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Released: 20-Dec-2024 5:55 PM EST
Resolving To Exercise More In The New Year? Experts Say Ease Into It To Make It A Habit And Avoid Injury
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health Sports Medicine Orthopedics Offer Advice On Avoiding Injuries While Starting A New Exercise Routine

Newswise: Majority of People say Exercising Helps Improve Sleep
Released: 17-Dec-2024 9:10 PM EST
Majority of People say Exercising Helps Improve Sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

More than half (53%) of Americans say exercising helps them sleep better.

Released: 12-Dec-2024 10:10 AM EST
Improving Health in Rural Areas Takes Community
University of Georgia

Involving local leaders and churches could make all the difference in rural communities in diabetes prevention, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia.

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Released: 11-Dec-2024 9:55 AM EST
Low on Energy? Expert Recommends a Natural Boost Over Caffeine
Virginia Tech

Pounding energy drinks and scheduling extra coffee stops in your day may do you more harm than good. Kristen Chang, assistant director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program, offers natural approaches to boost your energy levels this time of year.

Newswise: Truck Drivers Need Tailored Health Supports to Keep on Truckin’
Released: 3-Dec-2024 2:40 PM EST
Truck Drivers Need Tailored Health Supports to Keep on Truckin’
University of South Australia

It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing.

Newswise: Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally
Released: 3-Dec-2024 1:45 PM EST
Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally
University of California San Diego

Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Released: 21-Nov-2024 8:05 AM EST
Nerve Damage Reduced in Prediabetic Mice with Diet, Exercise
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A low calorie diet and high intensity exercise can reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice, according to a Michigan Medicine study. Researchers say findings reinforce the potential of lifestyle factors to treat peripheral neuropathy, a prevalent and painful complication of obesity, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Kettlebell Training May Help Maintain Muscle Strength in Older Adults
American Physiological Society (APS)

Kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age, even in people who have not been physically active in the past. The findings from a new study will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20–22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Females Heal More Quickly than Males after Muscle Injuries
American Physiological Society (APS)

Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new study in mice. The findings support the idea of forming individualized treatment plans based on a person’s biological sex. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20–22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

18-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
Hot Water Immersion Better than Cold to Maintain Exercise Performance
American Physiological Society (APS)

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in back-to-back races in a short time span. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20–22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Released: 20-Nov-2024 7:05 AM EST
Consortium for Health and Military Performance to Develop Holistic Health Approach Program for U.S. Space Force
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

The Uniformed Services University’s (USU) Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) is creating a comprehensive holistic health approach program tailored for the U.S. Space Force.

Released: 18-Nov-2024 3:00 PM EST
Pre-Workout Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness Gains in Late Postmenopausal Women
American Physiological Society (APS)

Drinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

Newswise: Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
Released: 18-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
University of South Australia

Whether it’s ABC Listen’s Health Report or Mamamia’s But Are You Happy, podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits?

Newswise: Is Weight Loss Surgery right for me?
Released: 8-Nov-2024 1:20 PM EST
Is Weight Loss Surgery right for me?
Hackensack Meridian Health

As year-end insurance deductibles are met and plans are made for a healthy start to the new year, many people choose to have elective health procedures such as bariatric surgery around this time. If considering this type of weight loss surgery, what should you keep in mind? A Hackensack Meridian Health expert shares some tips.

Newswise: New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children
Released: 5-Nov-2024 10:00 AM EST
New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

Released: 4-Nov-2024 2:55 PM EST
Prolonged Sitting Can Sabotage Health, Even if You're Young and Active
University of Colorado Boulder

A new study of 1,000 adults found that meeting minimum physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the health hazards of prolonged sitting.

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