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Morning Exercise May Be Best for Weight Control, New Study Finds
Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in the morning benefits both weight management and health outcomes, new research shows.
These 7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits Reduce the Risk of Depression, New Study Finds
Researchers identify 7 healthy lifestyle habits linked to lower odds of depression.
Should You Fast Before Exercise?
Fasting before exercise has potential health and training benefits, researcher says.
How Many Daily Steps Will Help You Live Longer? Fewer than You Think, a New Study Finds
Adults who take just at least 4,000 steps a day reduce their risk of dying significantly, according to new research.
8 Lifestyle Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life
In a recent study, people who adopted these 8 habits by the age of 40 extended their lives by more than 20 years.
Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise. Why Are So Many Players Ignoring the Pain?
In a new Harris Poll, nearly 50% of people say it’s not worth seeing a doctor for a sports injury they think will probably heal on its own.
Best Time of Day to Exercise for Blood Sugar Control
People with type 2 diabetes who exercise in the afternoon experience the greatest reduction in blood sugar levels, new study finds.
Regular Exercise May Help Prevent Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Women who get regular exercise may significantly lower their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new research shows.
Dieting, Exercise, Pills – What Works Best for Weight Loss and Health?
Researchers compare common diet strategies and discover evidence-based weight loss plans help move the scale and improve important heart measures.
“Promising Evidence” Exercise Helps Battle Addiction: New Study
Patients with substance use disorders benefit from adding exercise therapy to their treatment plan, researchers find.
Which High School Sports Cause the Most Injuries?
While the overall number of high school sports injuries is decreasing, more serious head and neck injuries are being reported, a new study finds.
7 Proven Ways to Cut Your Risk of Dementia
Researchers say it’s never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes that help prevent memory loss, language problems and other symptoms of dementia.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Your Risk of Long COVID in Half, New Study Suggests
Researchers identify 6 healthy lifestyle habits that may help you cut your risk of long COVID. Regular exercise and adequate sleep are just two of them.
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Volunteering
Growing evidence shows volunteering can help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Just 6 Minutes of Intense Exercise May Protect Your Brain from Alzheimer’s, New Study Finds
Short bouts of high intensity exercise boost production of a protein that’s key to learning and memory, researchers say.
Exercise Is Good Medicine for Kids with Depression, New Study Finds
Aerobic exercise can help ease symptoms of depression in children and adolescents, according to researchers.
10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions from America’s Doctors
Making these small changes can make a big difference in your health and wellness in 2023.
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Couch Potatoes, 'Squatting Breaks' Could Keep Your Mind Sharp
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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Doing some squats during commercial breaks or between YouTube videos can help couch potatoes keep their minds sharp, a new study suggests.
Young volunteers who did short sets of squat exercises every now and then while relaxing performed better in brain games than when t...
Cold Weather Running May Be Even Healthier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2023
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Dreary, chilly winter days might cause some year-round runners to think twice about their jog, but recent research suggests the benefits of cold weather running outweigh those of running in warmer conditions.
Specifically, cold weather can help runners burn more bad fat,...
Want to Avoid Knee Replacement? Build Up Your Thighs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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Squats and lunges aren’t the most fun exercises, but a new study says they’ll help save your knees.
Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee replacement, according to a presentation scheduled for Monday at a me...
Any Activity, Even Sleeping, Is Healthier Than Sitting
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2023
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TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- There is nothing worse for your heart than sitting, a new study confirms.
“The big takeaway from our research is that while small changes to how you move can have a positive effect on heart health, intensity of movement matter...
Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals.
Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle problems with cognition (memory and thinking s...
Get Active: Study Finds Most Forms of Exercise Are Very Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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Working out offers a lot of health benefits, and the risks are astonishingly small, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.
“This work demonstrates that engaging in fitness activities is overwhelmingly a safe and beneficial pursuit,” said study co-author
Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests.
Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may offset that risk, researchers found.
"If people, for any reason, ...
7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room.
