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Standing and exercise are linked to lower odds of obesity, according to new findings published in the latest Mayo Clinic Proceedings. It is well known that sedentary behavior is linked with poor health outcomes, but it was not previously known if standing could negate these effects. A research team explored standing habits in relation to ...click here to read more

Presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference, researchers reported that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help improve exercise performance and lower risk of heart disease. In addition to controlling calcium and phosphate in the blood Vitamin D plays a big role in the formation of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D can ...click here to read more

New research has revealed that regular exercise after a heart attack can protect against depression. The data, from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study in Norway, examined 189 patients prior to entering a hospital for a heart attack. The researchers aimed to determine the effectiveness of exercise on depressive symptoms post heart attack. By examining data over ...click here to read more

Low-weight, high-repetition resistance exercise has been found to increase bone density in adults by eight percent. The new findings challenge the assumption that to build bone mineral density heavy weight-training is required. An increase in bone density was found in the hips, legs, pelvis, arms and spine. The researchers suggest that this type of training ...click here to read more

Recent research revealed that a fit body can lead to a younger brain. The study, led by Dr. Hideaki Soya from the University of Tsukuba, researched the benefits of physical exercise on the aging brain using neuroimaging. The researchers uncovered that there is a direct relationship between exercise and brain activity and function. Their research ...click here to read more

Preventing arthritis in your hands can be achieved with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, which can ...click here to read more

An essential part of efficiently managing type 2 diabetes involves exercise, but many diabetics report that exercise is far too difficult. The findings come from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Women, in particular, experience an exercise barrier, which contributes to a more sedentary life and leads to worsened health. Associate professor Amy Huebschmann, ...click here to read more

Depression after a heart attack can be combated by quitting smoking and getting regular exercise, according to new findings. The research was conducted by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Manuela Abreu from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, said, “Depression is almost three times more common in people who have had a heart attack than ...click here to read more

Research from Concordia University in Montreal unveiled that 30 minutes a day of exercise can improve asthma symptoms. Millions of individuals suffer from asthma, and reports show many of them do not have proper control of it. Daily, year-round exercise can offer better control of symptoms for asthma sufferers. Asthma is a respiratory condition that ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can lead to infertility in women, but research suggests exercise and weight loss can help women regain fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine system disorder affecting female fertility and reproduction. Ovaries become enlarged and small collections of fluid build up. An ultrasound will be able to determine if a woman ...click here to read more

Exercise can seem near impossible if you have arthritis pain. Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, and there are over 100 different types of arthritis. No one is immune to developing arthritis; it affects an estimated 50 million American adults. Arthritis can leave your joints feeling stiff, swollen, and sore, and it can ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed a link between tai chi and improved physical capacity among seniors with certain chronic conditions. The findings showed improvement among those with breast cancer, heart failure, osteoarthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tai chi originated in ancient China and utilizes slow, flowing, gentle movements ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk is much higher when a person has a history of heavy smoking, no exercise and bad diet, this according to new findings. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were responsible for the new research which was conducted on women. Previous research supports that a healthy diet and exercise can reduce a ...click here to read more

Benefits of exercise are well known but a new study suggests that if you exercised in your youth, you can reduce your risk of death in later life. Researchers from the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center examined 75,000 women aged 40 to 70 from the Shanghai’s Women’s Health Study. The study included baseline information for the women ...click here to read more