For decades, there's been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that's low in calories. Yet evidence shows that this diet-focused approach simply doesn't work for a subset of adults with ...
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy an active lifestyle, from gardening to playing golf, cross-country skiing and participating in water fitness. I also walk daily. My knees have begun to bother me, and I am noticing some other aches ...
Jul 6, 2022
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With the warm summer weather here, participating in outdoor activities brings a host of psychological and physiological benefits, says Samantha Harden, an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and ...
Jun 15, 2022
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried ...
May 30, 2022
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People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results.
May 16, 2022
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Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
May 3, 2022
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If strong is the new sexy, it's no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as "fitspiration" (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, typically of flexed muscles, ...
Apr 29, 2022
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Resistance training (such as weight lifting) is an effective way to increase muscle size and strength, which is important for people of all ages. Having more muscle can not only help us lose weight, but it's also been shown ...
Jan 12, 2022
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It's the time of year to make resolutions to improve fitness and strength, but this may not require a gym membership or even hard work.
Jan 10, 2022
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Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds.
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