Scientists have found cognitive benefits from regular exercise for people at risk for dementia. sofie delauw/Stocksy Physical activity can offer multiple benefits, from weight management to decreasing the risk of heart disease. It may also help lower the risk of developing dementia. Another area of interest is the effects of physical activity after dementia has already been diagnosed....
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Physical activity may lessen pain intensity for cancer survivors
by Wiley Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have had cancer often experience ongoing pain, but a new study reveals that being physically active may help lessen its intensity. The study is published in Cancer. Although physical activity has been shown to lessen various types of pain, its effects on cancer-related pain are unclear. To investigate, a...
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Study: Physical activity can’t counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
by Laval University Credit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, a professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author....
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Could physical activity help lower the risk of AFib and stroke?
Being more physically active could help lower the risk of experiencing a range of cardiovascular events. Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal heart rhythm that can harm cardiovascular health.Study findings presented at the ESC Congress 2023 found that higher levels of physical fitness were associated with decreased risk for atrial fibrillation, stroke, and...
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Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
by University of Eastern Finland Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower levels of fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, RRMS. A lower disability rate was also associated with less fatigue. The study was published in the journal Multiple...
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University of Limerick, Ireland research reveals that lower levels of physical activity can protect against depression among older adults
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK Press release (11/7/23) Brand new research from University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed that even moderate daily physical activity can reduce the risk of depression. The new study, conducted by physical activity and mental health experts at University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin, has shown that a physical activity dose...
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Lack of sleep found to lessen cognitive benefits of physical activity
by University College London Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we get older, but this protective effect may be diminished for people who are not getting enough sleep, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at cognitive function over 10...
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Clear chemical connection between physical activity and brain health
By Bronwyn Thompson April 18, 2023 Scientists unlock key chemical mechanisms that link brain health with muscle use Depositphotos The link between physical activity and brain health is not new, with many studies showing how exercise can boost function, from easing depression to staving off cognitive decline. Now, scientists have shown in cell studies that the connection may be more direct, which opens the door to...
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Study shows physical activity prevents, not just delays, cancer recurrence in patients previously treated for colon cancer
PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER IMAGE: PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER’S DR. JUSTIN BROWN CREDIT: PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER BATON ROUGE – Researchers, led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Justin Brown, have found that physical activity can prevent, and not just delay, cancer recurrence in patients previously treated for colon cancer. “In this observational study of patients with stage III colon...
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Walking ‘Teabag style’ for a few minutes a day could help adults meet physical activity targets
by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adults could achieve global physical activity targets by walking inefficiently for just a few minutes each day, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Global rates of physical inactivity have not budged in the past 20 years, despite campaigns to increase physical activity and boost cardiovascular fitness in adults. The...