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Symptoms of psychosis in teens and young adults may be reduced after a first psychosis episode through exercise, according to new findings. Study author Joseph Firth said, “Establishing an exercise regime for people with psychosis is likely to be much more effective when they are younger, and in the earliest stages of treatment. Getting people ...click here to read more

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be improved with a healthy body weight and exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and can lead to pain, fatigue, and stiffness. But research has shown regular exercise can help improve it. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) outlined recommendations for patients with ...click here to read more

Watermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body produce nitric oxide, which helps improve blood circulation. Much ...click here to read more

Mental health and brain power can be restored with vigorous exercise in older adults. The findings were uncovered through the use of imaging scans by UC Davis Health System, revealing that vigorous exercise increases levels of two common neurotransmitters that are responsible for messaging and communication within the brain. The neurotransmitters are glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia pain relief using vibration exercise shows promise and regular exercise for fibromyalgia patients is considered safe. The findings come from researchers at Indiana University who conducted a pilot study. They found that whole-body vibration exercise may reduce pain experienced in fibromyalgia, and this in turn can go on to improve the patients’ quality of ...click here to read more

If tossing and turning is part of your nighttime routine and waking up tired is your reality, we have a simple solution for your sleep troubles. But before we reveal a quick and easy tip to get you making more “zzz’s” and less yawns, let’s talk a little bit about sleep. Sleep is an integral ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer aggressiveness in obese patients is reduced by exercise and healthy habits. Obesity is a risk factor for poor overall health and has been shown to increase complications for many health conditions as well. Therefore, it is of no surprise that combating obesity can help improve outcomes of prostate cancer. The prostate is surrounded ...click here to read more

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients suffer from infection and inflammation, but exercise has been shown to help enhance quality of life. There are numerous benefits from exercise for overall good health, but more so for those with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease which currently does not have a cure. CF mainly affects ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with impaired exercise capacity and poor aerobic fitness. The findings come from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, where researchers found that patients with sleep apnea intrinsically burn more oxygen during physical activity, compared to those who do not have the sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea ...click here to read more

In older men, regular exercise has been found to reduce the risk of falls that lead to serious health complications and negatively impact their quality of life. Study author Dr. Thomas Gill said, “The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in men than in women.” The study ...click here to read more

Everyone is talking about exercise benefits, from your doctor to your friends and family. The trend in exercising has really grown in the last few years, and for a good reason. Exercise helps you lose weight, build and maintain muscle, and even improve cardiovascular and respiratory health – and that’s just the short list of ...click here to read more

When was the last time you exercised? If you’re scratching your head trying to remember you could be putting your heart at risk. Exercise continues to make headlines as more and more research comes about revealing the endless benefits it provides to overall health, and in particular to the heart. The latest findings are published ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that ongoing aerobic activity may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease which is a disorder that affects the nervous system. J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, said, “Aerobic exercise means vigorous exercise, which makes you hot, sweaty and tired.” Examples of aerobic exercise include briskly ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that exercise may lower the risk of heart disease in people who suffer from depression. It has been found that in inactive depressed people their aortas are inflamed and stiff which are two signs of heart disease. On the other hand in depressed people who exercise aortas remain flexible and do ...click here to read more