Ever find yourself trying to recall a word that’s on the tip of your tongue? In a study that included both seniors and young adults, researchers found that those with higher aerobic fitness levels performed better on word recall tests. Scientific … [Read more...]
Exercise
Get Active to Prevent Health Issues
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to a host of physical and mental woes. According to the National Library of Medicine, inactive adults have an elevated risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and … [Read more...]
School Kids Not Getting Enough Exercise
The University of South Carolina researchers report that among a group of 1,570 elementary school students, only 9.3% of girls and 10.4% of boys engaged more than the recommended 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day. American … [Read more...]
Can Exercise Make Your Heart Younger?
In this study, researchers found that mice that ran the equivalent of 3.1 miles (5 km) per day generated about 4.5 times more new heart muscle cells than mice that abstained from exercise. The investigators report that these findings demonstrate how … [Read more...]
Encourage Teens to Play Organized Sports
Previous research has demonstrated that individuals with poor fitness levels as they enter adulthood have an increased risk for a number of negative health outcomes. In this study, researchers found that teens who participated in organized sports … [Read more...]
Yoga and Exercise Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, which can lead to cardiovascular events like stroke and heart failure. A systemic review of studies published in over 1,800 journals concluded that both yoga and … [Read more...]
Tai Chi Improve Respiratory Function for Those with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who engaged in a twelve-week tai chi intervention experienced similar improvements on the Saint Georges Respiratory Questionnaire—a standard measure of health status for patients with airway … [Read more...]
Physically Active Kids May Sleep Better
Among a group of 1,100 Brazilian teenagers, researchers found that those with low aerobic fitness were 80% more likely to experience poor sleep quality. World Journal of Pediatrics, March 2018 … [Read more...]
Is Exercise an Antidote for Aging?
Exercise may be the best option to counter the physical effects of aging. In this study, investigators assessed both female and male cyclists, aged 55 to 79, and found that compared with non- exercisers, the cyclists did not exhibit age-related … [Read more...]
Ball Exercises May Benefit Women During Childbirth
New research suggests that taking warm showers, performing perineal exercises with a gym ball, or both while in labor can reduce stress, pain, and anxiety. International Journal of Nursing Practice, March 2018 … [Read more...]
Exercise Cuts Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Men
Vanderbilt University-based researchers report that men who engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 150 minutes per week or high-intensity exercise for 75 minutes per week have about a 40% lower risk for developing pancreatic cancer over the … [Read more...]
Aerobic Exercise May Delay or Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A review of data from 19 published studies found that older adults either at risk for or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who engaged in an aerobic exercise program experienced an improvement in their cognitive function. Interestingly, the … [Read more...]
Setting Milestones for Exercise Motivation
Because the drive to get in shape can wane over time, the American College of Sports Medicine offers the following recommendations to help you stay motivated: set specific goals; develop a realistic action plan; use environmental cues, such as … [Read more...]
Arm Exercises Improve Walking Ability Following a Stroke
Arm training exercises appear to improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. In this study, investigators found that stroke participants who performed 30 minutes of moderate-intensity arm cycling training sessions three times … [Read more...]