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04/21/2020
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By Cassie B.
Simple exercise may protect you from a deadly coronavirus complication
Many places around the world remain in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, but some areas are making some exceptions for physical activity. That’s a decision that could end up saving people’s lives as a researcher from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shown the important role exercise may play in staving off a […]
01/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
Science supports recess: Physical activity in preschoolers linked to improved blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness, reducing heart disease risk in later life
The connection between regular exercise and good health has long been clear, but just how early can being active make a difference? A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research shows that physical activity levels as early as preschool are associated with long term heart health. For the long-term study, researchers followed […]
10/18/2019
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By Cassie B.
Keeping a healthy mind ensures a healthy body – and vice versa
We are constantly learning more about just how strong the connection between the brain and the body is, and although we tend to think of exercise as leading to improved mental health, it appears the reverse is also true. Finnish researchers have found that people whose mental well-being is high at age 42 are more […]
07/04/2019
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By Cassie B.
An unhealthy weight can affect your body’s ability to use vitamin D
People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin D. Research […]
06/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
You can outrun dementia: Keeping active throughout middle age reduces your risk
What comes to mind when you think of ways to prevent dementia? Many people associate brain exercises with reducing your risk of this heartbreaking illness, but it turns out that physical exercise can be just as beneficial. The latest study supporting this idea recently appeared in the journal Neurology. Researchers looked at 800 Swedish women […]
06/14/2019
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By Cassie B.
A prescription you can afford: A 30-minute walk every day can reduce your blood pressure as much as a pill
Even the slightest brush with high blood pressure can be enough to scare many people into taking blood pressure medication. After all, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. However, researchers have found an even better way to get your blood pressure under control, and […]
05/13/2019
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By Cassie B.
Working out to work it out: Exercise endorphins found to help fight depression
When depression strikes the elderly, it doesn’t always get the attention that it does in younger people. After all, it’s widely considered normal to feel negative emotions as people get older and deal with issues like failing health and the end of their lives inching closer. When depression in seniors is taken seriously, it’s usually […]
04/10/2019
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By Cassie B.
Vitamin C supplementation before exercise can help hasten your post-workout recovery, researchers find
Regular exercise is one of the top ways to maintain your health as you age. Along with a healthy diet and plenty of rest, exercise is nearly always named as a way to reduce your risk of a host of ailments ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer and Alzheimer’s. If concerns about the […]
02/27/2019
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By Cassie B.
Exercise has a lot of health benefits, but losing weight isn’t one of them, researchers conclude
Exercise is incredible for your health in many ways, but one of its biggest benefits in many people’s eyes, weight loss, may not actually be among its superpowers after all – if you believe a review article published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. It’s a debate that has been raging for a […]
02/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
Physically active children are less likely to be depressed as adults
Most parents have one main goal: to ensure that their children are healthy and happy. Maintaining good health in children is generally pretty straightforward; the right diet, along with plenty of sleep and exercise are usually enough. However, when it comes to happiness, the situation becomes a lot more complex. Thankfully, a new study has […]
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