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Morning Exercise Protects the Heart, Especially for Women: New Study
Exercising in the morning lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke, especially for women, researchers find.
Exercise Boosts Protection from COVID Vaccine, New Study Finds
High levels of physical activity enhance the effectiveness of COVID shots in fully, researchers find.
Short “Activity Snacks” vs. Long Workouts for Muscle Building
Short bursts of exercise throughout the day can help repair or replace old and damaged muscle, study finds.
Exercise Key to Weight Loss in Diet Resistant People, Study Finds
Adults with obesity who can’t lose weight despite strict dieting may need to add exercise to their program, researchers say.
Exercise Key to Living Longer, Study Finds
Getting 2-4 times the recommended amount of exercise significantly lowers the risk of death from all causes, researchers say.
Post Workout Sauna May Improve Heart Function, Study Finds
Regular exercise followed by a relaxing sauna may help improve key heart markers including cholesterol and blood pressure, researchers say.
More Evidence It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Just 20 minutes of daily exercise at the age of 70 may help prevent heart disease at 80, researchers find.
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There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Women's Heart Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2022
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Regular exercise has long been hailed as a great way to preserve heart health, but could a morning workout deliver more benefits than an evening visit to the gym?
New research suggests that for women in their 40s and up, the answer appears to be yes.
“First of al...
Even Moderate Exercise Can Boost Survival After Breast Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2022
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Breast cancer survivors may be able to extend their lives, just by taking a brisk walk every day, a new study suggests.
The value of regular exercise -- including the oft-cited daily walk -- is well known. One of the potential health benefits is a lower risk of developin...
Study Confirms It: Kids Keep Harried Moms From Exercise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2022
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Something — or rather, someone — may be standing between moms and a regular exercise routine: their children.
New research from the universities of Cambridge and Southampton in the United Kingdom suggests that fewer than half of mothers met recommended activity leve...
Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2022
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Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study.
Exercise is even helpful for obese cancer patients, reducing inflammation and improving the bacterial communities of the gut's microbi...
Even in Kindergarten, White Kids More Likely to Join Extracurricular Activities
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2022
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Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part.
Among a group of 401 kindergarten students in Ohio, white children were 2.6 times more likely to participate in the most common extracurri...
Got the 'Winter Blues'? Exercise Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 12, 2022
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A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.
If you're one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down on life and crave carbs and sweets, staying active can help. An...
Exercise Is Key to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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The best way to get back to feeling more normal after breast cancer surgery is to get moving, experts say.
One surgeon offers some post-surgery suggestions for arm stretches an...
Hate Long Workouts? 'Activity Snacks' May Work for You
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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Taking a quick walk or doing squats after you eat may help you retain muscle mass as you age, new research suggests.
So-called “activity snacks” — short bouts of exercise — may help maintain muscle mass and quality by allowing your body to use more
Stay Fit & Your COVID Shot May Work Even Better
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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The more often you work out, the more effective your COVID-19 vaccination will be, a new study suggests.
Fully vaccinated folks who clocked high weekly levels of physical activity...
Exercise During Chemo Helps Your Heart, Lungs Recover
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2022
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When you are getting chemotherapy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. Now, new research suggests it should be the first.
Exercising duri...
Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2022
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After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.
For the study, the researchers ...
Your E-Bike Is No Match for Real Biking: Study
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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That e-bike might make hilly rides a lot more fun, but it's not improving your fitness the way a good old-fashioned bicycle would, a new study shows.
People riding e-bikes...
Retirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2022
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Retirees, it's time to get up out of your easy chair and get moving.
That's the message from a Finnish study that used a wrist-based device to determine just how much retir...
Healthy Living Boosts Life Span, Even for Former Smokers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2022
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Eating well and exercising can make for a longer life, and that holds true for former smokers, too, a new study shows.
Researchers found that of nearly 160,000 former smokers, those who exercised, ate healthfully and limited their drinking were less likely to die over th...
Regular Weightlifting Could Lengthen Your Life
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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Combining weightlifting with aerobic exercise can significantly lower your odds dying early, especially from heart disease, new research shows.
Depending how much weightlifting they did, older adults reduced their risk of premature death by between 9% and 22%, the study ...
Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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Sitting on the couch or behind a desk could be increasing your risk of breast cancer, a new genetics-driven study suggests.
People more likely to engage in physical activity based on their DNA...
