Better Eating Habits Help Soldiers Get Stronger and Fitter
Researchers studied 483 active-duty Army soldiers to see if eating healthier foods would help them perform better in fitness tests. They found that soldiers …
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Getting Fit Before Surgery Helps Elderly Patients Walk Better
Researchers looked at whether preparing for colorectal surgery with exercise, nutrition, and mental health support helps elderly patients recover better. They …
Read MoreWhy Truck Drivers Face Higher Health Risks and What Can Help
Researchers studied 197 long-haul truck drivers in Canada to understand why they have higher rates of excess body fat and lower fitness levels. The study found …
Read MoreExercise Helps HIV Patients' Brains and Gut Health
Researchers studied how exercise affects people living with HIV, focusing on brain health and gut bacteria. They had 62 people with HIV do either regular …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Fitness Help Kids' Hearts Stay Strong
Researchers studied 1,389 children in China to understand how eating well affects heart and metabolic health. They found that kids who ate healthier diets had …
Read MoreEating Alone May Weaken Muscles in Older Adults
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers studied 237 older adults living in their communities to understand how eating habits affect muscle strength and …
Read MoreCustom Pre-Surgery Training Works Better Than One-Size-Fits-All
Researchers tested whether personalized coaching before major surgery helps patients recover better than standard written programs. Fifty-eight patients either …
Read MoreExercise Plus Better Eating May Help Kidney Disease Patients
Researchers looked at studies combining exercise and healthy eating for people with kidney disease who aren't on dialysis yet. They found that combining both …
Read MoreGetting Kids Ready Before Blood Cell Transplants: Does It Help?
Doctors are exploring whether preparing children's bodies before blood cell transplants can help them recover better. This review looked at nine studies about …
Read MoreKidney Transplant Patients Want Help Setting Goals for Better Health
Researchers asked 18 kidney transplant patients in Australia what kinds of goals would help them stay healthy after their surgery. The patients said their top …
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