Psychology & Psychiatry
Low fitness linked to higher depression and anxiety risk
People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Nov 11, 2020
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News tagged with aerobic fitness
Health
Higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with better word production skills in healthy older adults
Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by the University of Birmingham has discovered.
Apr 30, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity more dangerous than lack of fitness, new study claims
A new study, published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology, has dismissed the concept of 'fat but fit'. In contrast, the results from the new study suggest that the protective effects of high fitness against ...
Dec 20, 2015
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Neuroscience
Train your heart to protect your mind
Exercising to improve our cardiovascular strength may protect us from cognitive impairment as we age, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal. "Our body's arteries stiffen with age, and the vessel ...
Aug 25, 2014
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Neuroscience
Physically fit kids have beefier brain white matter than their less-fit peers
A new study of 9- and 10-year-olds finds that those who are more aerobically fit have more fibrous and compact white-matter tracts in the brain than their peers who are less fit. "White matter" describes the bundles of axons ...
Aug 19, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Out of shape? Your memory may suffer
Here's another reason to drop that doughnut and hit the treadmill: A new study suggests aerobic fitness affects long-term memory.
May 2, 2014
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Neuroscience
How does fitness affect the aging brain?
We all know that exercise is good for us—it can help us lower blood pressure and cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight, and even improve mood and sleep. But can exercise improve the brain, especially as we age?
Apr 1, 2014
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Health
Inactive people can achieve major health and fitness gains in a fraction of the time
With many of us struggling to get enough exercise, sport and exercise scientists at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Birmingham, under the lead of Professor Anton Wagenmakers, have been working ...
Feb 1, 2013
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Health
Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
You're not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Pediatrics
Performance in '20-meter shuttle run test' associated with brain health in overweight children
Aerobic fitness is often considered one of the best indicators of childhood health. It is also linked to better academic performance, executive function, and larger brain volume. However, aerobic fitness has been studied ...
Jan 29, 2024
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