In a nutshell This study investigated whether salt intake contributes to nocturia (excessive urination at night). Researchers suggested that salt intake is associated with nocturia in elderly men. Some background Among the elderly, the occurrence of nocturia is common. In men aged 70 years or older, one or more nocturia events are present in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if an intensive lifestyle treatment (ILT) improves stage I hypertension. They found that ILT improved blood pressure (BP) control and arterial stiffness (AS). Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common condition. Hypertension with no obvious causes is called essential...
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In a nutshell This study examined if an intensive diet and exercise plan could reduce blood glucose levels and body weight of patients with early type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that an intensive lifestyle change significantly reduced the number of patients with T2D and patients’ body weight. Some background The high blood...
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In a nutshell This study examined which controlled blood glucose levels better in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) partaking in exercise – insulin pumps or a combination of insulin pumps and long-acting injections. The authors found that the combination was more effective for these patients. Some background Exercise has numerous...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of sleep quality and duration on stroke risk in Chinese patients. Researchers suggested that impaired sleep is associated with a risk of stroke in these patients. Some background Stroke is a severe condition that affects millions of people worldwide. A stroke consists of a decrease in blood flow to the...
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In a nutshell This study examined if high air pollution reduced the effectiveness of exercise for patients with heart disease. The authors found that moderate to intense exercise reduced patients’ risks of heart disease and strokes regardless of air pollution. Some background Exercise is one way that patients can reduce their risks of heart...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of physical activity (PA) and long-term fatigue (tiredness) in patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that PA after the diagnosis is associated with less tiredness in these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second in women...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of diet on nocturia (waking up at night to urinate) severity. Some background Nocturia is among the most common and bothersome urinary symptoms. It increases with age and is associated with mortality due to its effects on sleep and daytime activity. It also increases the risk of falls and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if practicing Tai Chi reduces the risk of a heart attack. They found that Tai Chi improved heart health compared to no exercise. Some background Myocardial infarction (MI) is the medical term for a heart attack. MI is a leading cause of death worldwide. Preventing MI is very important. This is even more...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study evaluated the effects of an antioxidant-rich diet in treatment outcomes during chemotherapy in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The main finding was that the intake of antioxidant-rich food alone reduced the risk of infections during treatment in such patients. Some background Several...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if smoking in the father before conception is associated with birth defects (BD) in the child. They found that smoking in the father may be associated with BDs including heart disease. Some background Smoking is a known cause of birth defects (BDs). Women that smoke during pregnancy are more likely...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed dietary approaches to lower blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that several diets including low-sodium, high-fiber, DASH, low-protein, and vegan were effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with T2D. Some background Patients with T2D have higher average blood pressure and are at...
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