High-intensity exercise after breast cancer surgery may help speed recovery
After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much—and how soon—they exercise.
May 1, 2026
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Fitness & Physical activity news
An endurance limit that surfaces in punishing races may begin at birth
A new study is raising questions about whether human endurance has biological limits shaped long before adulthood—possibly beginning at birth. Researchers are examining whether birth weight, a known risk factor for disease ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Early outdoor play predicts less sedentary adulthood for people with congenital heart disease
Researchers at University of Tsukuba report that patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who were more physically active during childhood spend less time engaging in sedentary behavior and participate in higher levels ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Exams: How to use exercise to boost your revision
It's revision season. If you're a student preparing for upcoming exams, you might be tempted to put aside sport or other physical activity for a while in order to dedicate more time to learning.
Apr 30, 2026
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Q&A: What should women do to keep their bones healthy?
One in 10 Americans experience osteoporosis, which significantly weakens bones and makes them more prone to fracture. Women comprise 80% of people with osteoporosis, and women approaching or in menopause are at the highest ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds
A study conducted on an animal model by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil demonstrated that swimming is more effective than running in promoting healthy heart growth and improving the ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Why omega‑3s may be vital to getting the most out of your daily workouts
Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health—especially heart health. But what many people might not realize is that these friendly fats can also be beneficial to your workouts.
Apr 29, 2026
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Tiny daily movements key to preventing type 2 diabetes
Small habits like walking up flights of stairs or carrying your shopping instead of using a trolley could be the key to preventing Type 2 Diabetes, according to world-first research led by Monash University. In the first ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Optimizing exercise and nutrition before surgery boosts patient outcomes, review finds
Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Cellular pathways may underlie some differences in physical fitness
Patterns of molecular activity in the blood may hold clues not only to how fit someone is, but also to the biological processes that support physical performance. Researchers at MIT, GE HealthCare, and the U.S. Military Academy ...
Apr 28, 2026
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