News tagged with journal of applied physiology
Why a little beet it goes a long way
(Medical Xpress)—Athletes no longer ask whether beetroot juice improves sporting performance - they just want to know how much to drink, and when.
Health
May 16, 2013 |
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New study finds neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under 'real world' conditions
A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism presented compelling data showing the consumption of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose (table sugar) at levels consistent with a ...
Diabetes
Feb 12, 2013 |
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For those short on time, aerobic, not resistance, exercise is best bet for weight, fat loss
A new study led by North Carolina researchers has found that when it comes to weight- and fat loss, aerobic training is better than resistance training. The study is believed to the largest randomized trial to directly compare ...
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Jan 02, 2013 |
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Fat molecule ceramide may factor in muscle loss in older adults
As men and women age, increasing quantities of fat tissue inevitably take up residence in skeletal muscle. A small study of older and younger men conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at ...
Medical research
Oct 31, 2012 |
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Research debunks bodybuilding myth: Growth-promoting hormones don't stimulate strength
New research from scientists at McMaster University reveals exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.
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Jun 14, 2012 |
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Men who do exercise produce better quality semen
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary ...
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Oct 31, 2012 |
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Cold air chills heart's oxygen supply
People with heart disease may not be able to compensate for their bodies' higher demand for oxygen when inhaling cold air, according to Penn State researchers, making snow shoveling and other activities dangerous for some.
Cardiology
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Backs bear a heavy burden
Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear. Muscle and skeletal ...
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Feb 21, 2013 |
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New analysis of premature infants' heartbeats, breathing could be cues for leaving NICU
Late gestation is a busy time for babies getting ready for life outside the womb, particularly for functions critical to life such as breathing and maintaining an adequate heartbeat. These two functions are connected in mature ...
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Mar 26, 2012 |
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Aerobic exercise trumps resistance training for weight and fat loss
Aerobic training is the best mode of exercise for burning fat, according to Duke researchers who compared aerobic training, resistance training, and a combination of the two.
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Dec 15, 2012 |
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Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: study
Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle ...
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Dec 12, 2011 |
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Targeting leg fatigue in heart failure
Doctors should not only treat the heart muscle in chronic heart failure patients, but also their leg muscles through exercise, say researchers in a study published today in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Cardiology
Oct 31, 2011 |
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