Physical activity -exercise

Light exercise linked to less disability
May 23 14


People who engage in plenty of light movement have a lower risk of developing a disability and losing their capacity to care for themselves,… Light exercise linked to less disability   

 

Study shows dementia patients benefit from holistic exercise program
May 19 14


While dementia patients can often suffer from depression and declining physical and mental ability, exercise has been shown to help improve both their physical… Study shows dementia patients benefit from holistic exercise program   

 

Exercising in the heat? Cool down for better performance
May 01 14


Using cold water, ice baths or ice vests before or during a workout in the heat helps athletes perform better, according to a new… Exercising in the heat? Cool down for better performance   

 

Diet and exercise may help prevent diabetes
Apr 14 14


Lifestyle changes made by people at high risk of diabetes appear to reduce their chance of developing the disease over the next two decades,… Diet and exercise may help prevent diabetes   

 

Health benefits of ‘green exercise’ for kids shown in new study
Apr 07 14


Children who are exposed to scenes of nature while exercising are more likely to experience health-enhancing effects after activity, according to a Coventry University… Health benefits of ‘green exercise’ for kids shown in new study   

 

Marathon training could help the heart
Mar 27 14


Marathon training is associated with improved risk factors related to cardiovascular disease among middle-aged recreational male runners, suggesting that race preparation may be… Marathon training could help the heart   

 

The heart responds differently to exercise in men vs. women
Mar 27 14


The formula for peak exercise heart rate that doctors have used for decades in tests to diagnose heart conditions may be flawed because it… The heart responds differently to exercise in men vs. women   

 

Exercise video games may add to kids’ activity: study
Mar 15 14


Giving children active video games to play while they follow a weight management program boosts their moderate and vigorous activity levels, according to a… Exercise video games may add to kids’ activity: study   

 

Workers, get up and move
Feb 18 14


Are you active at your job? If you’re like most workers, you probably aren’t. And the consequences could be deadly.

A team of researchers… Workers, get up and move   

 

Physical activity levels low among ‘healthy’ smokers
Feb 14 14


Smokers without signs of lung disease may be raising their chances of developing lung problems and other health issues by being couch potatoes, Brazilian… Physical activity levels low among ‘healthy’ smokers   

 

Tweaking an exercise routine to stay strong after 50
Feb 11 14


People turning 50 may want to consider tweaking their exercise routines because as they age stiffer joints, slower recovery from injury and the loss… Tweaking an exercise routine to stay strong after 50   

 

Physical activity significantly extends lives of cancer survivors
Jan 23 14


Physical activity significantly extends the lives of male cancer survivors, a new study of 1,021 men has found.

During the period while the men… Physical activity significantly extends lives of cancer survivors   

 

People who enjoy life maintain better physical function as they age
Jan 20 14


People who enjoy life maintain better physical function in daily activities and keep up faster walking speeds as they age, compared with people who… People who enjoy life maintain better physical function as they age   

 

Researchers identify possible explanation for link between exercise & improved prostate cancer
Jan 19 14


Men who walked at a fast pace prior to a prostate cancer diagnosis had more regularly shaped blood vessels in their prostate tumors… Researchers identify possible explanation for link between exercise & improved prostate cancer   

 

Researchers discover molecule behind the benefits of exercise
Jan 07 14


While it’s clear that exercise can improve health and longevity, the changes that occur in the body to facilitate these benefits are less clear.… Researchers discover molecule behind the benefits of exercise   

 

When it comes to walking, more is better
Dec 25 13


People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a… When it comes to walking, more is better   

 

Those with pre-diabetes reduce heart attack risk by walking
Dec 21 13


A British researcher says an international team found those at higher risk for type 2 diabetes may reduce their risk of heart attack and… Those with pre-diabetes reduce heart attack risk by walking   

 

Teasing tied to less physical activity among kids
Dec 20 13


Children who are teased while playing sports tend to have a worse quality of life than their non-teased peers, a new study suggests. Some… Teasing tied to less physical activity among kids   

 

Exercise counters the physiological effects of Christmas excess
Dec 15 13


Daily exercise lessens many of the harmful physiological effects of short-term overeating and inactivity, shows a new study [published 15 December] in The Journal… Exercise counters the physiological effects of Christmas excess   

 

Tracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight loss and better glucose control for patients
Dec 05 13


Asking patients about their exercise habits was associated with weight loss in overweight patients and improved glucose control for patients with diabetes, according to… Tracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight loss and better glucose control for patients   

 

Home-based exercise as rehabiltation
Dec 05 13


Rapid rehabilitation is a must after a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. Different forms of exercise as a part of rehabilitation have been… Home-based exercise as rehabiltation   

 

Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity
Nov 13 13


The risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes is directly related to the frequency and duration of physical exercise, according to… Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity   

 

Study finds aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness
Nov 12 13


A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published online in the open-access journal… Study finds aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness   

 

Exercise program in senior centers helps reduce pain and improve mobility of participants
Nov 05 13


Experts say it’s never too late to reap the benefits of exercise, and a program offered in New York City senior centers is improving… Exercise program in senior centers helps reduce pain and improve mobility of participants   

 

Kessler researchers find aerobic exercise benefits memory in persons with MS
Nov 01 13


West Orange, NJ. November 1, 2013. A research study headed by Victoria Leavitt, Ph.D. and James Sumowski, Ph.D., of Kessler Foundation, provides the first… Kessler researchers find aerobic exercise benefits memory in persons with MS   

 
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