Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia
Staying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia.
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Faith-based fitness programs: What's in it for you?
(HealthDay)—Faith-based fitness is on the rise, according to trend-watchers at the American Council on Exercise, with many churches, mosques, synagogues and temples developing programs that promote health and wellness.
Apr 12, 2019
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Cardiology
Staying fit can cut your risk of heart attack by half
Poor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase your risk of a future heart attack, even if you have no symptoms of a lifestyle illness today, a new study has found.
Jan 15, 2019
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Neuroscience
Study: How cardio fitness and rigorous exercise counteract cognitive decline
New research from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) supports the idea that the brains of older adults who maintain physical fitness by engaging in regular strenuous exercise more closely ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Health
Sleep and fitness go hand-in-hand
The University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) and her team of students have conducted a new study which confirms the connection between sleep and physical activity among middle-aged women.
Jul 12, 2021
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Health
No time to get fit? Think again—Just one minute of intense exercise produces health benef
Researchers at McMaster University have found that a single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training.
Apr 27, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Weight-inclusive fitness posts are more likely to motivate young women to exercise
"Fitspiration" is a popular social media trend that depicts images of thin women posing in exercise clothing or engaged in fitness pursuits.
Jun 30, 2022
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Health
Daily activity is route to better memory and fitness for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren who run or walk for 15 minutes during the school day are mentally and physically sharper than those who do not, according to a new study involving the University of Stirling.
Apr 28, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Occupational physical activity is an important factor in body composition, flexibility, and aerobic capacity
Being physically active is important for overall health and fitness. Now, researchers in India have demonstrated that occupational physical activity is an important factor in body composition, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. ...
Sep 2, 2020
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'One weird trick' to cut belly fat? Follow a heart-healthy diet
Do you wish you could decrease your waistline? Reducing abdominal obesity can lower health risks—but despite claims you may have seen on the Internet, no trending diet can help you specifically eliminate belly fat, according ...
Aug 23, 2018
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