When too much fat is present in the liver, it can hinder the organ's ability to heal itself and filter toxins from the body. A new study finds that cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to the risk of fat build up in the liver. Researchers … [Read more...]
Exercise
Carbs Help with Recovery After Intense Workout
Current evidence strongly suggests that moderate to intense physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and various forms of cancer, and it may even improve longevity overall. However, prolonged, intense physical … [Read more...]
Why Doesn’t Exercise Work as Well for Some People?
Physical activity is key in the prevention of obesity and associated health conditions, but some people obtain greater rewards from exercise than others. In a new study that involved 31 women, researchers found that those who had high levels of the … [Read more...]
Can Too Much Exercise Be a Bad Thing?
While several studies have demonstrated that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of mental health problems, those who exercise in excess may also experience mental health symptoms such as irritability, depression, apathy, difficulty … [Read more...]
More Steps Equals Fewer Hospital Stays
According to a recent report, older individuals can reduce the amount of time they will eventually spend in hospitals by walking an extra 4,300 steps per day. In the study, a team of Australian researchers analyzed data on 2,110 participants aged 55 … [Read more...]
Fitness a Key to Post-Stroke Recovery
Individuals who are active and exercise on a regular basis before a stroke are less likely to face disability afterward. Researchers found that among those in the study who suffered a stroke, those who had exercised regularly before their stroke were … [Read more...]
Physical Exercise Benefits Cancer Patients During Chemo
Jogging or simply walking can help patients with gastrointestinal cancer better cope with the side effects of chemotherapy. In the study, cancer patients exercised either 50 minutes a day three times a week or for 30 minutes a day five times a week … [Read more...]
Exercise Counters Cancer-Linked Fatigue
Cancer can be exhausting, but a new research review reveals there are ways to fight cancer-related fatigue. Investigators reviewed 113 past studies that included over 11,000 cancer patients and found that exercise and/or behavioral and educational … [Read more...]
Exercise May Help Your Muscle Cells Stave Off Old Age
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of cardiovascular exercise that involves alternating short periods of intense exercise with less intense recovery periods. In a new study, researchers took muscle biopsies from participants who … [Read more...]
Soft Tissue Manipulation Benefits COPD Sufferers
A new study measured the immediate effect of soft tissue manual therapy on the lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The researchers measured residual volume, inspiratory capacity, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) … [Read more...]
Regular Yoga May Ease Depression Symptoms
Researchers randomly assigned 30 people with major depressive disorder to partake in either a "high-dose" or "low-dose" yoga program. The high-dose group participated in three 90-minute yoga classes each week along with home practice, while the … [Read more...]
Jump Some Rope
Jumping rope is an excellent way to get your heart pumping and burn some calories. The American Council on Exercise offers the following guidelines for jumping rope: hold the handles near the end of the rope, keeping your grip light; keep your elbows … [Read more...]
Brief Intense Stair Climbing Boosts Fitness
Not having enough time to exercise is no longer an excuse to not get fit. This study included 31 sedentary healthy women who performed brief ten-minute stair climbing routines three times per week for six weeks. The routines involved quick bursts of … [Read more...]
Aerobic Exercise Benefits Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer's disease patients who engaged in a six-month aerobic exercise regimen experienced improvements in their executive function skills, memory, and hippocampal brain volume. The findings suggest that aerobic exercise early in the course of the … [Read more...]