Health
What is 'moderate' exercise anyway?
(HealthDay)—You've probably heard the U.S. National Institutes of Health's recommendation for most adults to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days to stay fit.
Jun 27, 2017
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Got 10 minutes to spare?
(HealthDay)—If you're looking for big fitness results in a small amount of time, a twist on high-intensity interval training just might fit the bill. It also should fit into most anyone's busy schedule.
May 10, 2017
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Cardiology
Heavy snowfall, longer duration, associated with higher risk of heart attack
People living in areas with winter snow may need to think twice before shovelling after a heavy snowstorm. According to a new study, snowfall is associated with a higher risk of hospital admission for heart attack, or myocardial ...
Feb 13, 2017
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A simple, cost-effective method for determining aerobic fitness proposed
Ibai García-Tabar, who holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, believes that the most effective, accurate and cost-effective way of determining the aerobic fitness of sportspeople and specific populations ...
Feb 3, 2017
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Cardiology
Activity tracker uses heart rate to personalize amount of exercise needed to prevent death
A novel activity tracker has been developed that uses heart rate data to personalise the amount of exercise needed to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The science behind the tracker is presented for the ...
Aug 27, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Moderate and vigorous exercise have comparable effects on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A new study shows a brisk walk is just as good as a jog when it comes to reducing liver fatty content, important news for the more than 3 million people diagnosed each year in the U.S. with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ...
Jul 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
The effects of exercise on colorectal cancer survivors
A researcher who was born in the year that actress Audrey Hepburn and footballer Bobby Moore died of colorectal cancer is helping to lead recovery from the deadly condition.
Apr 26, 2016
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Health
Carbs, not fats, boost half-marathon race performance, study finds
Carbohydrates are the body's main energy source during high-intensity, prolonged running, a new study published in Journal of Applied Physiology reports.
Dec 15, 2015
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Cardiology
Dogs, cats, and big-wave surfers: Healthy heart lessons from animals and athletes
For over 30 years, Terrie Williams has been studying exercise physiology in wild animals: African lions and wild dogs, dolphins and whales, coyotes and mountain lions, as well as a few human athletes. She has put mountain ...
Sep 1, 2015
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High-intensity exercise found safe and effective in long-term heart transplant recipients
High-intensity exercise can help stable heart transplant patients reach higher levels of exercise capacity, and gain better control of their blood pressure than moderate intensity exercise, investigators report in a new study ...
Aug 18, 2014
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