularly have a better chance of …
Read More6 Simple Techniques Help Breast Cancer Survivors Stay Healthy
Researchers looked at dozens of studies about helping women with breast cancer eat better, exercise more, and reach a healthy weight. They found that six …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Weight Affect Your Caffeine Habits and Eating Choices
Researchers in Turkey studied 509 adults to understand how body weight, exercise habits, and caffeine use are connected. They found that people who exercise …
Read MoreHow Your Diet and Exercise Can Help Prevent and Fight Cancer
A major review of recent research shows that simple lifestyle choices can significantly reduce your cancer risk and help you recover better if you get cancer. …
Read MoreKids' Weight Stayed About the Same During COVID, But Exercise Still Matters
Researchers looked at how kids' weights changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using data from thousands of American children ages 2 to 19. They found …
Read MoreHow Money, Exercise, and Food Affect Your Happiness
A new study looked at how family wealth influences mental health and happiness. Researchers discovered that the connection isn't direct—instead, wealthier …
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Lockdowns Changed Moms' Sleep, Exercise, and Eating Habits
When COVID-19 forced people to stay home in Brazil, researchers wanted to understand how it affected mothers' daily habits. They studied over 1,000 pregnant …
Read MoreEating Well and Exercise Keep Your Grip Strong as You Age
Researchers followed over 2,600 Korean adults for 8 years to see how their eating habits and exercise routines affected their hand grip strength. They found …
Read MoreWhat's Around Your School Affects Your Health Choices
Researchers visited six public schools in the Philippines to understand how the food and exercise options around schools influence what students eat and how …
Read MoreSimple Habits Can Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Older Adults
Researchers studied over 17,000 older adults in China who have high blood pressure to see if healthy habits could protect them from stroke. They found that …
Read MoreBoys and Girls Eat Differently: What a School Health Program Found
Researchers studied how 1,037 Italian students aged 8-14 eat and exercise, and whether a school nutrition program called MaestraNatura could help them make …
Read MoreCan Farm-Centered Neighborhoods Make You Healthier?
Researchers are studying a new type of neighborhood built around working farms called "agrihoods" to see if living near fresh food and outdoor spaces helps …
Read MoreUnderstanding Health Knowledge Helps You Eat Better
A new study of over 2,300 Chinese adults discovered that people who understand health information better tend to eat more healthily. The research found two …
Read MoreBelieving in Yourself Helps Immigrants Stay Healthy
Researchers studied 450 Hispanic/Latinx and Somali immigrants in Minnesota to understand how confidence affects healthy choices. They found that people who …
Read MoreWhat Middle-Aged Latinos Know About Keeping Their Brains Healthy
Researchers talked to 30 Latino adults about what they think keeps their brains healthy as they get older. Most people knew that exercise and eating well are …
Read MoreExercise and Healthy Eating Help Older Women Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers studied 334 older women with high blood pressure to understand how exercise and diet affect their health. They found that women who were more …
Read MoreIn-Person Classes Help Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Eat More Vegetables
Researchers tested a health program called "¡Mi Vida Saludable!" designed specifically for Latina women who had breast cancer. The program offered in-person …
Read MoreWhy It's Hard to Study Programs That Help People Change Their Habits
Scientists who study programs designed to help people exercise more, eat better, or sit less face real challenges when trying to figure out what actually …
Read MoreCan Group Food Classes Help Adults Lose Weight?
Researchers are testing a new program called Energy2MOB that combines food education classes with physical activity to help adults with obesity lose weight. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Programs for Young Kids: Do They Really Work Long-Term?
Researchers looked at 34 studies involving nearly 7,000 children under 10 who were overweight. They wanted to see if programs that combine healthy eating, …
Read MoreSchools Can Help Kids Move More When Families Get Involved
Researchers looked at 9 studies from Latin American countries to see how schools can help kids be more active. They found that programs work best when they …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A large Spanish study followed nearly 5,000 adults with metabolic syndrome for 6 years to see if combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and …
Read MoreSitting Too Much Hurts Your Bones, But Moving More Helps at Any Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to understand how sitting and moving affect bone health throughout life. They found that spending too much time sitting …
Read MoreMost Kids Don't Follow Daily Movement Rules That Keep Them Healthy
Scientists looked at research from around the world to see how well kids aged 5-17 follow daily movement guidelines. These guidelines include getting enough …
Read MoreKids Got More Heart Problems During COVID Due to Less Activity
A new study found that twice as many children were diagnosed with POTS (a condition that makes your heart race when you stand up) during COVID compared to …
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