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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.

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·April 14, 2022·2 min read

Exercise May Protect Brain Volume by Keeping Insulin and BMI Levels Low

The role exercise plays in maintaining insulin levels and BMI may help protect brain volume and stave off dementia in older adults.

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·April 14, 2022·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’s

Older adults who lived a healthier lifestyle not only added years to their life expectancy, they also had a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 3, 2022·2 min read

Exercise Improves Health Markers in Young Female Survivors of Childhood Trauma

A progressive exercise training program may help mitigate some of the psychological and physiological effects of adverse childhood experiences in otherwise healthy young women.

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·April 1, 2022·5 min read

Exercise May Reduce Depression Symptoms and Boost Effects of Therapy

Thirty minutes of exercise can reduce symptoms of depression for up to 75 minutes following a workout and improve the outcome of therapies aimed at treating depression.

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·March 11, 2022·2 min read

Exercise May Treat Long COVID-Induced Diabetes and Depression

Regular exercise may break inflammation associated with long-COVID that leads to diabetes, depression, and cognitive impairment in the months following infection.

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·March 3, 2022·5 min read

How Many Daily Walking Steps Needed for Longevity Benefit?

A new meta-analysis of 15 studies reveals the optimum number of steps people of different age ranges should take per day in order to maximize longevity.

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·February 28, 2022·3 min read

Physical Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study links cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Older adults with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a 33% reduced risk for developing Alzheimer's.