Overweight & Obesity
Study points to worrying fitness levels in some young teens
A worrying proportion of young adolescents may have poor cardiorespiratory fitness that could hamper their levels of activity, a study suggests.
Apr 4, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Connected workouts can help you get fit alongside virtual buddies during the pandemic
Sales of exercise gear and technology-based fitness tools have exploded in the U.S. as people try to maintain their workout regimens without going to the gym.
Jan 8, 2021
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Health
5 ways to get the most out of online fitness classes during COVID-19
With the risks of inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic, staying active is more important than ever. Efforts to reduce the spread of the virus have forced us to adapt how and where we move, spurring an explosion of online ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Reusable respirators may be a suitable alternative to disposable respirators
Shortages of respiratory protective devices for healthcare personnel are major concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Emory University, the University of Texas Health Science ...
Mar 26, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Report identifies three dimensions to lifelong 'longevity fitness'
Perseverance and attention to social connections, health, and finances will give people the best chance to thrive as they age, according to a new report titled "Longevity Fitness: Financial and Health Dimensions Across the ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Health
Not enough time to exercise? High-intensity training can fit into your daily life
Physical inactivity is a global health problem. But despite overwhelming evidence that regular exercise is highly beneficial, the challenge of encouraging people to be more active remains.
Sep 25, 2019
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Health
The fast and the curious: Fitter adults have fitter brains
In a large study, German scientists have shown that physical fitness is associated with better brain structure and brain functioning in young adults. This opens the possibility that increasing fitness levels may lead to improved ...
Sep 9, 2019
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Health
Over-55s shouldn't wait for retirement to make time for their health
People in middle-age need to keep up their physical activity levels if they are to enjoy a fit and healthy retirement—according to a new report from the University of East Anglia.
Aug 12, 2019
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Health
America's fittest city: Arlington, Va.
(HealthDay)—Arlington, Va. is the "most fit city in America."
May 15, 2018
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Health
Ball games and circuit strength training boost bone health in schoolchildren
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examines bone and muscle health in 295 schoolchildren from Frederikssund and Copenhagen over a whole school year during which the children participated in the FIT ...
Feb 9, 2018
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