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Lose fat, preserve muscle—weight training beats cardio for older adults
Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go.
Nov 01, 2017
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News tagged with weight training
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Getting physical with a personal trainer
(HealthDay)—You might think that hiring a personal trainer is a luxury reserved for the rich. But even just a few sessions can add up to big fitness gains and a great return on investment in yourself, according to the American ...
Sep 08, 2017
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Calorie reduction + exercise = better muscle function in older adults
Improved muscle performance starts with better mitochondrial function. Older adults who are overweight may improve their muscle function with a weight loss program that combines exercise and calorie reduction, according to ...
Aug 29, 2017
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Cardiology
Anti-inflammatory drugs can inhibit muscle growth
The long-term use of over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory drugs can inhibit muscle growth in young, healthy individuals engaging in weight training, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet, reporting on the ...
Aug 29, 2017
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Scientists propose new approach to hitting the gym
James Cook University sports scientists are warning that fatigue from weight training can carry over to endurance training and the two activities must be better coordinated to maximise athletes' performance.
Jul 26, 2017
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Does exercise facilitate body weight control? The answer may depend on sex
Healthcare practitioners regularly prescribe diet and exercise as a method for patients to lose weight. But exercise might not be equally effective in males and females, according to new research conducted at the University ...
Jul 18, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss plus aerobic and resistance exercise can reduce frailty in obese older adults
Although losing weight is generally considered a helpful step toward leading a healthier life, for obese older adults it can actually have adverse health consequences that can include accelerating age-related loss of muscle ...
May 18, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Letting go of worries during pregnancy associated with healthier birth weight
Attending to the present moment in an accepting way (mindfulness) during pregnancy may be beneficial for both mother and her baby, as mother's subsequent mood is better and baby's birth weight is healthier. That is the main ...
Mar 23, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Older adults with obesity less responsive to memory training than those with lower BMIs
In the first study to compare the results of cognitive training by body mass index (BMI) category, scientists from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research found that memory training provided only one-third the benefit ...
Jan 10, 2017
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Increasing muscle strength can improve brain function, study says
Increased muscle strength leads to improved brain function in adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), new results from a recent trial led by the University of Sydney has revealed.
Oct 24, 2016
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