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Have you ever sat outside with a group of friends, only to wake up the next morning...
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- Written by: Doug Bennett, University of Florida
Exercise releases irisin, a hormone that helps the body shed fat and keeps it from forming, new research shows.
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- Written by: Angie Hunt, Iowa State University
The key to sticking with an exercise program is actually enjoying it, new research shows.
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- Written by: Chris Mills, University of Portsmouth
British breasts are getting bigger, with an annual survey indicating the average woman’s bra size has increased from a 36C to a 36DD
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- Written by: Susan Manko, University of Pittsburgh
They have identified the neural networks that connect the cerebral cortex to the adrenal medulla, which is responsible for the body’s rapid response in stressful situations.
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- Written by: James Thie, Cardiff Metropolitan University
The sight of the determined, lycra-clad jogger has become a familiar feature of urban parks around the world. Jogging – defined as “the activity of running at a steady, gentle pace”
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- Written by: Daniel J Wilkinson, University of Nottingham and Philip J Atherton, University of Nottingham
Sometimes, older men seem to possess incredible strength for their age. People call it “old man strength”. But is it an actual phenomenon? Do older guys really retain their strength? Or even get stronger?
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- Written by: Sheena Rice, University of Missouri
As women enter menopause, their levels of physical activity decrease, but it hasn’t been understood why.
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- Written by: Maureen Sangiorgio
Beginning exerciser to triathlete, we know that exercise does us good. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends a fitness program combining cardio and strength training. But what you eat is just as important...
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- Written by: Jane Gardner, University of Melbourne
Regular exercise in middle age is the best lifestyle change a person can make to prevent cognitive decline in their later years, a 20-year study finds.
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- Written by: Laurel Mellin, University of California, San Francisco
Despite massive government, medical and individual efforts to win the war on obesity, 71 percent of Americans are overweight. The average adult is 24 pounds heavier today than in 1960. Our growing girth adds some US$200 billion per year to our health care expenditure, amounting to a severe health crisis.
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- Written by: Ben Brumfield, Georgia Institute of Technology
"It's a little bit like some kind of Halloween stuff happening," says Omer Inan. "You're listening to your bones rubbing on each other, or maybe cartilage."
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- Written by: Jordan Smith, University of Newcastle
Current guidelines suggest adults should accrue at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. However, 60% of us fail to meet this recommendation, and around one in six aren’t doing any regular exercise at all.
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- Written by: Matthew Swayne, Penn State
Older adults who strength trained at least twice a week had 46 percent lower odds of death for any reason, 41 percent lower odds of cardiac death, and 19 percent lower odds of dying from cancer.
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- Written by: Richard Steed, University of Copenhagen
"If an overweight person is able to maintain an initial weight loss—in this case for a year—the body will eventually 'accept' this new weight and thus not fight against it, as is otherwise normally the case when you are in a calorie-deficit state," says Signe Sørensen Torekov.
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- Written by: Matthew Beck, Senior Lecturer in Infrastructure Management, University of Sydney
Cyclists are facing tougher penalties in New South Wales as part of new rules introduced in March 2016. While there are many changes, some of the more vague are increased fines for riding a bicycle “furiously, recklessly,
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- Written by: Tim Olds, Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
A 2011 British survey found 12% of women would give up two to ten years of their lives just to be their ideal weight, while 29% of men think about their appearance at least five times a day. So what makes an ideal body, and why do we want one so badly?
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- Written by: Jordan Smith, Lecturer , University of Newcastle
We all know exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and most will agree kids should be doing more of it. However, a recent study found while parents are positive about their children engaging in aerobic activities (running, playing sports), they have much more negative views when it comes to strength exercises.
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- Written by: Nathan Hurst, University of Missouri
New research suggests that aerobic exercise could offer protective benefits for the liver against damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption. A study using 'runner rats' indicates that higher levels of physical activity may mitigate the risks of fatty liver disease and inflammation associated with chronic drinking.
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- Written by: Ya-Ling Liou, D.C.
No one says it better than Dick Van Dyke in his new book Keep Moving. The secret to maintaining lasting agility lies in joyful movement. Van Dyke turns a very vibrant 90 years old this year, and he continues to not only hit the gym every day, but to dance every chance he gets -- not for the exercise, but simply because he enjoys it!
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- Written by: Carl Thompson
Looking for a great workout partner who can get you through bouts of low energy, help you recover faster, and keep you healthy? Elderberry's got you covered. Concentrated elderberry extract has long been known for its immune-boosting, cold and flu-fighting abilities — an athlete's best ally for keeping healthy all season.
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- Written by: Ken Nosaka, Edith Cowan University
It’s normal to experience muscle pain after exercising if it’s been a while since you were active or performed a certain movement. This type of pain – called delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS – generally develops several hours later and exacerbates over the next few days.
