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Sedentary time beyond 6 h / day from childhood to young adulthood may cause an excess increase in blood pressure. Light physical activity can mitigate the rise in blood pressure.

The award is aimed at recognising exceptional research outcomes.

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy.

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery. The fear of childbirth may indicate a greater need for breastfeeding support.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts.

Sohaib Khan, who is a tenured university lecturer and assistant professor in the Master's degree programme in Public Health, calls for greater cooperation between universities and employers.

The FESC is a title of honour awarded to healthcare professionals who have made a significant contribution to cardiology.

Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya concludes.

New research sheds light on the mechanisms associating obesity with inflammation by exploring tiny membrane particles, known as extracellular vesicles, secreted by human adipocytes.

A new study is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk. In other words, everyone benefits from lifestyle changes, regardless of genetic risk.