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Study: Regular trips out could dramatically reduce depression in older age

Regular visits to the cinema, theatre or to museums could dramatically reduce the chances of becoming depressed in older age a new study has found.

14 Dec 2018

Moderate exercise in the evening does not have negative effect on sleep

Even among sleep researchers, it is a widely held belief that sleep quality can be improved by avoiding exercise in the evening.

14 Dec 2018

Fitness instructors' motivational comments influence women's body satisfaction

Exercise has been called a double-edged sword for women when it comes to body image as some types of exercise seem to improve body esteem, whereas others have the potential to lower it.

14 Dec 2018

CDC selects UMass Amherst biostatistician model that helps predict influenza outbreaks

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was looking for a preferred flu prediction model for use in its flu-forecasting challenge this season, an influenza-tracking model developed by a team led by biostatistician Nicholas Reich at the University of Massachusetts Amherst rose to the top and will be one of its principal prediction tools, Reich says.

13 Dec 2018

Exercise may reduce colorectal cancer risk after weight loss

New research suggests that exercise is a key factor in reducing colorectal cancer risk after weight loss. According to the study, physical activity causes beneficial changes in the bone marrow. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology--Endocrinology and Metabolism.

13 Dec 2018

NVF shoes provide a viable option for track and road racing

In 2014, shoe giant Nike began developing a shoe for elite marathon runners to help them run a marathon in under two hours. In September, a Kenyan running the Berlin Marathon came close with a world record time of 2:01:39.

13 Dec 2018

CWRU to use VivaLNK’s Vital Scout device for stress study in student athletes

VivaLNK’s Vital Scout to be used in a study determining stress and recovery levels throughout athletic training periods.

13 Dec 2018

Russian scientists create hardware-information system for brain disorders treatment

A team of scientists of Ural Federal University headed by Prof. Vladimir Kublanov created a hardware-information system for brain disorders prophylaxis and treatment unrivaled both in Russia and throughout the world.

13 Dec 2018

Weight history at ages 20 and 40 could help predict patients' future risk of heart failure

In a medical records analysis of information gathered on more than 6,000 people, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that simply asking older adult patients about their weight history at ages 20 and 40 could provide real value to clinicians in their efforts to predict patients' future risk of heart failure, heart attacks or strokes.

12 Dec 2018

Study highlights factors that can reduce food cravings

Food craving, the intense desire to eat certain foods, can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight, no matter the time of year.

12 Dec 2018

Simple measures to prevent weight gain over Christmas

Christmas time is usually a time of indulgence that leads to unwanted weight gain. A new study has shown that if simple weight loss tips are followed and individuals weigh themselves regularly at home, this weight gain can be avoided.

11 Dec 2018

NICE releases new guidelines for diagnosis and management of COPD

Pulmonx, a leader in interventional pulmonary device technology announced today that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK has expanded its guidance on the diagnosis and management of COPD to include which patients should be referred for evaluation for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with Zephyr Endobronchial Valves.

11 Dec 2018

Educating future doctors to prescribe physical activity for their patients

An initiative adopted by Lancaster University to embed physical activity into the training for medical students has been showcased at a national and international level.

11 Dec 2018

Study: Some people with Type 2 diabetes may be testing their blood sugar more often than needed

For people with Type 2 diabetes, the task of testing their blood sugar with a fingertip prick and a drop of blood on a special strip of paper becomes part of everyday life.

11 Dec 2018

Study finds upward link between alcohol consumption and physical activity in college students

Upending conventional wisdom that physical activity can be a healthy deterrent to alcohol consumption, University of Houston Moores professor of psychology Clayton Neighbors is examining the relationship between the two in college students. In prior work, Neighbors concluded that as activity goes up, so does drinking.

10 Dec 2018

High-intensity interval exercise could help combat cognitive dysfunction in obese people

It's fast-paced, takes less time to do, and burns a lot of calories. High-intensity interval exercise is widely recognized as the most time-efficient and effective way to exercise.

10 Dec 2018

Exercise program during adjuvant breast cancer treatment may provide cardiovascular benefits

Women who underwent a supervised program of cardiovascular exercise during adjuvant breast cancer treatment experienced better cardiovascular function than those who were not part of the exercise program, according to results of the EBBA-II trial presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 4-8.

7 Dec 2018

Discovery of gene that is calorie-burning and reduces fat storage

Australian researchers have found a gene which when removed could allow a person to eat as much as they want but not get fat. The study results were published in the latest issue of the journal European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Reports.

6 Dec 2018

DHEA therapy may help prevent bone loss and increase muscle mass in older women

Women 55 and older have an increased risk of bone and muscle loss but therapy with the hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone may help prevent bone loss and increase muscle mass in older women, according to a new study led by Catherine M. Jankowski, PhD, FACSM, an exercise physiologist and associate professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus.

5 Dec 2018

Single workout can improve metabolism for up to 2 days

Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they're preceded by a bit of exercise.

4 Dec 2018

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Study: Regular trips out could dramatically reduce depression in older age

Moderate exercise in the evening does not have negative effect on sleep

Fitness instructors' motivational comments influence women's body satisfaction

CDC selects UMass Amherst biostatistician model that helps predict influenza outbreaks

Exercise may reduce colorectal cancer risk after weight loss

NVF shoes provide a viable option for track and road racing

CWRU to use VivaLNK’s Vital Scout device for stress study in student athletes

Russian scientists create hardware-information system for brain disorders treatment

Weight history at ages 20 and 40 could help predict patients' future risk of heart failure

Study highlights factors that can reduce food cravings

Simple measures to prevent weight gain over Christmas

NICE releases new guidelines for diagnosis and management of COPD

Educating future doctors to prescribe physical activity for their patients

Study: Some people with Type 2 diabetes may be testing their blood sugar more often than needed

Study finds upward link between alcohol consumption and physical activity in college students

High-intensity interval exercise could help combat cognitive dysfunction in obese people

Exercise program during adjuvant breast cancer treatment may provide cardiovascular benefits

Discovery of gene that is calorie-burning and reduces fat storage

DHEA therapy may help prevent bone loss and increase muscle mass in older women

Single workout can improve metabolism for up to 2 days

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