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Learn what scientists have discovered in the past two weeks in the fitness and nutrition field from this week's round-up of scientific research. Scientists sometimes find what they were looking for, find the opposite or stumble upon a new finding while researching a completely different topic. This week's highlights:
Study takes stand on true health benefits of getting up out of your chairA new health study provides fresh insights on the energy cost of sitting versus standing for sedentary workers. Source: University of Bath Alcohol intake may be key to long-term weight loss for people with Diabetes A new study suggests that alcohol consumption may attenuate long-term weight loss in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing A Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of accelerated growth Over 2,700 women and their children participated in this study that highlights the benefits of a healthy diet. Source: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Running a marathon can increase cardiac strain in amateur runners Amateurs running full-length marathons could be significantly raising levels of several key biomarkers of cardiac strain. Levels of two proteins -- troponin I and troponin T -- were highest after runners completed a full marathon compared to a half marathon, and a 10K race, as were other biomarkers of cardiac stress. Source: American Heart Association Single workout can boost metabolism for daysA new study shows neurons in mice that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single workout. Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center Gene that lets you eat as much as you want holds promise against obesity It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much as you want without gaining weight could be a reality in the near future. When a single gene known as RCAN1 was removed in mice and they were fed a high fat diet, they failed to gain weight, even after gorging on high fat foods for prolonged periods. Source: Flinders University In team sports, chemistry mattersResearchers analyzed game statistics across major sports and online games, revealing that past shared success among teammates improves their team's odds of winning future games. Source: Northwestern University Modeling the microbiome - Physicists develop new mathematical approaches to analyze interactions between gut bacteriaThe gut microbiome -- the world of microbes that inhabit the human intestinal tract -- has captured the interest of scientists and clinicians for its critical role in health. However, parsing which of those microbes are responsible for effects on our wellbeing remains a mystery. Source: University of California - Santa Barbara Obesity intervention needed before pregnancy New research supports the need for dietary and lifestyle interventions before overweight and obese women become pregnant. Source: University of Adelaide Performance on exercise test predicts risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer Performance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes, a new study finds. Good performance on the test equates to climbing three floors of stairs very fast, or four floors fast, without stopping. The findings underline the importance of fitness for longevity. Source: European Society of Cardiology BMI is a good measure of health after all, new study finds A new study supports body mass index as a useful tool for assessing obesity and health. Source: University of Bristol Fighting obesity: Could it be as plain as dirt? - UniSA research digs up the fat-fighting power of claysIt costs the global economy an estimated US $2 trillion annually and has been dubbed a modern day health epidemic, but new research has unearthed a possible cure for obesity -- and it is as plain as dirt! Source: University of South Australia Magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, study shows A randomized trial indicates that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people with high levels.
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