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.
Commentary. Smoking as a risk factor for death by suicide has been a controversial area of inquiry. Over the last 20 years, there has been an expanding body of literature demonstrating that smokers have an increased risk of death by suicide. In this editorial, we highlight some of the key studies providing support for the relationship between smoking and suicide.
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Dog ownership has been suggested to encourage physical activity in older adults and may enhance resilience to poor environmental conditions. This study investigates the role of dog ownership and walking as a means of supporting the maintenance of physical activity in older adults during periods of inclement weather.
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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.
The high prevalence of obesity is an enormous medical, social and economic burden. Central obesity, where there is excess fat around the abdomen, is accompanied by metabolic inflammation. This metabolic syndrome is associated with many problems, including raised blood lipids, decreased insulin sensitivity, hyperglycaemia and hypertension.
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The Wellbeing in Special Education Questionnaire was developed to assess subjective wellbeing in young persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as this perspective is rarely included in research. The present study explored how ID/DD and gender are related to self-reported wellbeing among adolescents. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.
To propose a hierarchy of methodological criteria to consider when determining whether a study provides sufficient information to answer the question of whether e-cigarettes can facilitate cigarette smoking cessation or reduction. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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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Bullying and violence in the workplace increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, possibly due to changes caused by stress hormones or because they trigger comfort eating, researchers say.
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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.
An introduction session for volunteers looking to help lonely people in the Stafford Borough community is being held in February.
Volunteer ‘Community Connectors’ will provide information on a range of services, groups and activities that are available within the area.