by Sahmyook University Researchers from Korea conducted a pre- and post-exercise comparative analysis to evaluate the impact of EX1 on exercise in older adults. They found significant improvement in their physical function and a slight increase in their lower-limb muscle mass. Credit: Wan‑hee Lee from Sahmyook University, KoreaThe natural aging process often results in a...
Adolescents who have poor cardiorespiratory fitness or are obese have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, serious enough to qualify them for disability pension due to a chronically reduced work capacity. The findings also suggest that a small improvement in fitness is associated with a lower risk. “In the study, we...
By Jenna Fletcher Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Everyone, including males, has some breast tissue. For many males, the breast tissue never enlarges. For some, however, it expands due to hormonal changes, certain medications, or an underlying medical condition. Some people call this condition “man boobs,” which may feel like an...
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study from the University of Anglia demonstrates that physical fitness in middle age is important for a healthy retired life. Especially, it focuses on the crucial role of physical exercise in those over 55 years of age, in ensuring not just physical fitness, but mental and social resilience....
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Paula Field Although there is evidence that exercise can boost mental health, scientists know less about whether physical fitness can prevent the onset of mental health conditions. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis take a closer look. Common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are a growing global...
by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter Toning them can be a challenge, but the “triceps extension” and variations of this key strength training move make up the core of an effective training routine. For the basic triceps extension, lie flat on a mat with knees bent and hip-width apart or on a weight bench with feet...
Exercise has potential to improve non-motor as well as motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), including cognitive function, report investigators in a review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. PD is a slowly progressive disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. While traditionally regarded as a movement disorder, it is now known to be a heterogeneous multisystem disorder – in recognition of the significant impact that non-motor symptoms have...
New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health care professionals. ‘Driving with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment’ helps medical teams with the appropriate assessment and management of patients. Researchers from Newcastle University, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Newcastle Biomedical...
Skip this important habit—23% of people do—and you‘re worse off than if you were a chronic smoker, or had heart disease or diabetes. In fact, we’ve seen before that a certain type of exercise can make your body act like it’s nine years younger. But a brand new study out of the Cleveland Clinic reveals that pure workaholics–many of whom are the type of people who never find the time to exercise–are creating worse...
But to maximize the benefits of strength training, make sure you’re not making these common mistakes. Mistake number 1: Letting momentum drive your workout. If you power through repetitions at a rapid clip, chances are that you’re using momentum rather than controlled muscle movement to do those reps. To get the most out of each...
