Exercise
Health
Which exercise regimen protects bone health in older adults with obesity?
Examining which forms of exercise might help reduce such bone loss.
Health
Is physical activity always good for the heart?
Looking at whether all types of physical activity are beneficial, or whether under some circumstances physical activity can be harmful.
Health
Exercise in pregnancy improves health of obese mothers
Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health problems.
Health
Why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins?
Statins are the most widely prescribed drug in the Western world. Their use is predicted to rise further due to recent reductions in the...
Lifestyle
The effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day
Finding the perfect time to exercise is as much about personal preference as it is physiology. Exercise is supposed to feel good—but if muscles...
Health
Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power
A recent study presented today at EuroPrevent 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology, suggested that the ability to lift weight could...
Lifestyle
Pushup capacity may be inexpensive way to assess cardiovascular disease risk
According to a new study by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, active, middle-aged men who can do 40 push-ups...
Science
Scientists reveal how much exercise you actually need for a better memory
Physical exercise has beneficial effects on neurocognitive function, including hippocampus-dependent episodic memory. Exercise intensity level can be assessed according to whether it induces a...
Health
Older adults who become physical may reduce their risk of heart disease
Cardiovascular disease risk is higher in older adults. Thus, it is essential for them to understand how inactivity might influence risk in this age group. Physical...
Lifestyle
Lifting weights may help in treating depression
Heavy lifting is in! You can't swing a kettlebell these days without hitting some workout guru, exercise program. There are various benefits of lifting...