Integrative Medicine Alert – September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
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Active Children: Do Higher Levels of Activity Help Prevent Depression?
This prospective study found moderate to vigorous physical activity in early childhood correlated with a decreased number of depressive symptoms in later years.
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High-intensity Interval Training in Older and Younger Adults
High-intensity interval training performed over 12 weeks reversed age-related differences of mitochondrial proteins in adults 65 to 80 years of age, as well as increased insulin sensitivity and VO2 peak, and decreased fat free mass in adults 18 to 30 years of age and 65 to 80 years of age.
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Helping Women at Risk for Breast Cancer to Exercise More and Lose Weight
A web- and phone-based intervention led to significant weight loss and a modest increase in moderate-to-vigorous activity in women at risk of breast cancer.
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Capsaicin for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
An 8% capsaicin patch relieves pain and improves sleep in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.