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Scientists Find Physical Activity Could Prevent Depression

By gir0 | Depression, Genetics & Genomics, Psychiatry | 0 comment | 18 April, 2019 | 0

Researchers from the Psychiatric & Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit at Mass General recently published a study in JAMA Psychiatry that set out to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between exercise and depression.

What’s Next for Cardiac Research and Clinical Care?

By mghresearch | Cardiology, Events | 0 comment | 23 February, 2018 | 0

The American Heart Association hosted its annual Scientific Sessions in November. This week-long event provided an opportunity for clinicians, basic scientists, and researchers to discuss what’s new and what’s next for cardiac research and clinical care. Here’s what Massachusetts General Hospital researchers and cardiologists found most interesting from this year’s sessions

Could Strenuous Exercise Be Bad for Your Heart?

By mghresearch | Cardiology, Population Health & Outcomes | 1 comment | 16 February, 2018 | 0

Research has already confirmed that moderate-intensity exercise (like walking briskly, water aerobics, or tennis) on a regular basis can improve heart health. But a recent review conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital’s Aaron L Baggish, MD, director of the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center Cardiovascular Performance Program, found that the same may not be applicable for high-intensity, strenuous exercise.

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Understanding Why Exercise Works for Just About Everything, Including Your Heart Health

By mghresearch | Cardiology, Events, Researcher Profiles | 2 comments | 7 February, 2018 | 0

Massachusetts General Hospital cardiologist and researcher Gregory Lewis explains the many benefits of regular exercise and the research that demonstrates exercise’s positive impact on cardiovascular health.

Research Your Resolution: Maintain an Exercise Routine for Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

By mghresearch | Obesity, Population Health & Outcomes | 0 comment | 26 January, 2018 | 0

Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FTOS Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FTOS, is an Obesity Medicine Physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, an Associate at the Mass General Disparities Solution Center, and Associated Faculty at the Mass General Mongan Institute for Health Policy. Her research and clinical practice take a holisticRead more

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