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·November 28, 2021·5 min read

Exercise May Reduce Brain Inflammation, Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s

Physical activity appears to reduce microglial activation and improve cognition in the aging human brain, researchers report.

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·November 17, 2021·3 min read

Exercise Increases the Body’s Own ‘Cannabis’ Which Reduces Chronic Inflammation

For people with arthritis, exercise reduces pain and lowers levels of inflammatory cytokines. Exercise also increases the production of natural endocannabinoids. Researchers found the way exercise promotes these changes was due to altered gut microbes.

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·November 11, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Linked to Better Mental Health

People who exercise more, specifically when they embark on physical activities outdoors, experience less depression and anxiety than those who didn't exercise.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

Anxiety Effectively Treated With Exercise

A 12-week program of moderate to strenuous exercise significantly helps relieve anxiety symptoms, a new study reports.

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·October 15, 2021·4 min read

Genes Play Key Role in Exercise Outcomes

A new study reveals our genes play a key role in how our bodies respond to exercise. Researchers also identified specific genes that influence the outcome of different types of physical activity.

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·October 7, 2021·4 min read

Nature-Based Activities Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Participating in nature-based activities including exercise, gardening, and conservation, helps improve mood and reduce anxiety for those with mental health problems.

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·September 29, 2021·4 min read

Study Identifies Protein Important for Motor Coordination and Exercise Performance

Neurturin, a muscle-produced protein, improves muscular metabolism, motor coordination, and exercise performance in mouse models. The discovery could have implications for treating ALS and other disorders associated with neurological disorders that affect muscles.

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·September 16, 2021·3 min read

Consuming Fruit and Vegetables and Exercising Can Make You Happier

First of a kind study reveals the causal relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption, exercise, and happiness, rather than a generalized correlation.

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·September 10, 2021·5 min read

Regular Exercise May Lower Risk of Developing Anxiety by Almost 60%

Those who exercise regularly may lower their risk of developing anxiety by 60%, researchers report.

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·August 24, 2021·5 min read

Transcranial Stimulation Enhances Beneficial Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Gait in Parkinson’s Patients

A new small-scale study reveals transcranial direct current stimulation improved gait and increased the benefits of aerobic exercise in Parkinson's patients.

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·August 23, 2021·4 min read

Hormone Irisin Is Found to Confer Benefits of Exercise on Cognitive Function

Irisin, a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise, improved cognitive function and lowered levels of inflammation in mouse models. The findings have implications for the development of treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.