Obstetrics & gynaecology
Estrogen supplements found to boost the effect of strength training in menopausal women
When the menopause sets in, many women consider initiating hormonal therapy containing the sex hormone estrogen.
Sep 12, 2022
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Medical research
Study: Mice that eat less of an obesity-associated amino acid live longer, healthier
There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a calorie," but science shows that it may not be true. In fact, it may be possible to eat more of some kinds of calories while also improving your health.
Nov 22, 2023
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Health
Weight-lifting can help over 55s improve brain function and muscle strength
Over 55s with mild cognitive impairment can improve their brain function by building muscle strength, a new study shows.
Dec 15, 2016
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Rise in testosterone level boosts young women's running capacity
A rise in the level of the male hormone testosterone significantly boosts young physically active women's capacity to run for longer, reveals the first study of its kind, published online in the British Journal of Sports ...
Oct 15, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Expert tips for reducing running injuries
(HealthDay)—Most runners are enthusiastic about their sport and take steps to work out safely. But injuries like stress fractures and muscle strains, among others, are common and can sideline you, sometimes for weeks if ...
Apr 9, 2019
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Training with an inexperienced personal trainer is often more painful
Hiring a personal trainer with more than five years' experience significantly reduces the risk of minor injuries and pain compared to a trainer new to the profession, according to a new study.
Oct 4, 2022
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Health
Restoring health and fitness with exercise
If COVID-19 restrictions have kept you home exercising less and eating more, it could be affecting your health as could the stress, boredom and isolation of this time. Exercise can help.
May 24, 2021
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Getting fit after COVID? Why you should be strength training—and how to do it
After recovering from COVID, you might be eager to get out and do some exercise, particularly if you'd previously enjoyed keeping fit. While a bit of light cardiovascular training can be a good option, strength training has ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Disturbed sleep may partially explain long COVID breathlessness
A major UK study has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver of breathlessness.
Apr 15, 2023
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Study finds benefit of low-intensity exercise for walking in Parkinson's patients
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center found that Parkinson's patients who walked on a treadmill at a comfortable speed for a longer duration (low-intensity exercise) ...
Apr 12, 2011
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