Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Poor sleep in children linked to development of diabetes later in life

A latest UK study has found that deficiency of adequate sleep in children could be linked to their risk of developing diabetes later in life. The study notes that every extra hour of sleep a child gets per night is associated with a lower body weight and increased lean muscle mass and less blood sugar. The study is published this week in the journal Pediatrics.

15 Aug 2017

Cardiac stem cell infusions could help reverse aging process in the heart, study shows

Cardiac stem cell infusions could someday help reverse the aging process in the human heart, making older ones behave younger, according to a new study from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute.

14 Aug 2017

Symposium explores interaction between age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and diseases

During the "Novel Implications for Blood Flow and Vascular Dysfunction in Non-cardiovascular Related Disease" symposium at the APS Cardiovascular Aging: New Frontiers and Old Friends conference, researchers will present findings that emphasize the interaction between age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and disease whose risk increases with age.

14 Aug 2017

Endothelial function, effect of exercise in women may be linked more to menopausal status than fitness

High physical fitness is known to be related to enhanced blood vessel dilation and blood flow (endothelial function) in aging men.

14 Aug 2017

Potential strategies to combat cardiovascular aging

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and growing older is the greatest- and most inevitable- risk factor for it.

14 Aug 2017

High income individuals more likely to be ‘weekend warriors’, research finds

New research led by American Cancer Society researchers in collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Georgia State University used activity monitors to find that higher income individuals are more likely to be "weekend warriors," getting most of their activity on only a few days a week, and also spend more time in sedentary pursuits.

11 Aug 2017

Action-consequence feature of unitization strategy improves memory in older adults, study shows

The next time you hear about the possibility of rain on the weather forecast, try imagining the umbrella tip being lodged in your home's door lock, blocking you from locking it. This mental exercise could prevent you from leaving home without an umbrella.

11 Aug 2017

Obesity and depression are entwined, yet scientists don’t know why

About 15 years ago, Dr. Sue McElroy, a psychiatrist in Mason, Ohio, started noticing a pattern. People came to see her because they were depressed, but they frequently had a more visible ailment as well: They were heavy.

11 Aug 2017

Mental health crucial to overall wellbeing of athletes

Athletes at all levels are pressured to be physically superior, which can cause many to overlook their mental health needs.

10 Aug 2017

Animal study shows how being bullied can have dramatic effects on sleep

New research from McLean Hospital neuroscientists shows in an animal model that being bullied can have long-term, dramatic effects on sleep and other circadian rhythm-related functions, symptoms that are characteristic of clinical depression and other stress-induced mental illnesses.

10 Aug 2017

Medical experts at UT Physicians provide tips for healthy start to new school year

Parents can make sure their children get the new school year off to a healthy start by getting checkups for them during the summer break.

10 Aug 2017

Routinely used hospital tool can predict poor outcomes in liver transplant recipients

A routinely used hospital tool can predict which liver transplant recipients are more likely to do poorly after surgery, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai.

10 Aug 2017

An exercise pill for heart failure patients

According to latest research, scientists at the Ottawa University, Canada have come up with a pill that can mimic the effects of regular exercise. This could be significantly beneficial to heart failure patients. The study was published in the journal Nature.

10 Aug 2017

Early detection, treatment of frailty may help elderly people live healthier lives

Age-related frailty may be a treatable and preventable health problem, just like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, highlights a review in Frontiers in Physiology.

9 Aug 2017

New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It affects more than 5 million Americans.

9 Aug 2017

Sugar reduction can lead to improvement in health of overweight children and adults

Osteopathic physicians suggest shifting the conversation from weight to health for overweight children and adults, asking patients to reduce their sugar intake to see measurable improvements in metabolic function.

7 Aug 2017

‘Bureaucratic ninjas’ slice red-tape to battle health disparities

When a receptionist hands out a form to fill out at a doctor’s office, the questions are usually about medical issues: What’s the visit for? Are you allergic to anything? Up to date on vaccines?

7 Aug 2017

Scientists develop way of producing 3D data to show cardiac conduction system in detail

A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue. A team of scientists from Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Manchester, Aarhus University and Newcastle University, have developed a way of producing 3D data to show the cardiac conduction system - the special cells that enable our hearts to beat - in unprecedented detail.

From The University of Manchester 4 Aug 2017

University of Rhode Island professor leads team expanding clinical practice guidelines for neck pain

A professor at the University of Rhode Island led an international team of experts who spent several years revising and expanding clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of neck pain.

3 Aug 2017

Yoga appears to lessen symptoms of depression

People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder, according to studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

3 Aug 2017

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Poor sleep in children linked to development of diabetes later in life

Cardiac stem cell infusions could help reverse aging process in the heart, study shows

Symposium explores interaction between age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and diseases

Endothelial function, effect of exercise in women may be linked more to menopausal status than fitness

Potential strategies to combat cardiovascular aging

High income individuals more likely to be ‘weekend warriors’, research finds

Action-consequence feature of unitization strategy improves memory in older adults, study shows

Obesity and depression are entwined, yet scientists don’t know why

Mental health crucial to overall wellbeing of athletes

Animal study shows how being bullied can have dramatic effects on sleep

Medical experts at UT Physicians provide tips for healthy start to new school year

Routinely used hospital tool can predict poor outcomes in liver transplant recipients

An exercise pill for heart failure patients

Early detection, treatment of frailty may help elderly people live healthier lives

New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Sugar reduction can lead to improvement in health of overweight children and adults

‘Bureaucratic ninjas’ slice red-tape to battle health disparities

Scientists develop way of producing 3D data to show cardiac conduction system in detail

University of Rhode Island professor leads team expanding clinical practice guidelines for neck pain

Yoga appears to lessen symptoms of depression

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

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Newsletters you may be interested in