Health
Finding the right number of 'reps' when strength training
(HealthDay)—When you first start strength training, almost any weight you lift will bring some results.
Nov 21, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Power training, strength training compared for older adults
For older adults, power training (PT) is associated with a modest improvement in physical function compared with traditional strength training, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online May 11 in ...
May 11, 2022
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Health
Getting a grip on better health
Men with muscles like a young Arnold Schwarzenegger or a top weightlifter look powerful but a handshake will give away whether they're a healthy specimen—or at risk of a chronic disease or premature aging, experts say.
Nov 30, 2020
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Medical research
Rehab robots lend stroke patients a hand
Robot-assisted therapy has measurable benefits for patients with a weaker arm following a stroke. This is according to new research featured in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, published by SAGE, which is the first to ...
Aug 11, 2011
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Health
Five strength-training mistakes to avoid
(HealthDay)—Developing lean muscle mass is important for everyone—it can keep you active and independent throughout your life.
Oct 16, 2018
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Cardiology
It's never too late to reap health rewards of exercise, strength training
As people age, physical activity still needs to be part of the game plan for living a healthy, happy life—and experts say it's never too late to get active and build strength.
Aug 29, 2019
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Health
Tone your upper arms with these effective bicep curls
(HealthDay)—Toned biceps not only give your upper body a sleek look, but they're also vital for improving the upper body strength needed for daily living.
Mar 26, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New study reveals molecular fingerprint of biological aging
University of Pittsburgh researchers have uncovered blood-based markers linked with healthy and rapid aging, allowing them to predict a person's biological age—how fast a person's cells and organs age regardless of their ...
Mar 8, 2024
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For older adults, exercise is good medicine for health, mobility and mood
Because folks over age 65 will make up 40 percent of the U.S. population in 30 years, according to the Census Bureau, quality of life looms as an important public health issue as baby boomers head into retirement. Figuring ...
Aug 27, 2014
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Health
Weak grip a strong predictor of metabolic disease and disability in adults
A simple test to determine a person's grip strength may be a predictor of developing metabolic disorders in middle or older age, a new cross-continental study has found.
Apr 5, 2017
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