Fitness
Why your plans to workout go wrong
Why your plans to workout go wrong Many people struggle to stick to their exercise plans due to an “all-or-nothing” mindset, where they abandon their plan altogether rather than modifying it. Research by Michelle Segar and her colleagues identified four components of this all-or-nothing thinking: rigid idealized criteria for exercising, seeking excuses for not exercising, […]
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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all Weighted vests are a low-tech, high-impact way to add resistance to everyday activities, promoting bone health and weight loss. The human body adapts to environmental stress by recruiting muscle fibers more effectively, improving strength and performance, and increasing cardiac […]
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges Philadelphia’s walkable streets and public parks offer opportunities for older residents to stay active, but challenges persist due to inadequate public transit and accessibility. The city’s senior population has been growing rapidly, with one […]
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How exercise fights muscle weakening that comes with age
How exercise fights muscle weakening that comes with age A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that exercise can reverse muscle weakening that comes with age by lowering a gene regulator called DEAF1. The study, led by Hong-Wen Tang at Duke-NUS Medical School, suggests that DEAF1 pushes […]
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift Midlife weight gain can start years before menopause due to hormonal shifts that begin during perimenopause, leading to gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. The real metabolic shift happens during […]
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Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects?
Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects? Diet and exercise programs can help minimize chemotherapy side effects and increase treatment retention, according to new research. A virtual diet and exercise program was found to be feasible and effective in reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and constipation in patients receiving standard chemotherapy […]
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Can calorie cuts rewire muscle for better blood sugar control?
Can calorie cuts rewire muscle for better blood sugar control? Researchers found that restricting calories dramatically rewires proteins in rat skeletal muscle, causing molecular changes that boost insulin sensitivity, crucial for blood sugar control in older adults. The study identified two key proteins, Lmod1 and Ehbp1l1, associated with greater muscle glucose uptake, which have strong […]
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Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all
Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all Zombies, Run!, a popular fitness app, was initially sold to a new company but has been bought back by co-creator and author Naomi Alderman. The app, which combines running/walking with post-apocalyptic audio storytelling, had around 10 million users worldwide when it was first founded in 2012. […]
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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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