Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
What’s age got to do with it?
It’s often said: It’s not how old you are, it’s how old you feel. New research shows that physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age. …
Read Full ArticleHow exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s
Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood. Now there’s evidence that exercise produces another hormone that may improve memory …
Read Full ArticleNearly half of all adult Americans have cardiovascular disease
Nearly half (48 percent, 121.5 million in 2016) of all adults in the United States have some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Statistics …
Read Full ArticleExtreme exercise does not raise heart disease risk or mortality
Exercise is often cited as the best preventive medicine, but how much is too much for the hearts of middle-aged athletes? …
Read Full ArticleWaist-stature ratio can indicate cardiovascular risk even in healthy men
Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. …
Read Full ArticlePhysical activity reduces mortality in patients with diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be prescribed physical activity to control blood sugar and improve heart health. That is one of the recommendations in a position paper of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), …
Read Full ArticleHow exercise reduces belly fat in humans
Some of you may have made a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? …
Read Full ArticleIncreased motor activity linked to improved mood
Increasing one’s level of physical activity may be an effective way to boost one’s mood, according to a new study from a team including scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in collaboration …
Read Full ArticleGenetic influences on physical activity reported
Time spent sitting, sleeping and moving is determined in part by our genes, University of Oxford researchers have shown. In one of the most detailed projects of its kind, the scientists studied the activity of 91,105 UK Biobank participants …
Read Full ArticleSingle workout can boost metabolism for days
Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they’re preceded by a bit of exercise. …
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