Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.
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New findings out of the University of Tübingen show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise also improves brain function. In recent studies, researchers learned that obese and overweight ...
Jul 10, 2019
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As we grow older, the size and strength of our muscles progressively deteriorates. This can affect our capacity to perform everyday activities like standing up from a chair, climbing stairs or carrying groceries.
Jul 9, 2019
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As obesity increases in aging Western populations, frailty—which is exacerbated by obesity—is becoming a greater health concern and a major healthcare cost. Now, researchers report July 3 in the journal Cell Metabolism ...
Jul 3, 2019
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Can exercise reduce the risk of heart disease in women with breast cancer?
Mar 29, 2019
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Resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, benefits cognitive abilities like attention, reasoning and memory, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Mar 7, 2019
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New research suggests that exercise-induced muscle changes could help boost mood in older adults. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell Physiology.
Jan 31, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A state-of-the-art home gym might not just be beyond the scope of your budget, it also might be beyond the scope of available space. But don't rule out this convenient fitness option so fast.
Jan 8, 2019
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CrossFit, circuit training, group exercise, functional training, resistance training, cardio training. Feeling dizzy yet? Never before have there been so many structured activities at the gym vying for your attention.
Jan 3, 2019
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(HealthDay)—If you're thinking about making some health-related resolutions for 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some suggestions.
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