Bacteria, often synonymous with infection and disease, may have an unfair reputation. Research indicates there are as many, if not more, bacterial cells in our bodies as human cells, meaning they play an important role in ...
Feb 15, 2019
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New research suggests that the relationship between physical and brain fitness varies in older adults by virtue of their sex. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Feb 13, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults, according to a large Swedish study.
Feb 12, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Among men, low cardiorespiratory fitness and obesity in adolescence are associated with an increased risk for later receipt of a disability pension, according to a study published online Feb. 12 in the Annals ...
Feb 12, 2019
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The goal of exercise shouldn't be to simply move. Rather, individuals should ramp up the intensity to improve heart and lung fitness and live longer, says a new Ball State University study.
Feb 6, 2019
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Poor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase your risk of a future heart attack, even if you have no symptoms of a lifestyle illness today, a new study has found.
Jan 15, 2019
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The new year is here, and that means new year's resolutions are in full swing. For those trying to lose weight or become more active, a smart fitness device like an Apple Watch or a Fitbit may seem like an ideal purchase ...
Jan 11, 2019
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A walking app designed to assess and support physical activity in medical patients – in a simpler and more accessible way than many current methods—is being developed at the University of Strathclyde.
Jan 8, 2019
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Specialist fitness clothing for pregnant women can reduce bounce of the 'bump' by half, even when running, according to new research.
Jan 2, 2019
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Eat healthier? Get in shape? Go vegetarian? Complete a triathlon
Dec 21, 2018
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