Health
Having trouble sleeping? Try exercise
The vast majority of people have trouble sleeping from time to time. However, 10 to 20% of the population struggle more than the rest of us and have serious long-term sleep problems.
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Search results for health and fitness
Pediatrics
Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns
As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic.
Apr 28, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Researchers call for a focus on fitness over weight loss for obesity-related health conditions
The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article publishing September 20 in ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Pediatrics
Kids' grip strength is improving, but other measures of muscle fitness are getting worse
Physical fitness in kids refers to their ability to perform physical activity. Their fitness level is not only important for success in sports and athletics, but also for good health.
Jul 27, 2021
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Health
Fitness levels in teenagers linked to where they grow up, says new research
The places and communities that we live in play an important role in our physical health. What we have access to on our doorstep is important to motivating—or preventing—our physical activity levels. This is especially ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Health
Working out at home works for women – so well they might not go back to gyms
Digital fitness is enjoying a COVID-19 boom. Online fitness technology provider Virtuagym reports a 400% increase in engagement and a 300% increase in the use of online workouts. Gyms, barre instructors, and yoga studios ...
May 27, 2020
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Cardiology
Heart disease risk starts young: Improving teenager health is essential
Heart disease causes an estimated 31% of all deaths worldwide each year. While the condition is often associated with older adults, rising childhood inactivity and poor fitness levels mean that the risk factors associated ...
Nov 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fit at midlife may mean healthier brain, stronger heart later
(HealthDay)—If you're fit in middle age, you might be guarding against not only depression as a senior, but also dying from heart disease if you do develop depression, a new study suggests.
Jun 27, 2018
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Diabetes
Better fitness in pre-pregnant women linked with less risk of gestational diabetes
Expectant mothers who were more fit before pregnancy are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
Apr 2, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk
Scientists have more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer's disease.
Feb 14, 2018
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