Sentences with phrase «lower physical activity levels»

It is unknown whether higher physical exhaustion observed during sleep loss in our study will translate to lower physical activity levels and more positive energy balance in the social — behavioral environment, as suggested by other laboratory findings (37, 38).

The coffee consumption and a reduced type 2 diabetes risk link can be viewed as counter intuitive, as coffee consumption is sometimes associated with unhealthier habits, like lower physical activity levels and smoking.

Prolonged sitting time and low physical activity levels were linked with the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a BJU International study of 69,795 middle - aged Korean men.

Disordered eating (e.g., fasting, purging and binge eating)[6] and insufficient sleep (less than 7 h / night) are also common among adolescents and young adults [3]; these behaviors contribute alongside poor dietary quality and low physical activity levels to excessive weight gain and a high incidence of obesity during these life stages [4 — 7].

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«Specifically, they were more likely to have higher levels of educational attainment, lower levels of poverty, increased physical activity, reduced rates of smoking and drinking, and a healthier eating index.»

«Contrary to our expectations, higher levels of physical activity were not associated with lower rates of obesity across the race and ethnic groups,» said Britni Belcher, M.P.H., the lead author of the study.

Low levels of physical activity and inefficient sleep patterns intensify the effects of genetic risk factors for obesity, according to results of a large - scale study presented at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla..

In principle, lower levels of leisure time sitting may strengthen protective effects of higher physical activity, either through independent physiological mechanisms or as a marker for greater engagement in low - intensity activity, such as standing.

Adults in the Community of Madrid who say to perform high or mild levels of total physical activity present higher levels of mental health than those performing low levels of physical activity.

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that both higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of sitting in leisure time may be required to substantially reduce the risk of obesity.

The aim of this research was to assess the possible link between physical activity and levels of mental health by analyzing whether such link changed in terms of physical activity (low, mild, high) and the situation in which was performed (work, commuting, leisure time).

Researchers also found that higher level of physical activity was associated with lower risk.

New research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) published online in The American Journal of Medicine, finds that a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waist circumference are each associated with higher risk of hearing loss, while a higher level of physical activity is associated with lower risk of hearing loss in women.

They demonstrate that high vs. low levels of physical activity engagement are associated with reduced risk of 13 cancer types (including 3 of the top 4 leading cancers among men and women worldwide).

Higher levels of leisure - time physical activity were associated with lower risks for 13 types of cancers, according to a new study published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

The authors report that higher levels of physical activity compared to lower levels were associated with lower risks of 13 of 26 cancers: esophageal adenocarcinoma (42 percent lower risk); liver (27 percent lower risk); lung (26 percent lower risk); kidney (23 percent lower risk); gastric cardia (22 percent lower risk); endometrial (21 percent lower risk); myeloid leukemia (20 percent lower risk); myeloma (17 percent lower risk); colon (16 percent lower risk); head and neck (15 percent lower risk), rectal (13 percent lower risk); bladder (13 percent lower risk); and breast (10 percent lower risk).

Older adults with higher levels of physical activity have pain modulation patterns that might help lower their risk of developing chronic pain, reports a study in PAIN ®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).

We found that vigorous - intensity physical activity in particular, such as activities that increase breathing and heart rates to a high level, was the most effective at lowering risk.

«One disadvantage appears to be some reduction in the proportion of short trips by walking, and in the (already) low level of cycling; these might be detrimental to the establishment of future travel habits bringing regular physical activity,» they suggest.

There are several possible mechanisms by which physical activity can protect against nocturia, including reducing body size, improving sleep, decreasing sympathetic nervous system activity and lowering levels of systemic inflammation.

Those who consistently watched ≥ 14 hours / week of television had lower bone mineral content than those who watched less television, even after adjusting for height, body mass, physical activity, calcium intake, vitamin D levels, alcohol, and smoking (all at age 20).

«Although our study's results may in part be explained by joint injuries associated with high - level physical activity in those with a lower 2D: 4D and the greater susceptibility of knee OA in response to injury than hip OA, they may also reflect hormonal influences on the growth of bone, cartilage, and soft tissue, which warrants further investigation.»

While WHO formulates its recommendations in terms of moderate - to - vigorous activity, the researchers say there is a growing consensus for the benefits of reducing sedentary behavior and increasing even low - intensity levels of physical activity.

«Farmers are not just the backbone of a nation, they may have stronger hips too: Researchers find that male Swedish farmers have a significantly lower risk of hip fracture, possibly due to their high levels of physical activity.»

While the study suggests both low and high levels of physical activity, compared to more moderate levels, could increase the risk of heart failure in men, study authors cautioned that the link between physical activity and heart disease is not fully understood.

