Using data collected over the course of four years from 1,138 elementary schools across the state of Georgia, researchers identified a school-wide association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness and better performance on standardized tests. … [Read more...]
Exercise
Walking Linked to Lower Heart Failure Among Women
Among a group of over 137,000 middle-aged and older women, researchers identified an association between walking and a lower risk of developing heart failure. Heart Failure, September 2018 … [Read more...]
Exercise May Boost Brain Power in Alzheimer’s Patients
According to a study involving mice with a condition similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, exercise may trigger the production of new neurons in brain regions where memories are encoded, potentially slowing the progression of the disease. … [Read more...]
Exercise Doesn’t Affect Onset of Menopause
Is there a link between how much a woman exercises and her risk for early menopause? An analysis of twenty years of data concerning more than 107,000 women found no association between physical activity levels at any point in life and the early onset … [Read more...]
Nearly 1.5 Billion Adults Worldwide Face Disease Because of Inactivity
Living a sedentary lifestyle has put more than one-quarter of adults worldwide at risk for serious disease. Current guidelines call for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity … [Read more...]
Improves Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients…
A review of data from 36 published studies concluded that regardless of mode (aerobic, resistance, or a combination of both), exercise is both a safe and effective method for improving quality of life in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in … [Read more...]
Get Off Your Seat and Start Moving
A review of data concerning nearly 128,000 men and women showed that individuals who normally sit for six or more hours per day have a 19% higher risk of early death than those who sit fewer than three hours per day. Excessive sitting may also … [Read more...]
Stronger Hips May Help Pitchers Stay on the Mound
In this study, researchers measured lower extremity performance in 18 collegiate pitchers before and after a simulated game. While researchers observed no change in jump squat performance following the 117-pitch session, the participants did … [Read more...]
Improved Access to Exercise Classes May Help Those with Lung Conditions
Using information gathered from one-on-one interviews and focus groups, researchers report that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are more likely to be physically active if they have routine contact with their healthcare provider, … [Read more...]
Exercise Reduces Fall Risk in Kidney Patients
Falls are a leading cause of death and injury among seniors, especially those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An analysis of data concerning 157,753 adults age 65 and over found that CKD patients who regularly exercised had a 32% reduced risk for … [Read more...]
Brisk Walking May Lead to a Longer Life
After reviewing survey data and death records from individuals in both England and Scotland, researchers report that walking speed may predict one’s risk for an early death. In particular, the research team observed that slow walkers are 20-24% more … [Read more...]
Get More Active at Work
Prolonged sitting at work can cause poor posture, low back pain, and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. To combat the negative effects of long periods of sitting, the American Council on Exercise recommends the following: … [Read more...]
HIIT is As Enjoyable As Traditional Exercise
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves multiple short bursts of intense exercise and is known to offer many health benefits. In this study, researchers recruited 30 inactive men and women who had never tried HIIT before. Participants then … [Read more...]
Promoting Better Health at Work Can Help the Bottom Line
In a study that involved 1,120 employees from ten businesses, researchers found that participants who received customized information to promote physical activity and reduce sitting time not only experienced improved health but they also reported … [Read more...]