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Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
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Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weight training, study finds
A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein—plant or animal-based—make any difference to muscle gain? ...
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Science-backed exercise therapy improves low back pain
Research supports the effectiveness of a kinesiology-based method to treat lower back pain, say study authors working in collaboration with the National Research Council of Italy, and scientists at the Sbarro Health Research ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Factors influencing the severity of menstrual-related symptoms vary by exercise habits, study finds
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that the severity of menstrual-related symptoms, such as dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome, may vary depending on exercise habits. Their study suggests that strategies ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Research identifies new cut-off points for overweight and obesity in male athletes
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that the internationally recognized body mass index (BMI) cut-off points greatly overestimate overweight and ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Can AI tell if you'll stick to your workout? New study says it might
Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.
Apr 17, 2025
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Why can't I keep still after intense exercise?
Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Exercise before bed is linked with disrupted sleep
Exercise too close to bedtime may affect sleep duration, timing and quality, new research led by Monash University has found. More strenuous workouts closer to bedtime coincided with greater disruptions to sleep and nighttime ...
Apr 16, 2025
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How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test is the single clearest indicator of physical aging
Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be one of the best physical ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Cold weather chills intentions to lose weight, study finds
While public health experts have raised concerns that warming global temperatures may be contributing to obesity, a new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and American University reveals a surprising ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline
High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Apr 16, 2025
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AI-powered model predicts post-concussion injury risk in college athletes
Athletes who suffer a concussion have a serious risk of reinjury after returning to play, but identifying which athletes are most vulnerable has always been a bit of a mystery, until now.
Apr 16, 2025
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Mindfulness and step tracking boosts motivation to exercise—new study
A new study from the Center for Motivation and Behavior Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly boost people's desire ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Muscle proteins retain memory of resistance training for more than two months, study finds
Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, ...
Apr 15, 2025
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What running a marathon does to the body
With every stride that hits pavement, the bones in a runner's legs break down. Every muscle fiber is damaged from the effort it takes to propel the body forward. Yet when the runner is no longer running, when they're sleeping ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Active families boost teens' physical and mental health
From bike rides to backyard footy, parents who exercise together with their teenagers are more likely to have kids with better physical and mental health, according to a new health report from the University of South Australia.
Apr 15, 2025
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Most goals in soccer result from first touch shots
At the Faculty of Education and Sport–Álava, research is being done into how to make goalkeeper training more effective. The first academic study to analyze shots on goal in soccer from the goalkeeper's perspective has ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Hold-up—are high-support bras bad for the back?
Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
Apr 14, 2025
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New device improves mobility among seniors through arm movement
Aging can impair people's ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One method for improving motor skills for walking is through training or rehabilitating gait—a person's ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention
Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes.
Apr 14, 2025
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Yoga is as effective as strengthening exercises for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, study finds
Exercise therapy is suggested as a first-line treatment to improve joint pain and loss of function caused by osteoarthritis (OA), a musculoskeletal disorder that affects more than 595 million people worldwide. Yoga and strengthening ...
Alternative to hip replacement keeps aging athletes in the game
Love for sports can take a toll on aging bodies, with deteriorating joints leading to painful osteoarthritis, especially in the hip. For hardcore athletes and weekend warriors, a total hip replacement often limits participation ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Ankle injury study with Bundesliga teams highlights pressures of returning to play
New research undertaken with football teams in the Bundesliga has shown a trend between ankle injury recurrences and the speed of returning to play after rehabilitation, indicating that external pressures to recover too quickly ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Shouldering the burden: Research paints a better picture of injuries that happen to an often-vexing joint
Shoulders are, in many ways, a marvel. One shoulder has four separate joints, packed with muscles, that allow us to move our arm in eight different major ways, giving us the most degrees of freedom of any joint in the body. ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Hello, ChatGPT: 'Please generate exercise prompt for neurodivergent child'
A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise "snacks" to kids with autism.
Apr 10, 2025
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