University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences

Football is medicine for women with high blood pressure

A 1-year football training program significantly reduces blood pressure, body fat percentage, and improves bone density in women with mildly high blood pressure. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of Football Fitness as a broad-spectrum medicine for women with high blood pressure.

SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences·JournalScandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports·DateJan 25, 2017

New research on the muscles of elite athletes: When quality is better than quantity

New research from University of Southern Denmark shows that elite athletes' muscles produce more energy-efficient mitochondria, generating up to 25% more energy. This discovery has implications for treating diseases affecting muscle function and may lead to new treatment options.

SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Physiology·DateNov 2, 2016

Fewer indications of ADHD in children whose mothers took vitamin D during pregnancy

A study found that children of mothers who took vitamin D during pregnancy with high levels of the vitamin in umbilical blood had fewer symptoms of ADHD at age 2.5 years. The risk of ADHD decreased by 11% for every 10 nmol/L increase in vitamin D concentration.

SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences·JournalAustralian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry·DateOct 7, 2016