Newswise Feature Channel: Exercise and Fitness

JMU experts offer back-to-school tips, advice for students

James Madison University — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:05:52 EST

Yoga no more effective than general exercise in reducing urinary incontinence in older women

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST

A randomized trial involving middle aged and older women reporting daily urinary incontinence (UI) found that a pelvic floor yoga intervention did not result in a greater improvement in UI symptoms compared to a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program.

Five Common Myths About Weight Loss

University of Utah Health — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:05:16 EST

Popular ideas about weight loss often aren't based in science and can actively harm your health. Here are some of the most common myths, along with some tips to improve your health sustainably while maintaining a healthy attitude toward weight and food.

Fun Meets Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Debuts Bingocize

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:05:25 EST

In the heart of Los Angeles' Koreatown, a familiar game is taking on a whole new twist at Steel Plaza Senior Housing, where Cedars-Sinai's Forever Fit program has introduced a health initiative called Bingocize.

La Diversion se Une con Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Estrena Bingocize

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:05:14 EST

En el corazon del barrio coreano de Los Angeles, un juego familiar esta tomando un nuevo giro en Steel Plaza Senior Housing, donde el programa Forever Fit de Cedars-Sinai ha introducido una iniciativa de salud llamada Bingocize.

What Time You Exercise Doesn't Affect Muscle Force or Reduce Blood Sugar

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:05:10 EST

It only takes 15 minutes to change your health

University of South Australia — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:30:59 EST

Corporate Cup, lunchtime yoga, or even 'walk and talks', organisations come up with all sorts of wellness initiatives to encourage people to be more active in the workplace. But before you duck and hide, new research shows that all it takes is 15 minutes and a touch of gamification to put you on the path to success.

Researchers closer to figuring out what causes exercise to boost your brain

University of Portsmouth — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:05:59 EST

Scientists working to uncover the secret behind why exercise improves our reaction time have tested whether electrical muscle stimulation has the same results.

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results

University of South Australia — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:30:56 EST

They're the dinky digital tools you can download in a few seconds, but despite their literal size, health and fitness apps pack a real punch when it comes to getting results, say researchers at the University of South Australia.

Genome Study Identifies Predictors of Individual Responsiveness to Muscle-building Exercise

American Physiological Society (APS) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:05:54 EST

Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:30:19 EST

High blood pressure affects about 45% of U.S. adults. In the 1970s, only about 50% of patients were aware of their hypertension. Today, 54% are aware of their high blood pressure, 40% are actively treated and 21% are actively controlled. As such, researchers alert health care providers that the old "silent killer" is alive and well.

The experts behind the athletes share the science of high performance

University of South Australia — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:05:04 EST

As the Olympics draw inspiration and wonder into how athletes manage to achieve such a high level of success and skill, a new podcast series is serving up useful insights into what it takes to optimise performance in sports.

July Research Highlights Newsletter

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:05:52 EST

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai for July 2024.

For Bigger Muscles Push Close to Failure, For Strength, Maybe Not

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:30:38 EST

When lifting weights, do you wonder how pushing yourself to the point of failure--where you can't do another rep--impacts your results? New research finds that if you're aiming for muscle growth, training closer to failure might be more effective.

Perguntas e Respostas da Mayo Clinic: Apoiar medicamentos para perda de peso com nutricao adequada e personalizada

Mayo Clinic — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:05:45 EST

Tara Schmidt, nutricionista registrada na Mayo Clinic em Rochester, Minnesota, fornece informacoes sobre a importancia de se discutir nutricao no contexto de medicamentos para a perda de peso.

Physical activity improves early with customized text messages in patients with heart problems

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:07 EST

Personalized text messages effectively promoted increased physical activity for patients after significant heart events -- such as a heart attack or surgery -- but those effects later diminished.

Capital Region Leads Nation's 'Fittest Cities' in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index(r) Ranking

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:05:00 EST

The 17th annual, research-based ACSM American Fitness Index(r) rankings of the 100 largest cities have been published by the American College of Sports Medicine(r). This year's rankings and findings revealed significant changes and trends.

Should You Exercise Outside in the Summer? Expert Shares Potential Benefits of Hot Weather Workouts.

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:35:34 EST

New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of all Deaths in the U.S. Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EST

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections.

Five AANEM Members Will Race for a Cure in the TCS New York City Marathon

American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:05:58 EST

Five American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) members will race for a cure with American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF)'s charity team in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3 to help raise awareness and funds for neuromuscular (NM) disease research and education. Meet the runners.