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11/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Exercise improves BDNF expression in hypertensive patients

Exercise has been linked to improvements in the blood pressure levels of people with hypertension. A study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, investigated the effects of exercise on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) of hypertensive individuals. Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were made to undergo physical exercise. The researchers obtained the hippocampus of […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Counteracting damage from physical training: Caffeine supplementation found to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and stimulate muscle growth in athletes

People around the world just love their daily caffeine fix. In the United States alone, at least 84 percent of the population drinks at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Now, a new study led by researchers from the University Centre of Várzea Grande and the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil revealed that athletes could also benefit […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New evidence suggests strength training can fight off depression

You may want to add weights to your regular workout routine, as the benefits of strength training go beyond the physical. New research published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal suggested that regular strength training may help fight off depression. Researchers in the study looked at the results of 33 randomized, controlled trials on depression and […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Listening to music and videos while you work out can distract you from how hard you’re working, improving performance

Listening to music or watching a video while working out can distract you from how tough your routines truly are, according to a report that appeared in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The study, led by researchers for the University of North Carolina, assessed whether listening to music, watching a video, or a combination of both […]

01/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New research shows that even a single workout session can provide lasting protection for your heart

Many studies have shown that physical activity is beneficial to an individual’s general well-being especially heart health. Moreover, even a single workout session can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke immediately, according to a review of studies. “Our work provides new evidence on the potency of exercise as a heart protector, both in the […]

12/27/2017 / By Janine Acero

Confirmed: Exercise during pregnancy yields many benefits for both mother and baby

There is now a strong scientific evidence that recommending moderate exercise to a pregnant mother is safe and beneficial for her and her growing baby. The new study – carried out by experts from Camilo José Cela University (UCJC) in accordance with the recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – defines the physical […]

11/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

Weights over cardio for longevity: New study finds pumping iron at least twice a week reduces cancer risk — doing both increases life expectancy by 30%

Strength training may improve longevity and significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology. According to the researchers, this is because strength training exercises — which include weight lifting, push-ups, and squats — are more strenuous and demanding compared with the seemingly more attractive aerobic activities such […]

09/30/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Just move: It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you do something, according to international study

Meeting the recommended amount of exercise regardless of the activity undertaken may help improve the body’s overall well being, a study in The Lancet has revealed. According to researchers, physical activity of any kind may reduce the odds of suffering heart disease and subsequent death. Health experts at the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences […]

09/16/2017 / By Russel Davis

Cut asthma symptoms in half in just two months when you eat right and exercise, study finds

A recent study revealed that a combination of healthy diet and exercise may improve asthma symptoms in just two months. As part of the research, Danish health experts monitored 125 asthma patients who took lifestyle interventions for eight weeks. The findings revealed that patients who underwent exercise classes three times a week and followed a low-glycemic index diet […]

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