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·August 29, 2023·3 min read

Small Steps, Big Change: How Light Activity Could Guard Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers will explore how light physical activities like walking can affect cognition in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's or related dementias. Unlike previous studies that focused on the total amount of light activity, the research will examine day-to-day variations in light physical activity.

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·August 7, 2023·5 min read

Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality

Researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can significantly enhance physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns. The study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, shows that chatbots can motivate individuals to increase their daily step count, consume more fruits and vegetables, and improve sleep duration and quality.

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·July 31, 2023·3 min read

Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences

Personal music selection significantly improves the motivation, emotional response, and satisfaction of gym-goers. Participants choosing their own music were found to be more motivated compared to those for whom the fitness facility selected the music.

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·July 25, 2023·4 min read

Light Exercise Enhances Executive Function

Researchers have discovered that mild forms of exercise, like walking, can improve mood and enhance the brain's executive function. The key to this improvement lies in our eyes - or more precisely, our pupils.

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·July 19, 2023·4 min read

Mild Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Regular mild exercise can enhance cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. The research discovered that low-intensity cycling three times a week for three months significantly improved the executive function of older adults, particularly those aged 68-78.

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·July 14, 2023·5 min read

Pedaling to Halt Parkinson’s: Intensive Exercise’s Genetic Role in Disease Progression

A new study demonstrates intensive exercise could decelerate the progression of Parkinson's disease by influencing brain plasticity. The research uncovers a novel mechanism underlying the positive effects of exercise, pinpointing its connection to motor control improvements.

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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Dull Benefits of Exercise on Cognition

Not getting sufficient sleep could offset the cognitive benefits gained from regular physical activity. Researchers studied cognitive function over 10 years in nearly 9000 English people aged 50 and over.

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·July 5, 2023·7 min read

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior lead to lower life quality.

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·July 3, 2023·6 min read

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Regular physical exercise, especially resistance training, can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Using a mice model, the team demonstrated a reduction in Alzheimer's indicators, like beta-amyloid plaques, and normalized stress hormone levels, following resistance exercise training.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Researchers developed a technique to identify and trace cell-secreted molecules, often called exercise factors or exerkines, produced during physical activity. Their research discovered nearly 200 different proteins whose presence in the blood changes due to exercise.

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·June 5, 2023·5 min read

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Active living could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even for individuals with a higher genetic susceptibility. The research revealed that high levels of physical activity, particularly moderate to vigorous intensity, were strongly linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Small Steps, Big Change: How Light Activity Could Guard Against Alzheimer’s

Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality

Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences

Light Exercise Enhances Executive Function

Mild Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Pedaling to Halt Parkinson’s: Intensive Exercise’s Genetic Role in Disease Progression

Sleep Deprivation May Dull Benefits of Exercise on Cognition

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Novel Antibody Repairs Acute Spinal Cord Lesions

Harsh Parenting Biologically Distorts Child Stress Regulation

Wearable Polygraph Tracks Deep-Body Stress Signals

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