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New guidelines from the American Cancer Society increase recommended physical activity levels and endorse primarily plant-based whole foods.
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Women, on average, have a more difficult time breathing during vigorous exercise because their airways are smaller, according to The FASEB Journal.
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A recent longitudinal study found long-term health benefits for youth who participated in organized sports from middle to high school and/or college
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Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults to successfully lose weight while protecting bone quality and density.
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Researchers found that professional associations and government sites were best at sharing accurate information, while commercial sites were worst.
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One negative consequence of type 2 diabetes is damage to the heart. Researchers recently compared the effects of exercise to determine risk.
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Fitness pros: Partner up with game designers! Augmented reality games may be a way to promote physical activity on a broad scale.
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Not only can physical activity levels predict the death risk among older adults but high levels can mitigate the risk of dying from hardened arteries.
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Consistent cardiovascular exercise may one day be a key recommendation for maintaining mental fitness.
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Add volunteering to the list of lifestyle activities that can promote health and well-being, according to a recent large-scale longitudinal study.
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Tai chi, a form of “meditation in motion,” is linked with better mood and quality of life for people with heart disease, according to a new research review.
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Could the concept of homeostasis be applied to weight? Researchers wanted to learn whether carrying a weighted load throughout the day reduces body fat.
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The best way for parents to motivate kids to be active may be to emphasize a child’s feelings of choice, competence and social relatedness.
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Here’s more insight into how yoga helps pregnant exercise enthusiasts. Yoga may also play a role in shortening the first and second stages of labor.
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Results from a survey of 12,913 participants between March 24 and March 30 showed that people exercised at a greater frequency during the pandemic.
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Researchers found that a HIIT program helped people with asthma experience clinically significant improvements in controlling the condition.
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A data review suggests that if exercise levels are kept consistently high across the life span, typical age-related decline may be slowed.
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Another study exploring the cognitive benefits of exercise affirms the positive effects of unstable resistance training.
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Researchers analyzed 80 studies on physical training’s cognitive benefits, highlighting differences by activity, gender and intensity.
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The American Heart Association has published interim CPR guidelines to help rescuers treat victims of cardiac arrest with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
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