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September 25, 2023

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Study Shows Morning and Afternoon Slightly Better Than Evening Physical Activity for Diabetes Prevention

Sep. 21, 2023 — New research shows that morning and afternoon physical activity are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes across all population levels of education and income, but found no ...

Exercise and Muscle Regulation: Implications for Diabetes and Obesity

Sep. 20, 2023 — How do our muscles respond at the molecular level to exercise? Researchers have unraveled the cellular basis and signaling pathways responsible for the positive impact of physical activity on our overall health. Regulatory T cells, a type of immune ...

Gene Links Exercise Endurance, Cold Tolerance, and Cellular Maintenance in Flies

Sep. 18, 2023 — As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere, those who choose to work out in the mornings might find it harder to get up and running. A new study identifies a protein that, when ...

Both High-Protein and Normal-Protein Diets Are Effective for T2D Management

Sep. 12, 2023 — New findings indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes. 106 adults with T2D were randomly assigned to either the high-protein or normal-protein diet for 52 ...

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Exercise-Induced Hormone Irisin May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Plaque and Tangle Pathology in the Brain

Sep. 8, 2023 — Medical researchers have used a 3D human neural cell culture model to show that the exercise-induced muscle hormone, irisin, reduces the level of ...

Measurement of Skeletal Muscle Mass Using the Bioelectrical Impedance Technic in Athletes

Sep. 5, 2023 — Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a noninvasive and rapid method for estimating body composition, including body fat and muscle mass. Previous ...

Stress Test Abnormalities Reveal More Than Just Cardiovascular Risks

Sep. 6, 2023 — The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on ...

Active Children Are More Resilient

Sep. 5, 2023 — The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they ...

Resistant Starch Supplement Reduces Liver Triglycerides in People With Fatty Liver Disease

Sep. 5, 2023 — Resistant starch is a nondigestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive ...

A New Breakthrough in Obesity Research May Allow You to Lose Fat While Eating All You Want

Aug. 31, 2023 — This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers have discovered new insights ...

Winning Combination for Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries

Aug. 30, 2023 — Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster. Researchers spent three ...

Yeast Studies Show That Diet in Early Life Matters for Lifelong Health

Aug. 29, 2023 — Researchers have shown that the content of diet in yeast, rather than caloric intake, influences yeast health in later stages of their lifecycle. The different diet placed cells on a path to age ...

Keep Fit to Avoid Heart Rhythm Disorder and Stroke

Aug. 22, 2023 — A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm ...

Breast Size Affects Women's Attitudes to Exercise

Aug. 18, 2023 — Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much improved participation in recreational group exercises after breast ...

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Pedal Power Pays Off: Mountain Biking Benefits Outweigh Risks, Research Finds

Aug. 31, 2023 — New research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the ...

Platelets Can Replicate the Benefits of Exercise in the Brain

Aug. 17, 2023 — Researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain. They've discovered that platelets secrete a protein, exerkine CXCL4/Platelet ...

How Cold Temperatures Trigger the Brain to Boost Appetite

Aug. 16, 2023 — Scientists' discovery could lead to new weight loss and metabolic health ...

Exercise Training and Yoga Can Help Improve Lung Function in Adults With Asthma

Aug. 11, 2023 — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

Fat Burning During Exercise Varies Widely Between Individuals

Aug. 10, 2023 — The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the 'fat burning zone' on commercial exercise machines, researchers report. Instead, the ...

New International Guidelines Will Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

Aug. 10, 2023 — A team of global experts have spent a decade creating a guide to clinical assessments which help inform exercise training for people living with cystic ...

Exercise Apps a Good Prescription to Boost Healthcare Workers' Mental Health

Aug. 9, 2023 — Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in the sector, says new ...

Wearables Will Transform Health, but Change Brings Challenges Say Researchers

Aug. 8, 2023 — Wearable technology presents immense opportunities to improve the way we live our lives, but a group of international researchers say the rapidly developing field also brings big ...

Short Bursts of Daily Activity Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk

July 27, 2023 — Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 ...

Insect Protein Slows Weight Gain, Boosts Health Status in Obese Mice

July 26, 2023 — A new study in mice suggests replacing traditional protein sources with mealworms in high-fat diets could slow weight gain, improve immune response, reduce inflammation, enhance energy metabolism, ...

Pupil Size During Very Light Exercise Predicts Benefits to Prefrontal Function

July 26, 2023 — Researchers have investigated the impact of 10-min very light exercise on pupil size and prefrontal function. Their findings provide the first evidence that changes in pupil size during exercise can ...

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Could Prevent Hospitalization-Associated Disability in Older People

July 26, 2023 — Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life ...

Beating a Running Personal Best Could Be Down to Genetics, Research Reveals

July 25, 2023 — Struggling to shave seconds off your Park Run PB -- don't worry scientists have revealed it could all be down to your genetics. Researchers discovered less than 31% of people have the unique ...

Link Found Between Childhood Television Watching and Adulthood Metabolic Syndrome

July 24, 2023 — A new study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood. The research found that children who watched more television were more ...

Bodybuilding Supplement May Help Stave Off Alzheimer's

July 22, 2023 — The secret to protecting your memory may be a staple of a bodybuilder's diet. Researchers recently discovered that a muscle-building supplement called beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, also ...

Juggling Multiple Young Children Hinders Vigorous Physical Activity for Parents

July 12, 2023 — A new study reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important ...

One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals Are Obese, According to Study Based on Body Fat Percentage

July 12, 2023 — Researchers examined the anthropometric data of about 3,000 Israeli women and men and concluded that body fat percentage is a much more reliable indicator of an individual's overall health and ...

Pre-Operative Exercise Substantially Helps With Recovery

July 12, 2023 — Policy-makers are being urged to take notice of a study that confirms that undertaking a short program of high intensity interval training before surgery can substantially help with ...

Fewer Teens Now Perceive Themselves as Overweight -- International Study of More Than 745,000 Adolescents

July 4, 2023 — A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body ...

Inadequate Energy Intake Affects Female Athletes

July 3, 2023 — Diet and training go hand in hand if you want to achieve the best results. Most athletes know this, and many of them closely monitor their energy intake and training. However, a new study shows that ...

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