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01/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Just a few minutes of high-intensity exercise offers the same benefits as longer workout sessions
Exercise doesn’t need to take up so much of your time, given that you’re doing the right form of exercise. A few minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers the same benefits as longer workout sessions in terms of mitochondrial function, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative […]
12/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Supplementing with chlorella can hasten recovery from intense training and exercise
Chlorella, a single-celled, water-grown micro-algae, is a popular superfood supplement. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that taking six grams (g) of chlorella supplement every day can speed up recovery from intense training and exercise, which are known to disturb the immune system. It was found to increase salivary secretory IgA (sIgA), […]
12/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are linked to better exercise capacity
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University […]
12/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Brief exercise before learning a task improves both short- and long-term memory
It’s not news that exercise benefits a person, both physically and mentally — but how much and when should one do it? A study published in the journal Psychological Reports reported that a short period of exercise before learning enhances both short and long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Mississippi sought to determine when exercise, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training improves brain power, recent studies show
Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In recent years, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D levels in the blood are linked to cardiorespiratory fitness
Research has found that vitamin D levels in the blood are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. In the study, which was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers evaluated the link between vitamin D levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in a representative sample of the U.S. population using data from the National Health and Nutrition […]
12/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Athletes who want to improve their performance should try supplementing with saffron
Want better athletic performance? Researchers from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Iran suggest supplementing with saffron. In their study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, they found that saffron can boost athletic performance and recovery, after looking at its potential-enhancing effect on physical performance, stamina, and recovery. For their study, the researchers recruited 28 nonactive and healthy male […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Timing matters: When you should be taking protein supplements
Protein supplements can help you gain weight, lose weight, or maintain your weight. It all depends on how they are incorporated into a dietary plan and when they are taken. A review of studies, which was published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, found that protein supplements should be taken during a meal and not in between […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Exercise found to help protect smokers from the inflammation and muscle damage caused by their habit
A new study finds that regular exercise may prevent inflammation and muscle damage in people who smoke by reversing muscle loss. A team of researchers from Germany wanted to find out the effects of therapeutic exercise on inflammation and muscle loss due to cigarette smoking, so they carried out an experiment on three groups of […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Physical exercise is a safe, natural, and effective way to remedy IBS symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disease that has no known cause, albeit being very common. It causes pain or discomfort in the stomach and disrupts bowel habits, which are often troublesome for patients and affect their quality of life. While conventional drugs are available for treating IBS symptoms, most — if not all — […]
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