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·June 11, 2022·2 min read

Male Runners Who Are Energy Deficient May Be at Higher Risk for Fractures

Male runners who do not produce enough energy from their diet are at higher risk of stress fractures, a new study reports.

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·June 7, 2022·3 min read

Endurance Exercise May Affect Body’s Largest Artery Differently in Men and Women

The vascular age of male athletes who participate in endurance exercise is 10 years older than their chronological age. Female athletes showed no overall difference between vascular and chronological age.

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·May 31, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Sex Determines the Way Your Muscle “Talks” to Other Tissues in Your Body

Sex-specific circuits in muscles signal to other tissues and organs, processing muscle impact differently in males and females.

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·May 31, 2022·6 min read

When Should I Schedule My Exercise?

Women looking to reduce belly fat and blood pressure should exercise in the morning. Men who exercise in the evening showed improvements in metabolic and heart health, and improved overall emotional wellbeing.

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·May 28, 2022·5 min read

Link Between Exercise Intensity and Risk of Infection

Researchers identify the exertion level where aerosol particle emission increases exponentially, offering an explanation as to why exercise intensity may be linked to the transmission of infections.

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·May 16, 2022·1 min read

Exercise Increases Dopamine Release in Mice

Mouse study reveals exercise increases dopamine signaling in motor areas of the brain. The findings may explain why exercise eases symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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·May 12, 2022·5 min read

Healthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Healthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.

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·May 12, 2022·4 min read

Excessive Sports Training May Have Negative Effects on Mood State

Intense sports training may be good for the body, but it might not always be so good for the mind. Researchers found the more intense a training session is, the lower both mood and heart rate variability are the next day.

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·May 4, 2022·5 min read

Benefits of Exercise May Vary Greatly in Primary Mitochondrial Disease

The benefits of endurance exercise can vary based on the mutation types associated with primary mitochondrial disease, a new study reports.

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·April 25, 2022·5 min read

Controlling Blood Sugar May Improve Response to Exercise Training

Reducing glucose levels may mitigate the blood sugar associated blunting of the aerobic response, a new study reports.

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·April 20, 2022·5 min read

Stop the Clocks: Brisk Walking May Slow Biological Aging Process

A new study found a causal link between brisk walking and telomere length. Researchers found that 10 minutes of brisk walking per day was associated with longer life expectancy, and brisk walkers have up to 20 years' greater life expectancy than those who walk slowly.