It is well-established that dietary intake is a critical factor in cancer survivorship, but less is known about the eating habits of those who have been previously diagnosed with cancer and how actual eating habits may be consistent or inconsistent with patients’ perceptions of those habits. To get at this issue, researchers have now … [Read more...]
Differences Revealed in Actual and Perceived Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors
Protecting the Psychological Health of Nurses During Pandemics
As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise, the research community is beginning to focus some attention on the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers who cared for patients on the frontlines. Given that previous pandemics have led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other forms of anxiety and depression, there … [Read more...]
New Information on the Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19
While most of the symptomatic focus of COVID-19 has been on the respiratory effects of the virus, other manifestations of the disease are beginning to come to light as more data are collected and people who were previously infected with COVID-19 survive their infection and continue to be monitored. A new review in JAMA Neurology provides … [Read more...]
What Blood Pressure During Exercise Tells Us About Heart Disease
High blood pressure – or hypertension - is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other health challenges. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has revealed a way that we can use blood pressure measurements associated with exercise to predict the likelihood of developing cardiovascular … [Read more...]
New Data on How Tai Chi Helps Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
It has long been recognized that regular exercise promotes health, and it has also been established that it can improve well-being amongst adult patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. Tai Chi, a mind-body Chinese martial art that is popular for both defense training and exercise, has been shown to provide physical benefits to patients. … [Read more...]