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Study in women shows significant link between regular exercise during middle-age and physical health in later life
Consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines throughout middle-age is associated with a higher health-related quality of life in women, according to a study published May 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine ...
May 2, 2024
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Study in rats helps scientists work out the effects of exercise at the cellular level
The health benefits of exercise are well known but new research shows that the body's response to exercise is more complex and far-reaching than previously thought. In a study on rats, a team of scientists from across the ...
May 1, 2024
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A sum greater than its parts: Time-restricted eating and high-intensity exercise work together to improve health
Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to a study published May 1, 2024, in PLOS ONE by Ranya ...
May 1, 2024
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A novel deep proteomic approach unveils molecular signatures affected by aging and resistance training
A new research paper was published in Aging titled, "A novel deep proteomic approach in human skeletal muscle unveils distinct molecular signatures affected by aging and resistance training."
May 1, 2024
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Female athletes likelier to get injured at certain points in their menstrual cycle, finds study
Soccer players in England's top-tier WSL were six times more likely to experience a muscle injury in the days leading up to their period compared to when they were on their period, according to new research from UCL, the ...
May 1, 2024
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Mobility may have dose-response relationship with ICU patient outcomes
More out-of-bed mobility interventions for critically ill patients were associated with shorter mechanical ventilation duration and hospital stays, suggesting a dose-response relationship between daily mobility and patient ...
May 1, 2024
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Study: Better win ratio for NBA western time zone area (PDT) home teams when playing EDT teams, compared to vice versa
The body clock has a significant impact on the performance of NBA players, according to study published in Chronobiology International.
May 1, 2024
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Exercise programs benefit a wide range of long-term health conditions, finds health data analysis
A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programs for individuals living with long-term health conditions.
Apr 30, 2024
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Study launched to investigate ACL injuries in women's football
A groundbreaking project was launched Tuesday in the English Women's Super League to study anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention.
Apr 30, 2024
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Researcher explores how air pollution affects the body during exercise
A new review explores the interaction between exercise and air pollution exposure to determine how a person's physiology reacts—and in some cases, acclimates—to environmental pollutants. The review is published in Physiological ...
Apr 30, 2024
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What are heart rate zones, and how can you incorporate them into your exercise routine?
If you spend a lot of time exploring fitness content online, you might have come across the concept of heart rate zones. Heart rate zone training has become more popular in recent years partly because of the boom in wearable ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Q&A: Does specializing in one sport do children more harm than good?
If you're preparing to register your child for summer sports camps and fall, team sports, Nirav Pandya, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, has some suggestions for how to help your kids avoid common ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Research reveals link between fitness, health behaviors, built environment in largest US cities
Two new studies from the Fairbanks School of Public Health on Indiana University's Indianapolis campus examined the link between health behaviors, the built environment, and the health status of America's largest cities.
Apr 29, 2024
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Researchers determine ideal daily balance of sitting, sleeping, standing and being active for optimal health
An international team has analyzed the behaviors of more than 2,000 people within a 24-hour day to determine the optimal amount of time we should spend sitting, sleeping, standing and being physically active within a 24-hour ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
Running, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Quantitative study assesses how gender and race impact young athletes' perceptions of their coaches
Across the U.S., there are over 8 million student-athletes in high school and college. Engaging in sports can contribute to physical, mental, and social benefits, and coaches can play a key role in student-athletes' continued ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Many children with symptoms of brain injuries and concussions are missing out on vital checks, national study finds
Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.
Apr 26, 2024
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Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests
A common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University suggests. The work is published in the journal ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Study reveals tai chi benefits for sleep quality in advanced lung cancer patients
A research team from the School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), found positive effects of tai chi and aerobic exercise on sleep quality, psychological well-being, physical function, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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