TOPLINE: High-intensity exercise suppresses ghrelin levels more than moderate-intensity exercise, leading to a greater reduction in hunger. This effect may be more pronounced in women than in men. METHODOLOGY: TAKEAWAY: IN PRACTICE: “Exercise should be thought of as a ‘drug,’ where the ‘dose’ should be customized based on an individual’s personal goals,” the lead author...
Tag: <span>Aerobic exercise</span>
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New molecule can mimic the effects of fasting and exercise
The illustration to the left shows the chemical structure of LaKe. The graphs to the right show how the blood concentrations of lactate and ketones (BHB) change over time in rats that have ingested either LaKe (blue curves) or a control substance (black curves). Both lactate and BHB can be seen to increase significantly in...
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Study shows aerobic exercise performed in the evening benefits elderly hypertensives more than morning exercise
by Maria Fernanda Ziegler, FAPESP MAY 17, 2024 Credit: Wellness Gallery Catalyst Foundation from Pexels Aerobic training is known to regulate blood pressure more effectively when practiced in the evening than in the morning. Researchers who conducted a study of elderly patients at the University of São Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP)...
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Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds
By Paul McClure Tai chi was found to be better than aerobic exercise at lowering problematic high blood pressure Depositphotos A new study has found that tai chi was significantly more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases....
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Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients
by FAPESP 1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. Both sessions were composed by pre- and post-interventions of blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) at rest and in response to the Stroop Color and...
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150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds
by Zachary Sweger, Pennsylvania State University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can significantly reduce liver fat, according to new research by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The team’s meta-analysis of 14 previous studies confirms that...
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Ten minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy found to reduce PTSD symptoms
by Lachlan Gilbert, University of New South Wales Ten minutes of aerobic exercise has led to patients reporting greater reduction of PTSD symptoms six months after treatment ended. Credit: Shutterstock Exposure therapy is one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but up to a half of all patients don’t respond to it....
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Is too much cardio bad for you? Study says probably not
by Jeff Dodge, Colorado State University Credit: Colorado State University Some research has shown that ultra-fit athletes such as marathon runners can have cardiac damage such as heart scarring or arrhythmia, raising the question of whether too much aerobic exercise can be a bad thing. But a recent study by Colorado State University found that while some ultra-athletes...
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Aerobic exercise could have the final say on fatty livers
A new Trinity study highlights that fitness may be a more important clinical endpoint for improvement in patients with fatty liver disease during exercise trials, rather than weight loss. The findings have been published in the medical journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a condition characterised by a build-up of...