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A pregnant woman
Tue, 09/17/2019 - 10:10
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17/09/2019

Study finds that resilience protects women against the negative effects of stress in pregnancy

Researchers from the University of Granada have, for the first time, analysed the protective role of resilience in pregnancy, by studying the levels of cortisol present in the expectant mother’s hair, along with her psychological state. This novel approach enables objective analysis of the amount of cortisol—the stress hormone—secreted by the woman in recent months.

A researchers completing task while standing at a desk
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 13:46
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11/09/2019

Spending time standing helps increase energy expenditure and combats effects of sedentary lifestyle

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) recommends spending more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The research has also quantified exactly how many extra calories we burn when we remain standing: 45 kilocalories more, per six-hour period, than when lying or sitting.

A woman doing a cartwheel on a beach
Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:59
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26/07/2019

Increasing physical activity levels is found not to improve the functioning of brown adipose tissue

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) has found that, in contrast to scientific thinking to date, higher levels of physical activity are not linked to a greater volume or activity of brown adipose tissue (BAT). BAT is a thermogenic organ that burns glucose and fats, releasing the energy that is produced in the form of heat.

A group of UGR researchers posing for a photo at the Faculty of Medicine
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 14:29
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15/07/2019

UGR scientists design a new hydrogel that helps regenerate cartilage

An international team of scientists demonstrates that polyacrylate hydrogels create the support and microenvironment necessary for the growth and maintenance of cartilage cells (chondrocytes), and could be optimal candidates for use in clinical practice. The results have been published in the prestigious journal Acta Biomaterialia.