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Gene interacts with stress, leads to heart disease in some people
A new genetic finding from Duke Medicine suggests that some people who are prone to hostility, anxiety and depression might also be hard-wired to gain weight when exposed to chronic stress, leading to diabetes and heart disease. An estimated 13 percent of people, all of whom are Caucasian, might carry the genetic susceptibility, and knowing […]
Disturbance in blood flow leads to epigenetic changes, atherosclerosis
Disturbed patterns of blood flow induce lasting epigenetic changes to genes in the cells that line blood vessels, and those changes contribute to atherosclerosis, researchers have found. The findings suggest why the protective effects of good blood flow patterns, which aerobic exercise promotes, can persist over time. An epigenetic change to DNA is a chemical […]
Pregnancy study for overweight women leads to fewer high birth weight babies
The world’s biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to pregnant women who are overweight or obese has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg (8.8 pounds) in weight. The LIMIT Study, led by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, involved […]
Ua Cancer Center Leads Healthy Lifestyle Study In Ovarian Cancer Progression-free Survival
Study to focus on overian cancer progression-free survival through healthy lifestyle choices Tuscon, Ariz (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is leading the first large nationwide study to determine how diet and physical activity together can improve the quality of life and prevent recurrence for women who are in clinical […]
Healthy Outlook Leads To A Healthy Lifestyle: Study
Public release date: 13-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail[1] | Share[2] ] Contact: Professor Cobb-Clarke d.cobb-clark@unimelb.edu.au 61-435-961-387 University of Melbourne[4] [3] Researchers from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research analysed data on the diet, exercise and personality type of more than 7000 people. The study found those who believe their life can be changed […]