In a study published today in the journal PLOS ONE, they found a «statistically significant association» between higher vitamin D levels and lower non-HDL cholesterol, even after taking into account such things as Body Mass Index, consumption of cow's milk and levels pf physical activity.

In contrast, low sedentary time in the absence of physical activity is associated with higher HDL - cholesterol levels.

«It's important to understand that the likelihood of cardiac events is greatest in those individuals who have a low baseline level of physical activity and suddenly jump into moderate to high intensity exercise,» Chokshi said.

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«But the link we observed was not fully explained by lower levels of physical activity.»

Furthermore, the study showed that children with weak physical fitness combined with a high body fat percentage or low levels of physical activity also had the stiffest arteries.

The study found that exercising after meals delivered a greater benefit from physical activity, resulting in significantly lower blood glucose levels, and suggesting that the timing of PA may confer significant additional health benefits on top of those provided by the activity itself.

Halloway's analysis found the association between participants» actual physical activity and gray matter volumes remained after further controlling for age, gender, education levels, body mass index and symptoms of depression, all of which are associated with lower levels of gray matter in the brain.

The authors note: «Postprandial physical activity may avoid the need for an increased total insulin dose or additional mealtime insulin injections that might otherwise have been prescribed to lower glucose levels after eating.

Physical activity is a cornerstone of advice to both prevent and manage T2D, having been shown to lower blood glucose levels, reduce cardiovascular risk, and help reduce body fat in the large number of diabetics who are overweight or obese.

High levels of moderate - to - vigorous physical activity are associated with lower arterial stiffness in 6 -8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who participated in any level of moderate to vigorous physical activity had a lower risk of hospital readmission within 30 days compared to those who were inactive, according to a study published today in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Our study, along with prior studies, supports the notion that «cognitive reserve» resulting from early - life and lifelong education and cognitive stimulation may be a potent strategy for the primary prevention of dementia in both high - and low - income countries around the world.21 However, it should be noted that the relationships among education, brain biology, and cognitive function are complex and likely multidirectional; for instance, a number of recent population - based studies have shown genetic links with level of educational attainment, 22,23 and with the risk for cognitive decline in later life.24 Higher levels of educational attainment are also associated with health behaviors (eg, physical activity, diet, and smoking), more cognitively - complex occupations, and better access to health care, all of which may play a role in decreasing lifetime dementia risk.

Ortega explains another major finding of this study: southern European adolescents participate less in physical activity and more in sedentary activities than those from northern Europe which, to a large extent, explains their lower level of fitness.

In a study published today in the journal PLOS ONE, they found a «statistically significant association» between higher vitamin D levels and lower non-HDL cholesterol, even after taking into account such things as Body Mass Index, consumption of cow's milk and levels of physical activity.

Instead, those who were overweight or obese with low levels of exercise and physical activity had a 1.3 percent chance of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who had high levels of exercise.

The researchers also factored in other characteristics of the participants that have previously been correlated with dementia risk including physical activity, age, sex, level of education, obesity, low body mass index (BMI), and a history of high blood pressure, stroke, or diabetes.

Physical activity can lower the risk of heart damage in middle - aged and older adults and reduce the levels of heart damage in people who are obese, according to research published today in JACC: Heart Failure.

A potential explanation for the secular trend may be that while improved treatment for cardiovascular risk factors or complicating diseases has reduced mortality in all weight classes, the effects may have been greater at higher BMI levels than at lower BMI levels.12 Because obesity is a causal risk factor for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia,15,19 - 22 obese individuals may have had a higher selective decrease in mortality.18 Indirect evidence of this effect is seen in the findings as the deaths occur at similar time periods in the 3 cohorts, but cohorts recruited at later periods have an increase in the BMI associated with the lowest mortality, possibly suggesting a period effect related to changes in clinical practice, such as improved treatments, or general public health status, such as decreased smoking or increased physical activity.

Depending on your overall physical activity level, you might adjust this number to a lower or higher amount.

Though having children and breast - feeding are known to lower a woman's risk of certain health issues — breast cancer is one — it doesn't mean a woman with a different reproductive history is less healthy: «Our data did not suggest that nulliparous [non-childbearing] women had poorer health as their BMI, physical activity levels, and smoking status were similar to parous women.»

They found that 17 percent of the participants had a long - term pattern of low physical activity, 11 percent a long - term pattern of high levels of television viewing, and 3 percent had both.

Rest is a period containing low level of physical activities in between workouts.

The results for women didn't show an increased risk for vigorous exercisers: All levels of physical activity appeared to lower the risk of infection compared to sedentary behavior, although adjusted results were only significant for the low - activity group.

There is truth in the statement that physical fitness improves the quality of life, however, achieving improved levels of fitness is possible through a wide variety of exercise activities, many of which carry a lower risk of injury.