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·March 25, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Can Improve Sleep Quality Even When You Don’t Perceive a Difference

Exercise may be a new prescription to help those with sleep problems. Researchers found rigorous exercise causes measurable changes in sleep quality, even if a person doesn't notice the difference.

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·March 23, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Boosts Blood Flow to the Brain

Exercise helps increase blood flow to the brain in older adults with mild memory loss.

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·March 22, 2021·4 min read

A Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-Burning

Drinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

Exercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems as Adults

Mouse study reveals maternal exercise during pregnancy reduced the transmission of metabolic disorders from obese parents, whether the disorder was apparent in the father or mother.

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·March 3, 2021·2 min read

Golf May Have More Benefit for Parkinson’s Than Tai Chi

For Parkinson's patients, golf is better than tai chi at improving movement and balance.

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·February 28, 2021·4 min read

Picture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With Autism

A new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD.

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·February 26, 2021·5 min read

How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety

From helping improve cognitive health to improving symptoms of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, researchers examine the benefits of exercise on brain health.

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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Help Slow Memory Loss for People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Embarking on a six-month aerobic exercise regime may help reduce cognitive decline for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 23, 2021·6 min read

Light Activity, Such as Gardening or Walking, Preserves Women’s Mobility During Aging

Women in their 60s who spent a few hours a day performing light physical activities, such as gardening or strolling, had a 46% lower risk of mobility loss than those who were less active.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Reduce Migraine Triggers

Migraine sufferers who embarked on two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week reported a significant decline in their migraine triggers, including stress, depression, and sleep problems.

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·February 18, 2021·3 min read

Omega-3 Supplements May Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise

Taking omega-3 supplements may help to reduce muscle soreness following exercise. Researchers found omega-3 reduced inflammation and decreased muscle damage post exercise.

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·February 16, 2021·3 min read

The Body Produces New Satiety Factor During Prolonged Exercise

During vigorous exercise, the body produces large amounts of the hormone GDF15, but the quantity is not sufficient enough to affect behavior or appetite.