Health
Tai chi: an ancient art may work best to prevent falls in old age
(HealthDay)—The ancient practice of tai chi may beat strength training and aerobics for preventing falls among seniors, a new trial shows.
Sep 10, 2018
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Medical research
Increased blood sugar levels may decrease benefits of aerobic exercise
Every doctor recommends regular aerobic exercise, since greater aerobic fitness is important for achieving better overall health. But Joslin Diabetes Center scientists now have discovered that some benefits of aerobic exercise ...
Jul 20, 2020
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Cardiology
Exercising when you have high blood pressure
(HealthDay)—High blood pressure is a serious risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other life-threatening medical conditions. While many people need medication and dietary changes to control their blood pressure, exercise ...
Jul 5, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Are you overexercising? Why you should work rest into your workout routine
After months of being cooped up thanks to cold weather and omicron, many of us are eager to hit the pavement or gym.
May 25, 2022
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The surprising benefits of weight training
(HealthDay)—The most common misconception about weight training is that it adds bulky muscle mass, a fear of some women. While elite male lifters can—and want to—get very developed, for most people the result is simply ...
Oct 11, 2019
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Medical research
One or the other: Why strength training might come at the expense of endurance muscles
The neurotransmitter brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) acts in the muscle, so that during strength training endurance muscle fiber number is decreased. Researchers at the University of Basel's Biozentrum have more ...
Jul 25, 2019
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Health
Training cardio and weights during the same workout probably won't hurt your 'gains.' Here's why
In the past, getting in shape was synonymous with strapping on a pair of trainers and going for a run. But these days, people who want to get fit are more likely to be told to try lifting weights.
Aug 17, 2022
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Health
How exercise—interval training in particular—helps your mitochondria stave off old age
It's oft-repeated but true: exercise keeps you healthy. It boosts your immune system, keeps the mind sharp, helps you sleep, maintains your muscle tone, and extends your healthy lifespan. Researchers have long suspected that ...
Mar 7, 2017
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Consumer health: Osteoporosis and exercise
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according ...
May 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals stronger people have healthier brains
A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are.
Apr 19, 2018
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