In a nutshell This study investigated if water-based exercise (WBE) improved exercise capacities (ECs) in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). They found that anaerobic exercise capacity (AnEC) was improved in patients with JIA. Some background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a condition that affects children under the age of...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of a plant-based vegan meal versus a meat and cheese meal on gut hormones and satiety in healthy, obese, and med with type 2 diabetes. The main finding of the study is that there is an increase in gut hormones and satiety after a plant-based meal compared to a meat and cheese meal in these...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if vitamin D levels are associated with angina. They found that low vitamin D deficiency (VitD) was associated with angina. Some background Coronary artery disease (CAD) describes a number of conditions that affect the heart and circulation. In CAD, patients experience reduced blood flow to the heart. One...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of physical activity on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study found that reduced exercise is associated with an increased risk of LUTS. Some background People diagnosed with BPH (non-cancerous overgrowth of the prostate) often...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of lifestyle factors (LFs) on Parkinson's disease (PD). This study found that LFs can influence PD progression and mortality. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the nerve cells in the brain that produce a substance called dopamine. This results in symptoms...
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In a nutshell This study examined if nut consumption can improve sperm quality in healthy reproductive-aged men. This study concluded that nut consumption can improve sperm quality in these men. Some background Sperm quality has decreased in many developed countries. This is thought to be due to pollution, lifestyle factors such as smoking, and...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to see if fiber supplements could have beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetes. The main finding of the study was that fiber supplements improved blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Some background In T2D, the body becomes insulin resistant. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood glucose....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if an intense aerobic exercise of the legs while doing repetitive tasks with the arms could improve the quality of life of patients after a stroke. The study found that this exercise may improve the quality of life of these patients. Some background The aim of rehabilitation after stroke is to improve...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effects of lifestyle factors in couples undergoing fertility treatment. They found that alcohol consumption and smoking are associated with poorer fertility outcomes. Some background Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to treat infertility. Since ART was first developed, the birth rate has...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of home-based physical exercise (PE) on the quality of life of patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this program may improve the mental health and quality of life of these patients. Some background Early diagnosis and new therapies have improved the survival rates of patients...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between physical activity and the progression of symptoms in early Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that physical activity is associated with less disease progression. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells. Symptoms can go from muscle rigidity and...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to see if the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) could reduce the risk of stroke. The main finding of the study was that adherence to the DASH decreased the risk of stroke. Some background The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was developed in 1997. It consists of 8 components: high...
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