Exercise can reduce stress and improve cellular health among family caregivers. Researchers recruited 68 sedentary individuals who cared for family members suffering from either Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. The participants were … [Read more...]
Better Student Fitness and Higher Test Scores?
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...]
Routine Checkup Should Include Fitness Tests
A medical checkup usually includes height, weight, blood pressure, and a cholesterol screen, but one expert says healthcare providers should also collect data on cardiorespiratory fitness—a measure of how much work your body can do during exercise. … [Read more...]