Improvements in fitness can reduce your risk of heart failure, new research suggests, regardless of age. A new study has found that middle-aged men and women who improved their fitness over an eight-year period significantly lowered their likelihood of the condition. Middle aged and out of shape? It’s not too late to get fit —… [Continue Reading]
Simply Reducing Sitting and Moving More Can Help Diabetics
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Currently, patients with diabetes are encouraged to exercise at a moderately vigorous level regularly, but new research suggests that advising them to just spend less time sitting can be effective at improving health. New research led at the University of Leicester reveals that individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes would benefit from… [Continue Reading]
Exercise Improves Body Image and Mental Health
September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Getting enough exercise is good for the mind and body, and researchers are trying to understand why. A new study proposes that the positive effect may be partially explained by an improved body image and positive social interactions with others. We’ve heard it time and time again: exercise is good for us. And it’s not… [Continue Reading]
For Weight Loss, 30 Minutes of Exercise A Day Just As Effective as 60 Minutes
August 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Instead of sweating for an hour a day in a quest to lose weight, researchers have shown that only 30 minutes of physical activity is just as good. In a study of men assigned to exercise either an hour or just half an hour every day, the half-hour group were more successful in losing weight… [Continue Reading]
Good Mood Caused By Running Has Evolutionary Origin
March 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
Exercise, including running, brings an entire suite of benefits, including a great mood. New research is tackling why this is, and suggests that thanks to evolution, the human body is actually built to enjoy exercising. In the last century something unexpected happened: humans became sedentary. We traded in our active lifestyles for a more immobile… [Continue Reading]
Ab Circle Pro Review
November 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We all want toned, flatter abs but it seems we’re always looking for an easier way to reach our goal. We either don’t have the time needed to reach our goal or the right motivation. Whatever the cause, there is a thriving industry based around our desire to get in shape and our inability to… [Continue Reading]
Diet and Exercise Unlikely to Eliminate Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients
October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A study has found that a diet and exercise program alone is unlikely to eliminate mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients. Although the exercise program resulted in improved fitness and muscle strength, which is important in obese obstructive sleep apnea patients, diet and exercise alone should not be relied upon to treat… [Continue Reading]
Physically Fit Women Have Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer Mortality
March 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to researchers, physically fit women are less likely to die from breast cancer. The study of more than 14,000 women found that those with moderate or high aerobic fitness levels were much less likely to die from breast cancer. “Women in the study’s lowest fitness category were nearly three times more likely to… [Continue Reading]
Fitness Expert Creates MyActivity Pyramid to Help Adults Exercise
February 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The MyActivity Pyramid, a new fitness guide developed by a University of Missouri Extension fitness specialist, provides physical activity recommendations for adults in a fun and easy-to-understand format. “The MyActivity Pyramid offers a visual representation of the new physical activity guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the recommended amounts… [Continue Reading]
Fitness is Critical to Staying Mentally Sharp as We Age
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
New research published in the international journal Neurobiology of Aging by Marc Poulin, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. Poulin finds that physical activity benefits blood flow in the brain, and, as a result, cognitive abilities. “Being sedentary is now considered a risk factor for stroke… [Continue Reading]