The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge were reduced by half if a patient was getting more than 7...
Heated Yoga Might Be a Natural Antidepressant
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Heated yoga classes can help some people with depression feel a lot better within a couple months -- even if they practice just once a week, a small clinical trial suggests.
The study, of 65 people with moderate-to-severe depression, found that those randomly assigned t...
Running vs. Meds: Which Works Best to Beat Depression?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2023
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Exercise has been dubbed "nature's antidepressant" by doctors for years, and now a new study confirms the notion.
The finding follows a four-month look at the impact that running had on anxiety and depression when compared to a common antidepressant.
SSRIs (selecti...
Even Short Bursts of Daily Activity Lengthen Life
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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Good news for couch potatoes — bursts of activity as short as one to three minutes in duration can prompt a steep decrease in the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death, a new study reports.
Exercise Can Preserve Astronauts' Heart Health on Long Space Flights
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds.
A study from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found no loss of heart mass or output, and no loss of function i...
Early Morning Exercise May Be Best for Weight Control
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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When it comes to staying trim, timing may be everything.
That's according to new research that found adults who routinely engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise early in the morning were less likely to be overweight or obese than those who worked out later in the day.<...
Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia.
The finding stems from a look at the onset of dementia among nearly 50,000 Brits.
All were at least 60 year...
An Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer's
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce both the plaque and the tau tangles characteristic of ...
Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Being fit doesn't just help your body -- it also helps your mind, a new study reports.
People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood disorders, Norwegian researchers have found.
“We find that people who are in better shape f...
'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in young adulthood.
That was true even when the adult's blood pressure and weight were healthy, according to researchers.
“All those...
Women With Larger Breasts May Be Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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Women who have larger breasts tend to exercise less or less intensely, according to a new study that suggests having breast reduction surgery could be a game changer.
Australian researchers looking at exercise participation for women in this category called for more acc...
Fit When Young? You May Have a Lower Risk of 9 Cancers as You Age
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Having good fitness while young can really pay off when it comes to cancer risk later in life.
New research found that cardiorespiratory fitness -- the ability to do aerobic exercise -- was associated with up to 42% lower risk of nine cancers, including head and neck, e...
Fatigue Can Plague People With MS. Exercise May Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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Patients with a type of multiple sclerosis (MS) known as relapsing-remitting MS could have less fatigue if they got more active and were in better physical shape, according to new research.
Fitness Routine Helps First Lady Jill Biden Build 'Inner Strength'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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First Lady Jill Biden gains at least some of her inner strength by working on her physical strength.
Featured in the September issue of Women's Health magazine, Biden, 72, talks about waking at 5:45 a.m. most days to fit in a workout.
That includes jogging...
Getting Really Active Just 5 Minutes a Day Lowers Your Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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Taking the stairs rather than an elevator. Raking leaves. Toting heavy grocery bags. Pushing a vacuum. Playing hard with your kids or pets.
Short bursts of vigorous physical activity during everyday events like these — most lasting less than a minute — can help lower...
Here's 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Eight healthy habits could add years to your life.
A new study of more than 700,000 U.S. veterans breaks down the habits that when adopted by middle age, can help someone live substantially longer than folks who don't have these habits.
These are the big eight:
...
5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning.
Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for kids and teens who are taking up a new sport or beginning a new season.
- Start by getting i...
Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not So Much
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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As older people start to lose some of their mental abilities, regular exercise might slow the progression to dementia, a new study indicates.
With five months of physical activity, the mental ability of seniors with so-called mild cognitive impairment improved significan...
Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protecti...
Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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It doesn't matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week, you'll get heart benefits, a new study finds.
Both regimens protect you from atrial fibrillation (a-fi...
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.
It's also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up.
A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when ...
Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2023
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The couch potato life may not be a happy one.
When older adults become more sedentary, their overall quality of life takes a hit, new research cautions.
Sitting still is your enemy, the study suggests. Even slow walking can help improve your mental and physica...
Exercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2023
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Getting regular exercise can help protect against mental decline in an aging brain. But poor sleep can take away those benefits.
A new s...
As Pickleball's Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2023
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Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle.
But as with any sport, it's possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medicine expert.
For pickleball players, the most common in...
Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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A man's cardio fitness might influence whether he'll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.
Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing colon and lung cancers, rese...
Exercise + Weight Loss Perfect Combo to Fight Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Pairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says.
Building in regular exercise more than doubled sensitivity to insulin compared to just weight loss alone. This has the potent...
Preventing Alzheimer's: Here's 6 Ways You May Reduce Your Risk
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Alzheimer's robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
With Alzheimer's, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-amyloid plaques, grow out of control. According to Harvard Heal...
Why Exercise Is Often a Challenge for Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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It can be challenging for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely while controlling their blood sugar.
People with the condition often struggle with this balance, according to a new study based on a survey conducted through social media groups restricted to adults...
Tips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2023
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Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.
“No matter your age, it is critical to be able to recognize the signs o...
Long COVID Can Make It Tougher to Exercise, and Research Is Revealing Why
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Lack of energy for exercise is a common problem for folks with so-called long COVID.
New research pinpoints the most likely reason why: diminished capacity to get the heart pumping fast enough to support the effort. The name for this is chronotropic incompetence.
There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check.
Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits.
The new study wasn't ...
When Arthritis Strikes, Keep Moving
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2023
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Your achy joints may suggest that you take it easy. Don't listen to them, experts say.
If it hurts when you get up from a chair or climb stairs, you might have osteoarthritis. If so, it's best to keep moving.
“While the pain from osteoarthritis worsens with activ...
Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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One potential solution to reducing chronic pain: Get moving.
A new Norwegian study finds that physically active folks have greater pain tolerance compared to sedentary types. Those with higher levels of activity also had higher pain tolerance, according to the report pub...
Nowhere Safe to Play: 'Play Deserts' Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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The problem of "food deserts" in many parts of the United States has gained attention in recent years. Now, researchers are highlighting a similar issue: play deserts.
In a recent study, investigators at the University of Georgia found that in many areas of the country -...
Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2023
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Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.
Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
“Whether it's sunny or snowing, pla...
Exercise No Threat to People With an Inherited Form of Enlarged Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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People with the rare heart disorder hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can safely engage in vigorous exercise, according to new research.
This finding could lead to fewer activity restrictions for people with this condition, which involves the heart muscle becoming thicke...
Another Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson's disease.
The study, of nearly 99,000 ...
Exercise May Boost Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells in Cancer Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing -- lacing up their sneakers -- may pay off.
Two new studies suggest engaging in light or moderate exercise increases the number of cancer-destroying immune cells.
At the same time, exercise reduc...
Pills, Exercise, Dieting: What Works Best to Lose Weight?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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Hundreds of thousands of people are jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon and taking prescription medications to slim down, while others swear by intermittent fasting and other diet fads, but new research shows that they're all likely barking up the wrong trees.
There isn't a...
Key to Post-Stroke Recovery: Exercise
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Physical activity after a stroke may be crucial to a more successful recovery, according to a study by Swedish researchers.
They found that patients who increased and sustained their exercise in the six months after their stroke were functioning better than those who di...
How to Ease Back Into Exercise After Surgery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2023
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Patients who've had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise.
These efforts may be small, but they're better than nothing, according to one surgeon who emphasized the importance of listening to your body.
“The most important thing is patient comfort. ...
Exercise Could Be an Antidote to Addiction, Data Suggests
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Exercise might help people who are battling addiction stay on the straight and narrow, a new research review finds.
Investigators who analyzed 43 studies from around the world found a link between physical activity and reduced substance use among people in treatment for ...
Lack of Women Researchers Could Mean Fewer Female Study Participants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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When exercise studies are led by men, female participants are often in short supply.
While this underrepresentation of female research subjects has been documented in everything from clinical trials to cell cultures, a new study links researchers' gender and women's part...