People who have a healthier diet throughout their adult lives are more likely to be stronger and fitter in older age, a study shows.
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Six NHS organisations in the East Midlands are running a unique clinical supervision programme to encourage nurses to self-care
A project helping newly qualified nurses to build up resilience and cope with stress is proving successful.
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Based on the limited results presented in this study, there's currently no evidence that taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs can prevent Alzheimer's disease.
The study provides evidence to back current recommendations that people at risk of heart disease benefit from taking statins.
But it doesn't provide evidence that younger people should take them (as some papers reported) as everyone in the study was over the age of 45.
The study found the dietary changes were equally good at reducing symptoms as PPIs. This suggests dietary changes could be a first option to try for reflux symptoms, which may avoid the need for some people to take PPIs.
However, drug-free treatment may not be suitable for everyone (for example people whose symptoms are linked with stomach irritation or ulcers). Also, completely changing your diet can be complex and nutritional guidance may be needed.
Over the past couple of days, the national media has reported on Public Health England’s (PHE) upcoming campaign on calories. Much of the coverage suggests PHE is changing the guidelines on how many calories people should consume in a day. This is incorrect. Below are the facts about calorie guidelines and the campaign.
People living within a kilometre of physical activity facilities, such as gyms, swimming pools and playing fields have smaller waists, lower body mass index (BMI) and lower body fat percentages than those with no nearby exercise facilities, researchers say.
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The main drawback of this review is the lack of information on the research methods. It cannot therefore be considered to be a systematic review as it's not possible to say that all evidence both for and against folic acid supplementation has been comprehensively reviewed. As such this review has to be considered largely the interpretation and opinion of the authors.
This large study demonstrates that differences between men and women in the quantity and distribution of body fat not only lead to differences in body shape between women and men, but also may have implications for the risk of having a heart attack in later life.
But there are limitations.
Book Review. This journal-style workbook counters the plethora of weight loss books which dictate specific food regimens while failing to consider the subconscious behaviour patterns that influence our ability to eat less and move more. It is broken down into four sections, starting with the knowledge to beat obesity, then preparing to beat obesity, beating obesity and beyond obesity.
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The importance of staying active in older age is becoming increasingly clear, but many older people find it difficult to meet targets set for the wider population.
This study provides useful information about physical activity levels in a group of older men in the UK and how activity may be linked to length of life.
This study does not tell us anything about whether low testosterone might cause general health problems or whether having a chronic health problem affects testosterone. If there is a direct link between the two, the reason for this is unclear. It might even be that something else is having a negative effect on both testosterone and other health problems.
The reviews generally support our understanding that adequate nutrition through a balanced diet, and avoiding unhealthy behaviour like smoking, is the best preparation for pregnancy. Waiting until pregnancy to address a poor diet, while still beneficial, is too late to benefit fully.
The review estimated that most younger women in the UK are "not nutritionally prepared for pregnancy".
Don't assume men are off the hook, either. In a related review, the researchers discussed how obesity in men can also adversely affect a child's development.
If you are a night owl, there's no need to panic about the study. The usual rules about a healthy lifestyle – including getting sufficient sleep, at whatever time you choose to get it – still apply.
There are plausible mechanisms whereby leisure time physical activity may protect against low back pain (LBP) but there have been no quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the subject. This review aims to assess the effect of leisure time physical activity on non-specific LBP. Free article
The news is based on research that actually found multiple factors increased the likelihood of both men and women reporting a lack of interest in sex.
The findings come from interviews with more than 10,000 men and women in the UK about their sex lives.
Lack of interest in sex was associated with being in poor health, being in longer relationships (for women), and living with your partner – and varied with age.