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·April 17, 2023·5 min read

Possible ‘Steps’ to Revealing Super-Agers

Brain performance improves in older adults when they combine cognitively demanding tasks with walking.

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·April 13, 2023·5 min read

Time Out: We All Need a Three-Day Weekend

A three-day weekend is good for our health, a new study reports. An extra day of rest improves sleep duration, increases physical activity and was associated with overall healthier behaviors.

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·April 12, 2023·6 min read

Whether Physical Exertion Feels Easy or Hard May Be Due to Dopamine Levels

Dopamine plays a vital role in why exercise and physical activity feels easy to some, but exhausting to others, a new study reports. The findings could lead to more effective ways to help people begin and stick to exercise regimes, and sheds new light on fatigue associated with depression and Parkinson's disease.

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·April 6, 2023·4 min read

How Environment Influences Physical Activity

Study investigates the influence of social and built environments on people's physical activity levels.

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·April 3, 2023·3 min read

Diet and Lifestyle Program Reverses Biological Age

Diet and lifestyle programs designed to impact DNA methylation resulted in an average decrease in biological aging of 4.6 years, a new study reports.

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·March 25, 2023·5 min read

Detecting Exercise Exhaustion With Smart Sportswear

A new textile sensor precisely measures body movements without the need for electronic components. The sensor, which can be added to workout clothing, can predict in real-time how exhausted you get during exercise.

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·March 19, 2023·9 min read

Physical Exercise Helps to Improve Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Exercise helps to improve the severity of the movement-related symptoms and the overall well-being of those suffering from Parkinson's disease.

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·March 16, 2023·2 min read

Exercise Decreases Suicide Attempts in Those With Mental and Physical Illness

Engaging in an exercise program reduced suicidal thoughts and actions in patients with mental and physical health problems who previously had suicidal ideations.

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·March 13, 2023·4 min read

Mental Fatigue Can Impair Physical Performance

Partaking in mentally demanding tasks and experiencing mental fatigue can have a significant impact on your physical exercise performance, a new study reports.

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·March 11, 2023·4 min read

Exercise Is Even More Effective Than Counselling or Medication for Depression

Exercise is an effective way to help with the treatment of a range of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety. In fact, exercise could be more effective than medication and counseling for depression.

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·March 3, 2023·6 min read

A Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet Goals

People who reported better quality of sleep health during a 12-month program of weight loss and exercise were more likely to follow the diet's caloric restrictions and exercise regime than those who had poor sleep health, researchers report.

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·February 26, 2023·4 min read

Exercise More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health

Exercise intervention that lasts 12 weeks or less appears to be most effective at reducing mental health symptoms, especially for those suffering from anxiety and depression. Higher-intensity exercise proved more beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression than longer-duration programs.