Exercise

New athletic training method aims to reduce brain traumaCredit: Tory Wesnofske for UMass Lowell LOWELL, Mass. - An athletic training method shown to reduce head injuries in high school football will be rolled out in Hawaii next week…
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Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 9, 2019) - Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like…
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Have you ever tried to stay away from fast food, but found hard-to-ignore signals that represent its availability - like neon lights and ads - are everywhere? If you're stressed, tired or otherwise straining your brain power, you may…
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Research summary from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Although we know that exercise improves anxiety and mood problems in younger people with cancer, few studies have looked at the effects of exercise on older adults with…
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New research shows exercise regime can improve quality of life A treadmill exercise regime can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life, according to a new study published in the journal Contemporary Clinical Trials.…
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In a study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and who engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity, most reported consistency in the time of day that they exercised, with early morning being the most…
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OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that's activated by brief periods of exercise Most people know that regular exercise is good for your health. New research shows it may make you smarter, too. Neuroscientists at OHSU in Portland,…
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Credit: UConn Using blood pressure self-monitoring is an effective way to empower patients with hypertension to stick with an exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of UConn…
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UEFA promotes study on gender differences in European football with first time usage of position data.Credit: DSHS (German Sport University Cologne) In modern football, tactics are relevant across all age groups and performance…
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New research shows downtown and campus dwellers more likely to travel by bicycle COLUMBUS, Ohio--People agree that bike commuting improves health, reduces air pollution and eases traffic, a recent survey suggests. But that wasn't enough to…
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Insufficiently-active people might benefit from choosing the right tunes New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently…
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A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of crisps at his side and a bottle of coke on the coffee table. This is the mental picture many people have of the typical gamer. Along with this…
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Credit: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed. In mice they…
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Findings support increased standing time as a simple way to boost energy expenditure A person's body composition could influence the difference between the amount of energy they spend while sitting versus standing, according to new…
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