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Neuroscience
How the body prepares to move: Independent control of muscle sensors
A number of brain areas change their activity before we execute a planned voluntary movement. A new study by Umeå University identifies a novel function of this preparatory neural activity, highlighting another mechanism ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Diabetes
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sitting reduce the risk of diabetes in older adults
According to a recent study, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults. Based on the results, it is important to encourage ...
Feb 26, 2021
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The exercise pill: How exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety
As with many other physicians, recommending physical activity to patients was just a doctor chore for me—until a few years ago. That was because I myself was not very active. Over the years, as I picked up boxing and became ...
Feb 25, 2021
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Does it matter what position you play when it comes to CTE?
A position played in collision sports like football and hockey may not raise an athlete's risk for developing brain disease later. Researchers found no link between the position played by football and hockey players, nor ...
Feb 24, 2021
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Study shows voluntary running reduces neuromuscular decline in aging mice
Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine explored the neurobiological effects of exercise in mice with age-related loss of physical function.
Feb 23, 2021
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Prospective study finds light activity, such as gardening or walking, preserves women's mobility during aging
One in four women over age 65 is unable to walk two blocks or climb a flight of stairs. Known as mobility disability, it is the leading type of incapacity in the United States and a key contributor to a person's loss of independence. ...
Feb 23, 2021
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When men started to obsess over six-packs
The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominals shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media.
Feb 23, 2021
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Tips to keep young athletes injury-free
Today's young athletes push themselves harder than ever before, which raises their odds for injury, experts say.
Feb 22, 2021
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Is too much cardio bad for you? Study says probably not
Some research has shown that ultra-fit athletes such as marathon runners can have cardiac damage such as heart scarring or arrhythmia, raising the question of whether too much aerobic exercise can be a bad thing.
Feb 19, 2021
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How to add variety to your cardiovascular routine
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, so I try to eat a mostly Mediterranean diet and get plenty of exercise. Lately, though, I feel stuck in a rut when it comes to my cardio workout. Do you have any advice for ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Omega-3 supplements may reduce muscle soreness after exercise, study finds
Researchers at the University of Westminster have found that taking omega-3 supplements may help to reduce muscle soreness after exercise.
Feb 18, 2021
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Study reveals a new potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during menopause
Menopause leads to an estrogen deficiency that is associated with decreases in skeletal muscle mass and strength. This is likely due to changes in both muscle function and the size of muscle cells commonly referred to as ...
Feb 18, 2021
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Proprioception, our imperceptible sixth sense
Vision. Hearing. Smell. Taste. Touch. Proprioception. Proprioception? Few people are familiar with this sense, although its pioneer studies in the 19th century were by some of the giants of neuroscience: Claude Bernard who ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Study links prolonged sedentary time to distractibility in adults with obesity, overweight
Scientists used accelerometers to track daily activity levels for a week in 89 adults with obesity or overweight and, in a series of tests, measured their ability to multitask and maintain their attention despite distractions. ...
Feb 17, 2021
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High-intensity strength training no added benefit for knee osteoarthritis
High-intensity strength training does not significantly improve knee pain with osteoarthritis compared with low-intensity strength training or a control condition, according to a study published in the Feb. 16 issue of the ...
Feb 17, 2021
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The body produces new satiety factor during prolonged exercise
A drug that helps us to eat less could help the more than 650 million people around the world who live with obesity. One of the emerging drug candidates that interest researchers is the hormone GDF15 that, when given to rodents, ...
Feb 16, 2021
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Doctor explains why—and how—runners should warm up
Many runners know that they should stretch, but that doesn't mean they do. And even if they take the time to loosen up their muscles, they may not be doing the right stretches—or performing them properly.
Feb 16, 2021
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Clues for improving sleep in visually impaired athletes
Sleep is very important for athletes, and sleep loss can affect physical performance and cognitive ability. But now, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have identified the prevalence of sleep disorders in visually ...
Feb 16, 2021
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Individual differences in Achilles tendon shape can affect susceptibility to injury
Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife.
Feb 16, 2021
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Snack your way to better health with bite-sized exercise breaks
The new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published by the World Health Organization are notable for what is missing: the minimum time for an exercise session.
Feb 15, 2021
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