Past research suggests that poor dynamic balance and knee proprioception can increase an athlete’s risk for a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In this study, researchers observed that female badminton players who participated in a … [Read more...]
Exercise
Aerobic Exercise Training May Enhance Brain Function
Cognitively normal but sedentary adults with either a family history or genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease who participated in a six-month aerobic exercise training program experienced improvements in brain glucose metabolism and executive function … [Read more...]
Exercise Could Boost Video Game Performance
While it’s generally believed that playing video games and exercise are antagonistic activities, new research suggests that gamers who engage in 15 minutes of intense cardiovascular activity prior to a gaming session perform better than their peers … [Read more...]
Training for a Marathon Can Turn Back Aging Clock
Among a group of 138 first-time marathon runners, researchers observed that after six months of training, participants experienced a 3- to a 4-point drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as a 9% improvement in aortic function. The … [Read more...]
Judo May Help Children with Autism
Among a group of 14 children and teens with an autism spectrum disorder, researchers observed that engaging in a 45-minute judo lesson once a week for eight weeks led to improvements in the participants’ comfort with social interactions and physical … [Read more...]
High-Intensity Exercise May Help Epileptic Seizures
In a recent case study, a woman with drug-resistant focal epilepsy experienced a reduction in seizure frequency upon switching from a moderate-intensity exercise program to a high-intensity fitness routine. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, December … [Read more...]
Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Women of All Ages
An analysis of data from the UK Biobank concerning over 175,000 women identified an association between higher physical activity levels and a reduced risk for breast cancer in both pre- and post-menopausal women. British Journal of Cancer, January … [Read more...]
How Exercise Boosts Oxygen to the Brain
Scientists have long assumed that blood is always saturated with oxygen, but according to a recent study, this isn’t the case and may explain why exercise is linked to better brain function. In the study, researchers monitored respiration, neural … [Read more...]
Fitness Consultation Key to Motivating Child Cancer Survivors
Questionnaires completed by child cancer survivors revealed that just one exercise physiology consultation was enough to improve exercise levels among nearly three-quarters of these patients. The findings suggest that tailored guidance from an … [Read more...]
Which Exercise Is Best for Bone Health in Obese Older Adults?
Weight loss among obese seniors can lead to bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. In a new study that included 160 obese older adults, researchers found that resistance training or combined resistance and aerobic training were both effective … [Read more...]
Muscle Mass Linked to Heart Health
New research that reviewed ten years of health data concerning over more than 1,000 adults indicates that men and women with more muscle mass in middle age were less likely to have hypertension, diabetes, and obesity—all risk factors for heart … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Boost Exam Grades
Among a group of 86 primary school students in the United Kingdom, researchers observed that the children who were physically active tended to perform better on reading, writing, and mathematics assessments than their sedentary peers. Journal of … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Cancer Patients Ward Off Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
An article recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology notes that cancer treatment can impair heart function and structure, which can cause or accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease. Because of this, the article … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Lower Fracture Risk in Older Women
In this study, researchers reviewed health and lifestyle data concerning over 77,000 older women between the ages of 50 and 79 and found that those who regularly exercised at any intensity had a lower risk of hip fracture than the participants who … [Read more...]