Is there a Link between Type 2 Diabetes & Disturbed Neurovascular Coupling?

Research Paper Title Disturbed neurovascular coupling in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: Evidence from a comprehensive fMRI analysis. Background Previous studies presumed that the disturbed neurovascular coupling to be a critical risk factor of cognitive impairments in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but distinct clinical manifestations were lacked. Consequently, the researchers decided to investigate the… Read More

5 Recreational Activities That Help You Stay Fit

Staying fit is a challenge for many people in America and around the world. The main issue is that most people see fitness and exercise as something that is tough and that they should avoid. They associate fitness with the displeasure they experience after a session at the gym. The thing to note, however, is… Read More

Perfect Gadgets for a Perfect Camping Experience

Camping, as a sport or a leisure activity, provides a sense of relief from unwanted stress and distractions. It also benefits us by helping us focus on our work and be more productive. However, to enjoy a successful camping trip, one needs to plan properly. This includes choosing the rigth: Tent; Camping site; and Camping gadgets.… Read More

What is the Association between Vitamin D Status & Asthma Control?

Research Paper Title Association between vitamin D status and asthma control: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Background There is a controversy in terms of the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in improving asthma symptom control. Moreover, whether there is a difference in the treatment effect with respect to baseline vitamin D status remains unknown. This… Read More

Is Pre-pregnancy Overweight or Obesity Associated with an Increased Fast Plasma Glucose Value before the 24th Gestational Week?

Research Paper Title Value of fasting plasma glucose to screen gestational diabetes mellitus before the 24th gestational week in women with different pre-pregnancy body mass index. Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is usually diagnosed between 24th and 28th gestational week using the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). It is difficult to predict GDM before… Read More

Is Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness Early in Life a Modifiable Risk Factor for Development of Sleep Apnea in Adulthood?

Research Paper Title Cardiorespiratory fitness and long-term risk of sleep apnea: A national cohort study. Background Sleep apnea is increasing in prevalence, and is an important cause of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality worldwide. Its only established modifiable risk factor is obesity; however, up to half of all sleep apnea cases may occur in non-obese persons,… Read More

Hiking – The Best Gateway To Fitness Training

At first glance, hiking might not strike you like the kind of endurance training that could take you to hero status. While it might not be on the same level as a boot camp, hiking manages to instil in you some excellent habits, and it can serve to prepare you for more intensive training. Here… Read More