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Cyclists perform better in open-ended laboratory tests, study finds

Scientists at the University of Kent's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences have discovered that cyclists can perform better when they do not have to pace their efforts.

26 Sep 2017

Long-term occupational strain linked to increased risk of hip osteoarthritis

People who in the course of their work put long-term physical strain on their bodies have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip. This is especially the case for lifting and carrying heavy loads over long periods of time.

26 Sep 2017

Review finds no increased cancer risk for people taking oral diabetes medication

People taking a new oral medication for Type 2 diabetes can breathe a sigh of relief concerning suspicions they might be at an increased risk for many types of cancer, according to Indiana University researchers.

26 Sep 2017

Study: 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week linked to lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease

Completing 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week (150 mins a week) is associated with a reduced risk of death and cardiovascular disease, according to the largest study of physical activity tracking 130000 people in 17 countries published in The Lancet.

25 Sep 2017

Trial explores measurable health benefits of community gardening

Ask someone who gardens what they love most about it, and, research has shown, the answer is almost always the same.

22 Sep 2017

Physical activity boosted cognition in breast cancer survivors, study says

A study conducted by a team of researchers at the San Diego School of Medicine, University of California, reported that physical activities can more than double the post-treatment mental processing speed of breast cancer survivors.

22 Sep 2017

Diet and exercise have potential to improve chemotherapy effectiveness in pediatric cancer patients

Diet and exercise may improve treatment outcomes in pediatric cancer patients, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.

21 Sep 2017

Exercise therapy alone seems to be effective for treating patients with neck pain

The queues for treatment with physiotherapists in Norwegian municipal clinics are often long. Perhaps unnecessarily long. It's a scenario that is probably true across the Western world.

20 Sep 2017

Comprehensive risk assessment can help prevent fall injuries among seniors

Every year, millions of senior citizens fall -; threatening their health, independence and even their lives. Fall injuries also rack up $31 billion annually in medical expenses, which is expected to rise as 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 every day.

20 Sep 2017

Increase in physical activity boosts breast cancer survivors’ mental processing speed

It is estimated that up to 75 percent of breast cancer survivors experience problems with cognitive difficulties following treatments, perhaps lasting years. Currently, few science-based options are available to help.

19 Sep 2017

New self-powered, wearable patch allows non-invasive monitoring of glucose in sweat

A new paper-based sensor patch developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York could allow diabetics to effectively measure glucose levels during exercise.

19 Sep 2017

Beta blockers offer no additional benefit for heart attack patients who take other drugs

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds beta blockers are not needed after a heart attack if heart-attack survivors are taking ACE inhibitors and statins.

19 Sep 2017

People with schizophrenia three times more likely to die than general population

People with schizophrenia are three times more likely to die, and die younger, than the general population, indicating a need for solutions to narrow this gap, according to research published in CMAJ.

18 Sep 2017

Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socializer, Foody or Freewheeler? New Australian dieting study

Two thirds of all Australian adults are overweight or obese leading to more than one disease complications such as a diabetes and heart disease. Management of weight includes one of the two tried and tested methods – maintaining a healthy diet regimen and regular exercise. It is most commonly seen that most people give up on their diet regimens and plans within a few days or weeks of starting on them and researchers at CSIRO have looked into why people give up their diets.

17 Sep 2017

Research shows how sportspeople struggle to adjust to life after retirement

New research shows how top-level sportspeople can struggle to adjust to life after retirement, with their identities continuing to be defined by their former careers.

14 Sep 2017

Study shows how regular exercise, stress reduction could lead to better health in lupus patients

Waking up in the morning with the joint pain, swelling and stiffness that accompanies lupus doesn't exactly inspire a workout.

14 Sep 2017

BetterYou Turmeric Spray ensures superior absorption for health benefits

To benefit from turmeric, it needs to be taken in a form that is easily absorbed by the body. Due to its hydrophobic nature, which causes molecules to clump together when coming in to contact with water in the gut, the key is to bypass the digestive system and absorb straight into the bloodstream.

14 Sep 2017

Older adults who had fallen more likely to experience car crashes, study finds

As we age, our ability to drive may help us live independently, shop for ourselves, and maintain social connections. Although car crash rates are low among older adults and are declining, older adults do still have higher rates of fatal crashes.

14 Sep 2017

New software could allow thermal cameras in mobile phones to track breathing problems

Researchers have developed new software that makes it possible to use low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track how fast a person is breathing.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers use NASA’s satellite data to forecast malaria outbreaks

In the Amazon Rainforest, few animals are as dangerous to humans as mosquitos that transmit malaria. The tropical disease can bring on high fever, headaches, and chills and is particularly severe for children and the elderly and can cause complications for pregnant women.

13 Sep 2017

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Cyclists perform better in open-ended laboratory tests, study finds

Long-term occupational strain linked to increased risk of hip osteoarthritis

Review finds no increased cancer risk for people taking oral diabetes medication

Study: 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week linked to lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease

Trial explores measurable health benefits of community gardening

Physical activity boosted cognition in breast cancer survivors, study says

Diet and exercise have potential to improve chemotherapy effectiveness in pediatric cancer patients

Exercise therapy alone seems to be effective for treating patients with neck pain

Comprehensive risk assessment can help prevent fall injuries among seniors

Increase in physical activity boosts breast cancer survivors’ mental processing speed

New self-powered, wearable patch allows non-invasive monitoring of glucose in sweat

Beta blockers offer no additional benefit for heart attack patients who take other drugs

People with schizophrenia three times more likely to die than general population

Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socializer, Foody or Freewheeler? New Australian dieting study

Research shows how sportspeople struggle to adjust to life after retirement

Study shows how regular exercise, stress reduction could lead to better health in lupus patients

BetterYou Turmeric Spray ensures superior absorption for health benefits

Older adults who had fallen more likely to experience car crashes, study finds

New software could allow thermal cameras in mobile phones to track breathing problems

Researchers use NASA’s satellite data to forecast malaria outbreaks

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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