Fitness
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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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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