TEHRAN (ANA)- New research by Columbia University reveals that frequent soccer heading can lead to changes in brain structure and function, mirroring mild traumatic brain injuries and affecting cognitive performance.

TEHRAN (ANA)- There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, however, when researchers at Karolinska Institutet adjusted for familial factors by means of sibling analysis, they found a weaker association, although the link between high body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular disease remained strong.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Social media use is associated with risky health behaviours in young people, including increased alcohol, drug and tobacco use, anti-social behavior, risky sexual behaviors and gambling, a team of international researchers warned recently.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research by the University College London.

TEHRAN (ANA)- An international study led by the University of Granada has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk provides additional benefits.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Individuals aged 60 and above could face a higher risk of dementia if they frequently partake in inactive activities such as sitting while watching television or driving, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona.

TEHRAN (ANA)- For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Colorado have identified fructose as a central factor in obesity, linking its function as a “survival switch” to weight gain and metabolic issues.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Wisconsin shed light on the paradox that while high-protein diets enhance athletic performance, they can contribute to health issues and shortened lifespan in non-athletes.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from the US, Brazil, and Spain, including scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, published an analysis with a timely and controversial recommendation that it's time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food.