Exercise

New research suggests that high blood glucose levels may reduce the exercise capacity of skeletal muscles. However, researchers observed that when normal blood sugar levels are restored, skeletal muscle exercise capacity improves. Diabetes, April … [Read more...]

Following an analysis of data from 64 studies, researchers confirm that individuals with a lifelong history of exercise have a lower risk for early death than their sedentary peers. International Journal of Epidemiology, May 2022 … [Read more...]

Among a group of 48 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, those who participated in a twelve-week aerobic exercise intervention experienced an improvement in both blood vessel function and blood pressure reactivity. The findings suggest that … [Read more...]

For postmenopausal women who frequently experience moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, researchers report that engaging in resistance training three times a week for 15 weeks may result in significant improvements … [Read more...]

For older men, a recent study found that twelve weeks of whole-body resistance training can improve leg extension and leg press performance, increase muscle mass, cut body fat, improve walking ability, and reduce inflammatory biomarkers in the blood. … [Read more...]

In a study that included 51 older adults, researchers observed that spending more time engaged in physical activities of any intensity improved function in areas of the brain important for executive function skills, which can help seniors remain … [Read more...]

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at risk for several poor health outcomes, including blood clots. A recent study that included 24 NAFLD patients found that participating in a 20-week aerobic exercise training program … [Read more...]

A systematic review that included 15 studies found that for adults over the age of 60, an average of 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day is associated with a reduced risk of premature death. Meanwhile, for adults under age 60, the optimal number of steps … [Read more...]

A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that strength training for between 40-60 minutes a week is the optimal dose for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. BMJ, February 2022 … [Read more...]

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short intervals of near-maximal effort such as sprinting or stair climbing separated by intervals of moderate-intensity exercises, such as jogging or fast walking. A … [Read more...]

A review of data from the 1999-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed that meeting fitness guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week can reduce the risk for sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and … [Read more...]

According to a recent study, exercise training improves mitochondrial function and regulates important enzymes of glucose and fructose degradation in the liver, which may explain how exercise helps reduce the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver … [Read more...]

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that is placed under the skin to correct cardiac arrhythmias. A review of data concerning nearly 42,000 ICD patients showed that those who participated in a cardiac rehabilitation … [Read more...]

Epigenetic marks are chemical modifications that serve as on/off switches for many genes. In a recent study, researchers observed that participating in a six-week endurance exercise program stimulated epigenetic changes to genes normally associated … [Read more...]