Graphical Abstract. Credit: Function (2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae042 A new study in rats shows that lactate, a substance found in the muscles, initiates a cascade of actions in the muscles that helps blood vessels relax. The surprising results are published ahead of print in the journal Function. Lactate, also known as lactic acid, is a byproduct that comes from the process of...
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Could groin pain be a sports hernia?
A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a tear in the lower abdominal wall or the tendons that attach muscles to your pelvis. Although it can be found in a similar location to an inguinal hernia, typically, there is no bulge of the intestine protruding...
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Chiropractic associated with lower likelihood of tramadol prescription in adults with sciatica – physical medicine
by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has found that adults initially receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation for newly diagnosed radicular low back pain (sciatica) were significantly less likely to be prescribed tramadol over the following year compared to those receiving...
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Enhanced tai chi program found to improve cognition, executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
by American College of Physicians Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study of more than 300 older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns has found that cognitively enriched tai ji quan, also known as tai chi, was superior to standard tai ji quan or stretching for improving global cognition and reducing walking interference associated...
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Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric and neurological diseases are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite their shared neural origin, they have distinct underlying pathogenic entities and are classified separately in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). However, the degree to which they share an etiological basis and genetic influences is unclear. Psychiatric disorders have a neurobiological...
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Lack of sleep found to lessen cognitive benefits of physical activity
by University College London Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we get older, but this protective effect may be diminished for people who are not getting enough sleep, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at cognitive function over 10...
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Exercise may induce strokes for people with blocked arteries
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS IMAGE: CONTOURS OF OSCILLATORY SHEAR INDEX (OSI) ON HEALTHY, 30% STENOSIS, AND 50% STENOSIS CAROTID ARTERIES FOR THE NORMAL (67 BEATS PER MINUTE), MODERATE (100 BPM), AND HIGH EXERCISE (140 BPM) HEART RATES. CREDIT: KHAN ET AL. WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage...
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Suffering From Chronic Pain? Here’s How Exercising Can Help
Manya Singh Updated: June 13, 2023 2:58 pm IST Stretching is a great way to reduce chronic pain, especially pain in the back and neck Exercising has been found to be a very effective way of reducing chronic pain. Chronic pain is the type of pain that persists for more than three months. Chronic pain...
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Study suggests exercise may help counteract genetic risk of type 2 diabetes
by University of Sydney Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the medical condition. The University of Sydney-led study found higher levels of total physical activity, especially moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, had a strong association with...
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RCSI study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk
RCSI Tuesday, 18 April 2023: Information available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The study, published in Development and Psychopathology, examined data from almost 10,000 children in the United States, showing information about pregnancy and birth may help to...