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Stronger muscles may pump up kids' memory skills
(HealthDay)—Here's yet another reason to make sure your kids are active: New research shows those with stronger muscles may have better working memory.
Apr 20, 2017
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Report: Clinicians should routinely counsel patients on physical activity
A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers in collaboration with leading experts concludes that physical activity should be routinely assessed during the doctor-patient encounter, and that clinicians should design ...
Feb 16, 2017
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To improve health and exercise more, get a gym membership, study suggests
If your New Year's resolution was to exercise more in 2017, chances are you've already given up or you're on the verge of doing so. To reach your goal, you may want to consider joining a gym, based on the results of a new ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researcher examines effect of exercise on breast cancer survivors
A researcher at Syracuse University has simple advice for breast cancer survivors struggling with the side effects of Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): exercise.
Jan 18, 2017
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Neuroscience
Aerobic exercise preserves brain volume and improves cognitive function
Using a new MRI technique, researchers found that adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who exercised four times a week over a six-month period experienced an increase in brain volume in specific, or local, areas of ...
Nov 30, 2016
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Testosterone levels improve in overweight, obese men after 12-week exercise program
Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise significantly boosted testosterone levels in overweight and obese men, with the greatest increases seen among vigorous exercisers, according to research presented today at the Integrative ...
Nov 7, 2016
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Genes may dictate your love—or hate—of exercise
(HealthDay)—Whether you get pumped up for gym time or you'd rather crawl back into bed if someone mentions exercise, your genes might be to blame, a new study suggests.
Nov 4, 2016
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Is strength training safe for teens?
Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter is 15 and lifts weights regularly to stay in shape. Lately, she's complained about stretch marks on her legs as a result of weight lifting. She doesn't like how they look, but I'm more concerned ...
Aug 31, 2016
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Cardiology
Low physical capacity second only to smoking as highest death risk
A 45 year study in middle-aged men has shown that the impact of low physical capacity on risk of death is second only to smoking. The research is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Jul 26, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Can a healthy lifestyle prevent cancer?
A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths among U.S. individuals who are white might be prevented if people quit smoking, avoided heavy drinking, maintained a BMI between 18.5 and 27.5, and got moderate weekly exercise ...
May 19, 2016
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