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Released: 21-Nov-2024 8:05 AM EST
Nerve Damage Reduced in Prediabetic Mice with Diet, Exercise
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A low calorie diet and high intensity exercise can reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice, according to a Michigan Medicine study. Researchers say findings reinforce the potential of lifestyle factors to treat peripheral neuropathy, a prevalent and painful complication of obesity, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Hot Water Immersion Better than Cold to Maintain Exercise Performance
American Physiological Society (APS)

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in back-to-back races in a short time span. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20鈥22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Females Heal More Quickly than Males after Muscle Injuries
American Physiological Society (APS)

Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new study in mice. The findings support the idea of forming individualized treatment plans based on a person鈥檚 biological sex. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20鈥22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Kettlebell Training May Help Maintain Muscle Strength in Older Adults
American Physiological Society (APS)

Kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age, even in people who have not been physically active in the past. The findings from a new study will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20鈥22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Released: 20-Nov-2024 7:05 AM EST
Consortium for Health and Military Performance to Develop Holistic Health Approach Program for U.S. Space Force
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

The Uniformed Services University鈥檚 (USU) Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) is creating a comprehensive holistic health approach program tailored for the U.S. Space Force.

Released: 18-Nov-2024 3:00 PM EST
Pre-Workout Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness Gains in Late Postmenopausal Women
American Physiological Society (APS)

Drinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

麻豆传媒: Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
Released: 18-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
University of South Australia

Whether it鈥檚 ABC Listen鈥檚 Health Report or Mamamia鈥檚 But Are You Happy, podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits?

麻豆传媒: Is Weight Loss Surgery right for me?
Released: 8-Nov-2024 1:20 PM EST
Is Weight Loss Surgery right for me?
Hackensack Meridian Health

As year-end insurance deductibles are met and plans are made for a healthy start to the new year, many people choose to have elective health procedures such as bariatric surgery around this time. If considering this type of weight loss surgery, what should you keep in mind? A Hackensack Meridian Health expert shares some tips.

麻豆传媒: New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children
Released: 5-Nov-2024 10:00 AM EST
New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

Released: 4-Nov-2024 2:55 PM EST
Prolonged Sitting Can Sabotage Health, Even if You're Young and Active
University of Colorado Boulder

A new study of 1,000 adults found that meeting minimum physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the health hazards of prolonged sitting.

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麻豆传媒: Sweet Temptations: Expert Advice for Mindful Holiday Eating
Released: 25-Oct-2024 11:50 AM EDT
Sweet Temptations: Expert Advice for Mindful Holiday Eating
Virginia Tech

Halloween candy is everywhere. If you have kids in your home, the amount of candy around you may double or triple by Halloween night, and that鈥檚 not counting the bowl that made its way into your office 鈥 for guests, of course. This is only the beginning of candy season: we see you, Christmas and Valentine鈥檚 Day. How do you make sure you鈥檙e not mindlessly filling up on all the extra sweet treats? Samantha Harden, associate professor and exercise specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech, encourages us to enjoy the flavors of the season while remaining mindful and prioritizing movement.

21-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study Finds Intense Exercise May Suppress Appetite in Healthy Humans
Endocrine Society

A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

18-Oct-2024 2:55 PM EDT
Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology庐, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Could Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late middle age, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology庐, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 7:30 AM EDT
ACSM Announces Worldwide Fitness Trends for 2025
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of ACSM鈥檚 Health & Fitness Journal庐.

Released: 10-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Cycling for Critically Ill Patients Improves Physical Function, Reduces Hospital Stays: Systematic Review
McMaster University

A new systematic review led by researchers in Hamilton, Canada has shown that specialized in-bed cycling therapy, when used in the intensive care unit with critically ill patients, leads to better physical function and a one-day shorter length of stay in the ICU.

麻豆传媒: Echoes in the Brain: Why Today鈥檚 Workout Could Fuel Next Week鈥檚 Bright Idea
3-Oct-2024 5:30 AM EDT
Echoes in the Brain: Why Today鈥檚 Workout Could Fuel Next Week鈥檚 Bright Idea
Aalto University

In a pioneering longitudinal study, researchers tracked one person鈥檚 brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones. They found that the everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate and mood 鈥 both good and bad 鈥 could linger in our brains for over two weeks.



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