Link between genes and ability to exercise found
Study identifies a genetic mutation that reduces the ability to efficiently exercise.... Read More...
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Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity
Participating in sports can help to reduce risk factors and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Indoor team athletics based sports were associated with lowering depression and anxiety.... Read More...
Physical activity is good for your appetite, too
Not only does exercise help burn those extra calories, but it can also have a protective effect against overeating, a new study reports.... Read More...
Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function
People with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease can benefit significantly from a six-month aerobic training program. Aerobic exercise helps improve brain glucose metabolism and executive function, in addition to increasing cardiorespiratory fitness. ... Read More...
High-tempo music may make exercise easier and more beneficial
High-tempo music may increase the benefits of exercise and reduce perceived effort, particularly if listened to during endurance training. ... Read More...
High and low exercise intensity found to influence brain function differently
Low-intensity exercise triggers brain networks associated with cognitive control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise activates networks involved in emotional processing.... Read More...
Eating disorders linked to exercise addiction
Exercise addiction is almost four times as common in those with eating disorders. ... Read More...
Exercise boosts memory like caffeine
Short bouts of aerobic exercise can improve working memory as much as caffeine can. Additionally, exercise can help curb the negative effects of caffeine withdrawal, such as fatigue, headaches, and bad moods.... Read More...
A replacement for exercise?
Sestrin, a naturally occurring compound, mimics many of the effects of exercise in mouse and fly models. The findings could help with the development of medications to help combat muscle wasting associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Exercise is good for your brain’s gray matter
Cardiorespiratory exercise improves gray matter volume in areas of the brain associated with age-related cognitive decline. The findings add weight to the previous studies which link physical activity to neuroprotection against age-related cognitive decline.... Read More...
Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be Self-Acceptance
Researchers urge people to reframe negative messages about eating and weight loss for the new year ahead.... Read More...
Report links recommended physical activity levels to lower risk of seven cancers
7.5 to 15 hours of physical activity a week can help reduce the risk of developing seven types of cancer, a new study reports.... Read More...