Fitness
Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes
Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes Researchers found that resistance training (weightlifting) may be more effective than running in preventing diabetes and obesity. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science compared the effects of endurance exercise (running) and resistance exercise (weightlifting) on mice fed a high-fat diet, and found that […]
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The best Fitbits for your fitness and health
The best Fitbits for your fitness and health The best Fitbits for your fitness and health are still relevant despite Google’s acquisition, offering affordable options with advanced features like EKGs and blood oxygen level monitoring. Fitbit trackers are suitable for tracking overall activity and monitoring certain health metrics, but may not be ideal for hardcore […]
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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health Young adults (18-25 years old) are at a critical stage in their lives where behaviors that can harm heart health, such as smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity, become more common. The rate of heart disease among people under 40 […]
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Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases
Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases A new study published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology found that team sports can significantly lower blood pressure for people with high blood pressure and chronic conditions such as COPD and type 2 diabetes. The 12-week training program, which involved twice weekly […]
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Being fit might help your body handle dehydration
Being fit might help your body handle dehydration Research suggests that physically fit individuals may be better equipped to handle dehydration due to their increased voluntary running activity when deprived of water. A study using high-runner mice found that fitter animals increased their running distance and speed when water was removed, despite losing body weight […]
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Oura redesigns app with expanded stress tracking
Oura redesigns app with expanded stress tracking Oura is launching a redesigned app with expanded stress-tracking features to help users manage their stress levels. The new Cumulative Stress feature provides a weekly overview of how the body manages and recovers from sustained stress, using data from sleep, heart rate, temperature, and activity. Oura is working […]
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Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom Research suggests that being a sports fan can have negative effects on physical health, particularly among the most committed fans. The relationship between fandom and physical health isn’t just about excessive drinking or unhealthy eating; it’s also about emotional […]
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Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior
Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently announced new directives aimed at “reshaping the military’s culture” and restoring a “warrior ethos,” which he believes has been eroded by the inclusion of women in combat roles. However, historian Maurizio Valsania […]
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Exercising in nature is better for you than working out at the gym
Exercising in nature is better for you than working out at the gym Exercising in nature has been shown to have significant mental and physical benefits compared to exercising at the gym or indoors, including improved mood, reduced stress levels, and increased heart rate variability. The study found that participants who exercised in nature reported […]
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Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it can help you stick to your health goals by equipping you with psychological skills needed to successfully change behavior. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can increase motivation to look after one’s health, leading to a […]
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