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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Dull Benefits of Exercise on Cognition

Not getting sufficient sleep could offset the cognitive benefits gained from regular physical activity. Researchers studied cognitive function over 10 years in nearly 9000 English people aged 50 and over.

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·July 5, 2023·7 min read

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior lead to lower life quality.

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·July 3, 2023·6 min read

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Regular physical exercise, especially resistance training, can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Using a mice model, the team demonstrated a reduction in Alzheimer's indicators, like beta-amyloid plaques, and normalized stress hormone levels, following resistance exercise training.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Researchers developed a technique to identify and trace cell-secreted molecules, often called exercise factors or exerkines, produced during physical activity. Their research discovered nearly 200 different proteins whose presence in the blood changes due to exercise.

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·June 5, 2023·5 min read

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Active living could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even for individuals with a higher genetic susceptibility. The research revealed that high levels of physical activity, particularly moderate to vigorous intensity, were strongly linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Step Up for Brain Health: Walking Boosts Brain Networks, Combats Alzheimer’s

Walking can enhance connections within and between three critical brain networks, one of which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. The research, involving older adults with normal cognitive function and those with mild cognitive impairment, showcased an improvement in memory recollection abilities after a 12-week walking exercise regimen.

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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Running Rewires the Aging Brain: Exercise Protects Memory Function

Physical activity, particularly running, has been found to rewire aging brains, helping to preserve memory functions. Researchers revealed long-term running keeps older neurons wired, potentially preventing age-related memory loss and neurodegeneration. This effect is believed to be especially beneficial for neurons born during early adulthood, whose circuitry is modifiable through midlife exercise. The findings underscore the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining cognitive health as we age.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

Physically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance.

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·May 22, 2023·5 min read

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

Regular physical activity can reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage. Analyzing data from 686 patients, researchers found that those who reported regular physical activity had significantly smaller hemorrhages than inactive individuals.

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·May 20, 2023·5 min read

Exercise Heightens Brain’s Food Cue Reactivity

Exercise appears to amplify the brain's response to food cues, a new study reports. The researchers observed that running increased the reactivity of certain brain regions linked to attention, anticipation of reward, and memory. These changes occurred independently of overall alterations in brain blood flow.

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·May 19, 2023·8 min read

Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S

Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany, and the Netherlands, the study reveals that Americans take fewer walking trips and face higher fatality rates.

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exercise

Sleep Deprivation May Dull Benefits of Exercise on Cognition

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Step Up for Brain Health: Walking Boosts Brain Networks, Combats Alzheimer’s

Running Rewires the Aging Brain: Exercise Protects Memory Function

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

Exercise Heightens Brain’s Food Cue Reactivity

Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S

How Your Brain Saves Nostalgia From Scandals

Dietary Lecithin Linked to Lower Cognitive Impairment

How to Map Brain Circuits Without Touching a Single Neuron

Overlooked Blood Cell May Tracks Parkinson’s Brain Changes

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