Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke. In the study, people with low muscle strength had a 30% higher ...
May 7, 2026
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Cognitive and physical training can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) maintain or improve their ability to move and think simultaneously, but hearing ability and sex influence outcomes, according to a ...
Apr 7, 2026
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For many years, sports nutrition was rooted in a simple metaphor: The body is an engine, glycogen (the body's quick-release carbohydrate reserve) is its fuel, and fatigue occurs when the tank runs low.
Feb 18, 2026
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Aerobic and resistance training combined, and high intensity interval training (HIIT), are associated with significant reductions in blood pressure over 24 hours, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence for ...
May 12, 2026
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In 1981, a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine named William Fitzgerald noticed something strange—his blood pressure was lower after going for a jog. This anecdotal observation launched a robust investigation into ...
Jul 7, 2026
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For decades, elite runners have traveled the world to train at high altitude. When oxygen levels in the air are low, the body responds by producing more red blood cells—the cells responsible for carrying oxygen around the ...
Mar 16, 2026
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As worsening air quality and wildfire events increasingly impact communities worldwide, a study recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a 2025 Paper of the Year is drawing attention to a growing but ...
May 16, 2026
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Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages.
May 11, 2026
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A study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that higher daily step counts were associated with improved work performance through reduced stress responses ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among people 65 and older. Although it is commonly associated with advanced cardiovascular disease, it ...
Jul 21, 2026
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