Exercise Rates Still Haven't Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic stopped people in their tracks, reducing their physical activity. And daily "step counts" still haven't reached previous numbers, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco examined worldwide trends in ph...
Dogs Get Healthier When People Get Fitter
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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Writer Jenny Block and her chiweenie, Aurora, are on a health kick.
"We walk at least 1 mile and up to 4 miles in the early morning, before it gets too hot," said the Hou...
Get Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors' Odds of Early Death
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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Here's a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket.
Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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Looking for a new reason to work out?
Here's a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large international research review has found.
Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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"You can't run from the fork."
It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.
But is that true for everyone?
New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" peop...
Want to Maintain Muscle? Frequency of Workouts Is Key
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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Whether the goal is bulging biceps or just a bit more strength and mass, a relatively light workout several times a week beats a more intense one done just once a week.
Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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Taking part in certain sports in high school may lead to misuse of prescription stimulants in the years after graduation, a new study finds.
It reported that high school seniors who play contact sports are 50% more likely to abuse prescription stimulants in their 20s. Se...
Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2022
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Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims.
The findings are based on a comprehensive review of more ...
Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2022
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As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new.
Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has
Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2022
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Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them.
The most common problem is with the...
Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers.
A new study looked at lifestyle habits...
Getting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs.
Researchers studying kids' exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first 10 years of life performed better on a test of lung function than those who did not live n...
Want to Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day -- though it wouldn't hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests.
The researchers followed over 100,000 Americans for decades and found what many have sho...
More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say.
In a large research review, the ...
Exercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men's, Women's Brains Differently
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests.
The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain's ability to withstand the effects of diseases like
Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Next time you work out, maybe take a 15-minute sauna when you're done for extra heart health benefits.
That's the main finding of research out of Finland. It found taking a sauna confers additional cardiovascular benefits over exercise alone.
The new study didn't l...
Using Pot May Impede Female Athletes' Performance
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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Medical and recreational marijuana use has surged across the United States as more states legalize the drug, but young female athletes may want to think twice before t...
Do You Live in America's Fittest City? Experts Rank Best to Worst
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2022
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Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been named the fittest city in America.
Meanwhile, the title of the least fit city goes to Oklahoma City, according to the
Think You're at High Risk of Prostate Cancer? Healthy Living Can Slash Odds for Lethal Disease
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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Genes can put some men at heightened risk of prostate cancer, but a new study suggests they can undo much of that potential harm with a healthy lifestyle.
Researchers found that among men at increased ge...
Only 7% of American Adults in Good Cardiometabolic Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Less than 7% of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape, and new research warns the trend is only getting worse.
Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term t...
Just 1 in 4 Patients Get Rehab After Heart Attack, Cardiac Surgery
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them -- regardless of income, new research finds.
The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, found that while all were eligible for
Pandemic Lockdowns, Closures Tough on People With Disabilities
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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When the early days of the pandemic prompted social distancing measures and gym closures, people with certain disabilities...
Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds? You Might Live Longer
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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It sounds easy, but standing on one leg for 10 seconds can be harder than you think.
And your ability to do so - or not - may predict whether you are more likely to die within the next decade, a new study suggest...
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2022
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Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says.
"For summer workouts, it's important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed," said sports dietitian Kristen Ch...
It's 'Kids to Parks Day': Get Out, Get Active
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2022
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It's a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May 21.
"Even as the COVID-19 pand...
Frail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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It's never too late to start exercising -- and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home.
While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physical activity can help at all ages, new research suggests.
Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.
Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearly enough exercise.
National guidance for child care programs calls for providing a...
Major Head Trauma May Up Risks for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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People who've had a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
"Approximately 1 in 10 people in our study who had major TBI did develop
Spring Sprains: Sports Injury Season Begins
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2022
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As youth spring sports kick into high gear, it's important to know about injury prevention and treatment, an expert says.
Injury risks and preventive mea...
How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Exercise may help safeguard your brain as you age, and a new study suggests how this might happen.
Previous research has shown that physical activity helps protect brain cells. This paper indicates it may do that through lower levels of insulin and body fat.
"These...
Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2022
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Staving off Alzheimer's disease might just take a healthy diet, exercise and an active mind, a new study suggests.
Women and men who follow a healthy lifestyle live longer - and longer without
Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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By now, most people have heard that exercise is good for their health.
A new review suggests it can it also make a difference in major depressive disorder.
Researchers...
Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2022
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Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds.
Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2022
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When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy.
Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost ...