Health & Fitness

Exercise training and diet therapy improved physical fitness and salivary testosterone levels in an interventional study of people living with HIV/AIDS. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Exercise and nutrition constitute important components of treatment protocols and rehabilitation care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). However, no thorough...

However, clinical correlates of pathologic brain conditions are still uncertain. Among contact sport athletes younger than 30 years old at the time of death, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was present in 41.4 percent of brains, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Neurology. Ann C. McKee, M.D., from the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare...

Benefit seen with median of 230.4 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week regardless of distribution. Physical activity concentrated within a few days is associated with a similarly lower risk for cardiovascular outcomes as more evenly distributed activity, according to a study published in the July 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association....

Mental health issues are important at every stage of development. However, they often go ignored or unaddressed for young people. This is especially true for minority youth groups, who often face more mental health challenges than other youth.  This article will look at several tips to help address mental health for young minority groups. Keep...

American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday. These are the first school lunch program updates since 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The difference this time is a limit on added...

It’s that time of year again, when people gather up their best intentions for living a healthier life and make New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some suggestions on which pledges pack the most punch. Start by being more physically active. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of...