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03/06/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Study: Strength training can benefit those with diabetes by lowering liver fat and improving blood sugar levels

The liver plays an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, like Type 2 diabetes, Gaucher’s disease and hemochromatosis. As the largest organ and gland in the human body, the liver carries out over 500 tasks, including breaking down fats, regulating blood sugar levels and filtering out harmful compounds from the blood. However, the liver might struggle […]

03/02/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Active older adults who increase their fitness levels halve their risk of early death

The secret to living a long life may lie in how active you are, even in your sunset years. A new study published in The BMJ showed that exercising, especially later in life, can lower your risk of an early death. According to the study, this works for everyone, even those who have been inactive […]

02/19/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Try yoga to relieve back pain caused by cycling or spinning

Cycling improves your heart health and makes your legs stronger. The activity can even help you be more mindful. But too much of a good thing can sometimes be bad for you, and cycling for a long time may eventually cause back pain. What’s a cyclist to do? The answer lies in a relaxing practice: […]

02/17/2020 / By Zoey Sky

These boots were made for walking: Increase your walking time to enjoy multiple long-term health benefits

Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to sneak exercise into a busy schedule. According to a recent study, adults and the elderly can benefit from walking regularly. Researchers have even found that increasing your walking time helps boost your heart health. The study was published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Many studies have proven […]

01/30/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

How about a short workout… in the sauna? Study reveals a sauna session has physical strain similar to sports activities

Researchers from the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Medical Center Berlin are suggesting that spending some time in a sauna can be just as exhausting as moderate exercise. Their study found that a sauna session, contrary to popular belief, actually raises your heart rate and blood pressure, and that once you leave, both your heart rate and blood pressure […]

01/04/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

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 […]

12/14/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Intense exercise can help restore heart function in Type 2 diabetes patients: Study

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 90 to 95 percent of the 30 million Americans that have diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. This chronic illness is characterized by a resistance to the hormone insulin, which helps the body convert blood sugar into energy. If […]

12/06/2019 / By Grace Olson

Study shows 3 months of high-intensity exercise can help restore heart function in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes increases the risk of developing other chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. But in a recent study, scientists from the University of Otago in New Zealand revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could restore, even reverse, any adverse changes in heart function due to diabetes. The study was published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, an official journal of the American […]

12/01/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Just 10 minutes of exercise is all it takes to cut your risk of dying by nearly 20 percent

Being physically active is one of the many things you can do to live a healthy, long life. But how much exercise do you need? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that exercising for just 10 minutes every week may help you live longer. The sedentary nature of modern, busy […]

11/26/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Fitness promotes longevity: Study finds a brisk walk every day after age 70 determines health more than CVD risk

Senior citizens may prolong their lives by walking or riding a bike every day. Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that older adults with high physical fitness levels were more likely to live past 80. This was regardless of whether they have any cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as high blood pressure, […]

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