Physical activity helps older brains
Physical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Those … Read more
Physical exercise
Brawn matters: Stronger adolescents and teens have less risk of diabetes, heart disease
More muscle health led to better metabolic and heart health for children Adolescents with stronger muscles have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, … Read more
Not only is she thinner than you … her muscles work better, too
‘Poor fuel economy’ in the muscles may help lean people stay that way We all know the type: The friend or colleague who stays slim … Read more
Cardio- and resistance training during the same session: Does the order matter?
Although the remarkable benefits of combined training have been clarified by numerous investigations, fitness enthusiasts struggle with the same question: Does the order of cardio- … Read more
Index to ring finger ratio associated with higher risk of bum knee
A new study published online today in the journal Rheumatology has found that the lower the ratio between a person’s index finger (2D) and their … Read more
The Secret to Fewer Doctor Office Visits after 70: Play High School Sports
Seventy year olds who don’t frequently visit the doctor have something unexpected in common – most played high school sports. They were active on a … Read more
Black women must work harder to lose as much weight as whites
Not fair! It appears African-American women must consume less food, or burn more calories, than their white counterparts to lose the same amount of weight. … Read more
Exercise counters the physiological effects of Christmas excess
Daily exercise lessens many of the harmful physiological effects of short-term overeating and inactivity, shows a new study [published 15 December] in The Journal of … Read more
This holiday season, skip the talk about weight, fat
Politics and religion are considered unsafe topics of conversation at holiday dinners and parties, and experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say avoiding … Read more
Aerobic fitness and hormones predict recognition memory in young adults
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found further evidence that exercise may be beneficial for brain health and cognition. The findings, which … Read more
Mind over matter – or mind over body – can give you an edge
“Move it. Feel it. Don’t give up!” You can coach yourself through the burn with your own pep talk. Exercising is hard, but tell yourself … Read more
