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Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

O'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.

8 Dec 2023

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Scientists determine whether physical activity can be used as an effective intervention to mitigate obesity-related inflammation in diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

An analysis on the positive effects of exercise on blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes shows that while all exercise helps, certain activities – and their timing – are extremely good for people's health.

28 Jun 2023

Vigorous exercise does not increase risk of serious cardiac events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

People with the inherited heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who exercised vigorously did not have an increased incidence of serious cardiac events during three years of follow-up compared with people who exercised moderately or were inactive, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

6 Mar 2023

Researchers use sea anemone to understand how behavior impacts body shape during early development

As humans, we know that an active lifestyle gives us some control over our form. When we hit the pavement, track our steps, and head to the gym, we can maintain muscle development and reduce body fat.

16 Sep 2022

Survey reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Australian women’s health and fitness

The toll that COVID-19 has taken on Australian women’s health and fitness is laid bare in the 2022 Jean Hailes National Women’s Health SurveyNearly one in five women reported loss of fitness, weight gain, and muscle and joint pain.

16 Sep 2022

Strength training also causes a favorable loss of body fat, study finds

It's basic exercise knowledge that to gain muscles, you strength train, and to lose fat, you do cardio – right?

22 Sep 2021

Connecticut is doling out vaccines based strictly on age. It’s simpler, but is it fair?

With Covid vaccines expected to remain scarce into early spring, Connecticut has scrapped its complicated plans to prioritize immunizations for people under 65 with certain chronic conditions and front-line workers. Instead, the state will primarily base eligibility on age.

1 Mar 2021

New insight into the molecular underpinnings of muscle development

In the world of weightlifting, some people gain more muscle faster than others, no matter what they do. Now, a novel human study may explain why this happens.

6 Aug 2020

Moderate physical activity reduces frequent hospital admissions in middle and older age

Men and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests.

7 May 2020

Exercise enhances muscle-repair capabilities in old mice, Stanford study shows

A nightly jaunt on the exercise wheel enhances muscle-repair capabilities in old mice, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford School of Medicine.

13 Apr 2020

Moderate intensity exercise can have beneficial effect on memory performance

University of Kent research has found that moderate intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most benefcial effect on memory performance.

18 Feb 2020

It’s never too late to take up exercise, advise researchers

Taking up exercise later in life can significantly increase life expectancy, even if a person has been inactive their whole life, according to a new study.

28 Jun 2019

Top four things seniors need to know to have a safe and healthy summer

Summer is a great time to get active, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors. For adults age 65 or older, summertime weather can also pose health challenges.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers study the impact of and treatment for aggrecan deficiency

On Sunday, April 28, a team of researchers received the 2019 Human Growth Award at the Pediatric Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting for their abstract, entitled "Clinical Characterization and Trial of Growth Hormone in Patients with Aggrecan Deficiency: 6 Month Data," and presented this at the PES Presidential Poster Session.

8 May 2019

Building muscle strength may be one way to lower risk for type 2 diabetes

Of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, 90 to 95 percent have type 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

11 Mar 2019

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new Iowa State University study. Spending more than an hour in the weight room did not yield any additional benefit, the researchers found.

13 Nov 2018

New physical activity guidelines released that urge people to "move more"

The American Department of Health and Human Services has released a set of guidelines this Monday (12th November 2018) regarding the amount of exercise individuals need in order to stay healthy. The guidance is aimed at the sedentary population warning them of the ill effects of not being physically active.

13 Nov 2018

Increased physical activity associated with improvement in IBS symptoms

Increased physical activity is now being emphasized as a treatment option for the gastric intestinal disease known as IBS. Research at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, indicates improvements in both intestinal function and self-esteem of patients who exercise more.

25 Sep 2018

Physical activity may have beneficial effects for people with rare Alzheimer's disease

For individuals carrying a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may have beneficial effects on markers of Alzheimer's disease brain changes and may delay cognitive decline, according to a new study available online by Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association as an article in press, corrected proof.

25 Sep 2018

Aerobics News and Research

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

Vigorous exercise does not increase risk of serious cardiac events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Researchers use sea anemone to understand how behavior impacts body shape during early development

Survey reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Australian women’s health and fitness

Strength training also causes a favorable loss of body fat, study finds

Connecticut is doling out vaccines based strictly on age. It’s simpler, but is it fair?

New insight into the molecular underpinnings of muscle development

Moderate physical activity reduces frequent hospital admissions in middle and older age

Exercise enhances muscle-repair capabilities in old mice, Stanford study shows

Moderate intensity exercise can have beneficial effect on memory performance

It’s never too late to take up exercise, advise researchers

Top four things seniors need to know to have a safe and healthy summer

Researchers study the impact of and treatment for aggrecan deficiency

Building muscle strength may be one way to lower risk for type 2 diabetes

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

New physical activity guidelines released that urge people to "move more"

Increased physical activity associated with improvement in IBS symptoms

Physical activity may have beneficial effects for people with rare Alzheimer's disease

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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