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Could daily exercise prevent major heart disease in old age?
Research suggests that 20 minutes of daily exercise in early old age (70-75 years old) may best prevent major heart disease, including heart failure,...
The positive impact of physical fitness on primary school children
A new study finds that primary school children that partake in physical fitness have a better quality of life and improved concentration.
Physical fitness is...
Resistance training can improve sleep quality and help manage sarcopenia
According to new research, regular resistance training can help improve sleep quality in older people, reducing inflammation caused by sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is the term for...
Regular exercise improves mental health in pre-teen years
Research suggests regular exercise can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties.
A study by The University of Edinburgh has found that engaging...
Exercise is more effective than medicines for managing depression
The University of South Australia is calling for exercise to be the main approach for managing depression, as opposed to medication or counselling.
Exercise has...
Bed rest study shows dangers of long-term inactivity for blood sugar levels
A study involving 20 men lying in bed for two months shows the negative impact of long-term inactivity on blood sugar levels.
The University of...
The benefits of exercise for mental health
Lorna Rothery spoke to the European Psychiatric Association’s President, Professor Peter Falkai, about the benefits of exercise for mental health.
While exercise has often been...
Fitness levels can be accurately predicted using wearable devices
University of Cambridge researchers have developed a method of measuring fitness levels on wearable devices, without the need of exercising.
Normally, tests to accurately measure...
A quarter of former Olympians have an osteoarthritis diagnosis
A study suggests that competing at an elite level in sports is linked to a future osteoarthritis diagnosis and joint pain.
One in four retired...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise linked to increased longevity
Two-minute bursts of vigorous exercise totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to new research.
Research published in...
Regular exercise may improve the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine
Regular exercise may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 jab, with the likelihood of serious infection increasing with a lack of physical activity carried...
The soaring costs of physical inactivity on healthcare
The first-ever global report by WHO highlights the true cost of physical inactivity, including the impact of rising cases of heart disease, obesity, diabetes...
Exercise hormone reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A new mouse study has found that a hormone secreted during exercise reduces Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Dana Farber...
Regular exercise linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection
Regular exercise reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death.
In a new research project published in the British Journal of...
Too much screen time reduces physical activity levels in children
A new randomised clinical trial shows that controlling screen time can increase physical activity levels in children.
Screen time is a hot topic, with some...
Nordic walking enhances heart disease patient’s functional abilities
Evidence from a new randomised clinical trial suggests that Nordic walking can effectively boost the functional capacity of people with heart disease.
The University of...
How does exercise intensity impact your mood?
New research may explain why exercise intensity could determine your mood state the following day.
Exercise naturally increases ‘feel-good’ endorphins, the body’s natural happiness chemicals....
Not getting enough sleep can prevent weight loss maintenance
Not getting enough sleep may impact people’s weight loss goals, stopping them from keeping the weight off once it is lost, new research suggests.
A...
The benefits of exercise in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A new study finds that exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting several metabolic pathways.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is...
Tai Chi exercises improve recovery for older stroke survivors
A new study finds stroke survivors practising seated Tai Chi exercises had equal or a greater improvement in their recovery process.
Tai Chi exercises fuse...