Exercise may slow progression of retinal degeneration
Moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of nerve cells in the retina after damage, according to an animal study appearing February 12 in The Journal of Neuroscience. The...
View ArticleExercise boosts tumor-fighting ability of chemotherapy, research finds
Study after study has proven it true: exercise is good for you. But new research from University of Pennsylvania scientists suggests that exercise may have an added benefit for cancer patients...
View ArticleNew study indicates that exercise improves non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the western world. A new study published in the Journal of Hepatology shows that exercise, regardless of...
View ArticleExercise could reduce bone tumor growth
(Medical Xpress)—Weight-bearing exercise, often prescribed to combat bone loss, might have anti-cancer effects. Cornell biomedical researchers report that mechanical stimulation of cancerous bone, in...
View ArticleCholesterol-lowering drug may reduce exercise benefits for obese adults,...
Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a...
View ArticleEpigenetic biomarkers may predict if a specific diet and exercise regimen...
Would you be more likely to try a diet and exercise regimen if you knew in advance if it would actually help you lose weight? Thanks to a new report published in the June 2013 issue of The FASEB...
View ArticleExercise, endurance sports increase arryhthmia and heart failure risk in...
A Johns Hopkins study finds that healthy people who carry a genetic mutation for arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) are at much higher risk of developing the symptoms of...
View ArticleLessons from the worm: How the elderly can live an active life
When the tiny roundworm C. elegans reaches middle age—at about 2 weeks old—it can't quite move like it did in the bloom of youth. But rather than imposing an exercise regimen to rebuild the worm's...
View ArticleMany would give private info to health insurers to save money
(HealthDay)—Many Americans say they'd submit to insurance company medical tests and lifestyle monitoring in exchange for lower-cost premiums, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds.
View ArticleProbing question: Is sitting bad for your health?
Think you're healthy because you work out? Although your exercise regimen is good for your body, it may not be enough to counteract the negative effects of sitting.
View ArticleHigh-intensity strength training shows benefit for Parkinson's patients
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say that high-intensity strength training produced significant improvements in quality of life, mood and motor function in older...
View ArticleFinding genetic links to personal health and fitness
With obesity now a national epidemic, doctors, nutritionists, and exercise professionals are doing everything they can to encourage people to lead healthier lives, and that includes participating in...
View ArticleHow to keep your fitness goals on track
(HealthDay)—The New Year's resolutions many made to get fit have stalled by now. And one expert thinks that's because many people set their goals too high.
View ArticleExercise regimens offer little benefit for one in five people with type 2...
As many as one in five people with Type 2 diabetes do not see any improvement in blood sugar management when they engage in a supervised exercise regimen, according to a new scientific review published...
View ArticleExercise regimen beneficial in head, neck CA radiation Tx
(HealthDay)—For patients with head and neck cancers undergoing radiation therapy, an exercise regimen is better than a repetitive swallow regimen for swallowing function, according to a study published...
View ArticleImproving your fitness could improve your spouse's fitness
Your exercise regimen isn't just good for you; it may also be good for your spouse.
View ArticleYour better half (by half?): Improving your fitness may improve your spouse's
With obesity on the rise in households across America, the demand for weight-loss treatments, personal trainers, and lifestyle coaches is amping up. But when it comes to physical fitness, the best...
View ArticleExercise dose, intensity don't impact reduction in liver fat
(HealthDay)—Reductions in liver fat or visceral adipose tissue (VAT) do not differ significantly with the dose or intensity of aerobic exercise, according to a study published online April 8 in the...
View ArticleHow much exercise do you need, and what kind?
If you've ever wondered about the benefits of exercise and why we should all try to get our fair share of it, here are some tips:
View ArticleStrength vs. endurance—does exercise type matter in the fight against obesity?
Medical experts widely recommended a combined program of diet and fitness to fight obesity. But when it comes to the type of exercise most effective a reducing weight and body mass—strength training,...
View ArticleFree fitness iPhone apps fail to meet American College of Sports Medicine...
Are you planning on ramping up your exercise regimen this summer? There may not be an app for that—at least not a reliable one.
View ArticleStudies show exercise is safe, improves quality of life for pulmonary...
Exercise training for patients with pulmonary hypertension was shown to be safe and to improve quality of life, according to an analysis by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists of studies...
View ArticleHigh-intensity training delivers results for older men-but not for older women
High-intensity training (HIT) is often recommended as a way to improve cardiovascular fitness in men and women. HIT exercise can have a positive effect on a person's maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max)...
View ArticleImproving fitness may counteract brain atrophy in older adults
Older adults that improved their fitness through a moderate intensity exercise program increased the thickness of their brain's cortex, the outer layer of the brain that typically atrophies with...
View ArticleUse it or lose it: Study shows that stopping exercise decreases brain blood flow
We all know that we can quickly lose cardiovascular endurance if we stop exercising for a few weeks, but what impact does the cessation of exercise have on our brains? New research led by University of...
View ArticleDad's preconception fitness regimen may increase obesity, insulin resistance...
Fathers who exercise regularly before their children are conceived may program their offspring's genes with an increased risk for metabolic disorders, according to new research. Alexander Murashov,...
View ArticleInterrupting sitting time improves blood sugar control in people with type 2...
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests that a 'Sit Less' intervention ? breaking sitting with standing and...
View ArticleKeep moving toward a healthier lifestyle
New Year's resolutions vary from person to person but improving one's health rises to the top for many people.
View ArticleScientists develop new supplement that can repair, rejuvenate muscles in...
Whey protein supplements aren't just for gym buffs according to new research from McMaster university. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink...
View ArticleStudy shows diet and exercise improve treatment outcomes for obese pediatric...
Diet and exercise may improve treatment outcomes in pediatric cancer patients, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.
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