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General Health
Why the Benefits of Exercise Vary
We know that everyone can experience the benefits of exercise, but it has remained unclear why different people may respond to the same exercise program in different ways. The mechanistic links between physical fitness and…
Moderate Activity to Avoid Hypertension
If young adults want to prevent hypertension later in life, they may need to do more moderate activity every week, according to a study.
Optimal Health Gains From HIIT and MICT
A recent review study by German researchers found that both HIIT and MICT lead to different health-enhancing outcomes.
Light Physical Activity Benefits Health
Optimizing the benefits of exercise may be a matter of using the right training combination that includes plenty of light physical activity.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Health Risks
Health assessments that aggregate all Asian-American data mask differences across Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) ethnic groups.
Reclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors
The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.
Corrective Exercise Success Story
Retired teacher and baseball fan Leta found corrective exercise and functional aging specialist Damien Joyner to help her with her fitness.
Fitness Levels Predict Less-Severe COVID-19
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels correlate to a lower risk of hospitalization for those who get COVID-19, according to a study.
Fit Kids Can Still Be Clumsy
While many fit kids also have well-developed motor skills, kids who are less coordinated can be equally aerobically fit.
Inflammation Reduced by Muscle Cells
Research offers insight into how much and what type of exercise may help reduce systemic inflammation and promote a healthy immune system.
New Wearables Can Measure Body Chemistry
A new wearable tracker can measure—in almost real time—multiple metabolic markers and metabolite levels, formerly measurable only in a lab.
Does Exercise Suppress the Immune System?
Have you heard the claims that strenuous exercise can suppress the immune system and increase infection risk?
Benefits of Exercise “Bursts”
Motivate clients who prefer short workouts with good news about the health benefits of training harder through burst training.
Light Activity for Older Women’s Mobility
Light activity, like walking, shopping or gardening, can help avoid mobility loss or disability in older women, according to research.
The Essential Role of Fitness and Physical Activity: Hope for the Future
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fitness industry experienced business closures and job losses, which raises the question: How essential is fitness?
Inflammation: Obesity, Diabetes, Aging and Exercise
Inflammation is an essential defense system for enhancing survival. Learn how the inflammation process is linked to obesity, diabetes, aging and exercise.
Get Your Sleep Before a Big Game
College athletes who skimp on sleep may be increasing their risk for injury, according to a small study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.
HIIT Back on Sleep Loss Effects
High-intensity interval training prevents impairments in glucose tolerance, among other negative effects, from a short period of sleep restriction.
Move More for Longer Life and Less Heart Disease
Increasing physical activity is one of the most important ways to increase longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to researchers.
Black Women Less Likely to Meet Activity Guidelines
Findings from the Black Women’s Health Study show that African American women have a life expectancy 2.7 years shorter than Caucasian American women.
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