Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
A replacement for exercise?
A protein called Sestrin might be responsible for many of the benefits of a good workout. …
Read Full ArticleKeep exercising: New study finds it’s good for your brain’s gray matter
Study provides new evidence of an association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health, particularly in gray matter and total brain volume. …
Read Full ArticleReport links recommended physical activity levels to lower risk of seven cancers
A pooled analysis of nine prospective studies involving more than 750,000 adults finds that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity were linked to a lower risk for seven cancers, …
Read Full ArticleScientists create ‘epigenetic couch potato’ mouse
Researchers found that changes in DNA methylation in neurons within a part of the brain called the hypothalamus have a major impact on levels of voluntary exercise behavior. …
Read Full ArticleImproved fitness can mean living longer without dementia
Staying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia. …
Read Full ArticleMouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, …
Read Full ArticleRegular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Moderate exercise is not only good for memory as people age, but it also appears to help prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer’s in those at risk for the disease. …
Read Full ArticleSocially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk
Being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on …
Read Full ArticleLeading oncologists and nutritionists pinpoint areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention
An international collaboration has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer. …
Read Full ArticleExercise offers protection against Alzheimer’s
Higher levels of daily physical activity may protect against the cognitive decline and neurodegeneration from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that alters the lives of many older people, …
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