Fitness News
May 2, 2024
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May 1, 2024 The health benefits of exercise are well known but new research shows that the body's response to exercise is more complex and far-reaching than previously thought. In a study on rats, a team of scientists has found that physical activity causes ...
Apr. 29, 2024 Groundbreaking new research finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by nearly ...
Apr. 29, 2024 Researchers have found a protein that is responsible for turning off brown fat activity. This new discovery could lead to a promising strategy for safely activating brown fat and tackling obesity and ...
Apr. 26, 2024 Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to new ...
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May 2, 2024 Vigorous exercise burns fat more in males than in females, but the benefits of exercise are broad for ...
Apr. 24, 2024 New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of ...
Apr. 18, 2024 Monitoring and treating a case of multiple sclerosis requires reliable and long-term data on how the disease is progressing in the person in ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers who followed the trajectory of ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Adults with heart disease risks who received daily reminders or incentives to become more active increased their daily steps by more than 1,500 after ...
Apr. 8, 2024 A study confirms the concerns raised in the public domain about how young people's decreased fitness may affect their future work ability. The ...
Apr. 3, 2024 Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, ...
Mar. 27, 2024 Reserachers found that people who were more active in their free time had a lower chance of having various types of chronic pain 7-8 years later. For example, being just a little more active, such as ...
Mar. 27, 2024 With two-thirds of children in the U.S. failing to meet national physical activity guidelines, kinesiologistshave been looking at the impact of the family dog on the exercise habits of kids. Could ...
Mar. 18, 2024 A new study found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug associated with moderate weight loss, stimulates production of lac-phe, a ...
Earlier Headlines
May 1, 2024 Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to new ...
Mar. 20, 2024 Astronauts have been able to track their muscle health in spaceflight for the first time using a handheld device, revealing which muscles are most at risk of weakening in low gravity conditions. ...
Mar. 19, 2024 In a series of trials involving trained distance runners, researchers found that ingesting a cranberry supplement for 28 consecutive days led to noticeable improvements in both performance and muscle ...
Mar. 18, 2024 Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player leaves in the world of sport. Depending on the severity, recovery of muscle function is quite slow and may ...
Mar. 18, 2024 After weight loss, people with overweight and obesity express more of the protein Kallistatin in subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Kallistatin improves metabolism and could open up new therapeutic ...
Mar. 5, 2024 An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected ...
Mar. 1, 2024 New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond ...
Feb. 20, 2024 Returning to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a concussion may play a vital role in helping teens feel less anxious while recovering from the injury, according to a new ...
Feb. 19, 2024 A new study shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it comes to exercise. The findings show that women can exercise less often than men, yet receive greater cardiovascular ...
Feb. 16, 2024 The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions. Scientists already know that the relationship between the length of ...
Feb. 14, 2024 School uniforms could be restricting young people from being active, particularly primary school-aged girls, according to a new study. The study used data about the physical activity of more than a ...
Feb. 8, 2024 A new study has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive ...
Feb. 1, 2024 Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term ...
Jan. 29, 2024 Researchers found that when mice were fed a high-fat diet, mitochondria within their fat cells broke apart and were less able to burn fat, leading to weight gain. They also found they could reverse ...
Jan. 25, 2024 A new study explored whether practicing self-compassion -- or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones -- helps people become more resilient to ...
Jan. 24, 2024 Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nation's second leading cause of preventable death (behind ...
Jan. 23, 2024 A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight loss ...
Jan. 23, 2024 Unintentional weight loss is associated with an increase in the risk of a cancer diagnosis within the coming year, according to a new study. Compared with participants who did not lose weight, recent ...
Jan. 18, 2024 Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor ...
Jan. 17, 2024 A study has found that older adults who exercise with their spouse achieve lower physical activity levels than older adults without their spouse. In a study of 240 participants in Singapore aged 54 ...
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- New Strategy to Facilitate Muscle Regeneration After Injury
- Kallistatin Contributes to the Beneficial Metabolic Effects of Weight Loss
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- Few Patients Successfully Treat Their Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
- Study Suggests That Unintentional Weight Loss Is a Signal to See a Doctor
Thursday, January 18, 2024
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- Older Adults Who Exercise With Their Spouse May Be Less Physically Active Than Those Who Exercise Individually
- New Research Finds Half-Cardio, Half-Strength Training Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risks
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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- Different Pain Types in Multiple Sclerosis Can Cause Difficulty Staying Active
- Main Regulator for the Body`s 'oven' Discovered
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- Any Activity Is Better for Your Heart Than Sitting -- Even Sleeping
- Vigorous Exercise, Rigorous Science: What Scientists Learned from Firefighters in Training
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- 8,000 Steps a Day to Reduce the Risk of Premature Death
- Most Forms of Exercise Are Overwhelmingly Safe -- But Don't Ignore the Dangers
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- New Evidence Explains How Warming-Up Enhances Muscle Performance
- Great News for Runners: Improve Performance While Easing Up on Sprints
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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- Link Between Seasons and Eating Habits
- Golf, Walking and Nordic Walking May Enhance Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Friday, September 29, 2023
- Study Pinpoints the Length of Incidental Activity Linked to Health Benefits
- Walking More Than Five Flights of Stairs a Day Can Cut Risk of Heart Disease by 20 Percent, Study Says
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- Active Children Are More Resilient
- Resistant Starch Supplement Reduces Liver Triglycerides in People With Fatty Liver Disease
- Measurement of Skeletal Muscle Mass Using the Bioelectrical Impedance Technic in Athletes
Thursday, August 31, 2023
- A New Breakthrough in Obesity Research May Allow You to Lose Fat While Eating All You Want
- Pedal Power Pays Off: Mountain Biking Benefits Outweigh Risks, Research Finds
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- Fat Burning During Exercise Varies Widely Between Individuals
- New International Guidelines Will Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
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- Insect Protein Slows Weight Gain, Boosts Health Status in Obese Mice
- Pupil Size During Very Light Exercise Predicts Benefits to Prefrontal Function
- Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Could Prevent Hospitalization-Associated Disability in Older People
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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- Juggling Multiple Young Children Hinders Vigorous Physical Activity for Parents
- One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals Are Obese, According to Study Based on Body Fat Percentage
- Pre-Operative Exercise Substantially Helps With Recovery
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- Inadequate Energy Intake Affects Female Athletes
- Eating for Two? Leave Weight Advice to the Experts During Pregnancy
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- BMI Alone May Not Be a Sufficient Indicator of Metabolic Health
- New Study Gives Clues on Why Exercise Helps With Inflammation