Neuroscience
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Mar 7, 2017
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Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism/Physiologie appliquée, nutrition et métabolisme is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by NRC Research Press. It was established in 1976 as the Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences and later renamed Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology before obtaining its current name. It is a bimonthly journal that covers research on physiology, nutrition, and metabolism aspects of human health, physical activity, and fitness; in addition to the regular 6 issues per volume, it often publishes supplemental theme issues. Papers appear on the Web in advance of the print issue and are available in both PDF and HTML formats. The impact factor in 2009 was 1.968. The editor in chief is Terry Graham (College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph).
- Publisher
- NRC Research Press
- Country
- Canada
- History
- 1976–present
- Website
- http://nrcresearchpress.com/rp-ps/journalDetail.jsp?jcode=apnm&lang=eng
- Impact factor
- 1.968 (2009)
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in resting energy expenditure of physique athletes during their preparation for competitions ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Health
Study finds COVID isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, and alcohol intake
A University of Saskatchewan study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behaviour, and high alcohol consumption among university ...
Jan 16, 2021
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Health
Sprint-interval exercise may induce healthier food choices
People who incorporate sprints into their exercise may be more likely to make healthier food choices after their workout, according to a new study by The University of Western Australia and James Cook University.
Feb 27, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Researchers find high-intensity exercise improves memory in seniors
Researchers at McMaster University who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
Oct 31, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Irritable bowel syndrome may be underdiagnosed in athletes
For some athletes, intense workouts can send them running to the bathroom rather than the finish line—if they're able to exercise at all, that is. A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that ...
Jun 14, 2019
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Health
Immigrant children's health declines rapidly after arrival in Canada
A healthy, happy future, free from poverty: This is the aspiration of many new immigrants and refugees to Canada and the United States. Leaving harsh conditions and food scarcity behind, they embrace the safety and relative ...
Apr 10, 2019
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Health
Researchers find short bouts of stairclimbing throughout the day can boost health
It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research from kinesiologists at McMaster University and UBC ...
Jan 18, 2019
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Cardiology
While men lose more weight on low-carb diets, women show improved artery flexibility
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 out of 3 American adults live with higher than normal blood sugar levels known as prediabetes. Researchers from the University of Missouri School ...
Jul 17, 2018
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Health
Low-intensity exercise improves efficiency of dialysis, study finds
Exercise isn't very appealing when you have extreme fatigue and nausea from a chronic illness such as kidney failure. So, when you find out lower-intensity exercise can make a difference, it can be a big relief, says Paul ...
Dec 15, 2017
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