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06/16/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Regular physical activity helps prevent or reduce artery stiffening linked to heart failure

If you want to keep your heart healthy, start taking up an exercise routine. According to a recent animal study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, exercise can prevent arterial stiffness linked to heart failure by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation along the arteries. Exercise also led to the reduction of harmful substances that […]

06/16/2020 / By Zoey Sky

9 Natural ways to relieve and prevent back pain

Upper back pain is an uncomfortable symptom with several causes, such as arthritis, injury or bad posture. While the pain can make you reluctant to move and stay active, one of the best ways to relieve your condition is through stretching exercises or treatments like acupuncture. Common causes of upper back pain Upper back pain may […]

06/01/2020 / By Janine Acero

Healing through exercise: Study finds physical activity can be used to prevent or treat depression

Exercise is medicine for depression, a study published in Current Sports Medicine Reports confirms. Researchers from Brazil and the U.K. suggest that exercise is an effective option for the prevention and treatment of depression. “The evidence of the use of physical activity and exercise for the management of depression is substantial and growing fast,” said Felipe Barreto Schuch […]

05/25/2020 / By Zoey Sky

No more excuses: Even short bursts of exercise offer many health benefits, researchers advise

Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can also offer […]

05/22/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Getting a daily dose of exercise can boost the brain power of obese and overweight individuals

Exercise improves brain functions in overweight and obese individuals, according to a recent review. Published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, it revealed that exercise altered the size of different areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. Exercise also enhanced the structural integrity of white matter, the tissue in the brain […]

05/19/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Don’t put the blame on “fat genes:” Jogging and other forms of exercise can keep obesity at bay

Staying healthy requires discipline. You need to follow a balanced diet, quit bad habits like smoking and drinking and exercise regularly. But for those who don’t like going to the gym, there are plenty of excuses to choose from, from being too busy with work to having genes that naturally make them fat. But according to a […]

05/15/2020 / By Janine Acero

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function […]

05/14/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Why older adults should do resistance training

It’s normal for the elderly to be reluctant to engage in certain physical activities since the last thing they want is to sustain injuries. However, in a position statement published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and backed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, researchers recommended resistance training to boost the well-being and longevity of older adults. The effects of […]

04/14/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists identify unique bacterium in the microbiomes of elite athletes that can improve the exercise capacity of sedentary people

Looking to increase your energy for exercise or just any sort of physical activity? The answer might lie in one particular type of bacterium. A recent study has illustrated how a specific kind of bacterium present in the guts of athletes could one day be used as a supplement to improve exercise capacity and boost energy. […]

03/23/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study reveals marathoners and elite athletes have high levels of gut bacterium that improve exercise endurance

Ever wonder how elite athletes are able to power through tough challenges? Well, it turns out it’s simply a matter of guts, or rather something that resides in their gut. A recent study highlighted how marathoners have unusually high levels of a bacterium in their digestive tracts that may be helping them go the distance. The findings come […]

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