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UrduArticle title: Identification and regulation of xenometabolite derivatives cis- and trans-3,4-methylene-heptanoylcarnitine in plasma and skeletal muscle of exercising humans Authors: Hany F. Sobhi, Xinjie Zhao, Peter Plomgaard, Miriam Hoene, Jakob S. Hansen, Benedikt Karus, Andreas M. Niess, Hans U. Häring, Rainer Lehmann,…
Tag: Exercise
Exercise Boosts Motor Skill Learning Via Changes in Brain’s Transmitters
Comparing the brains of mice that exercised with those that did not, UC San Diego researchers found that specific neurons switched their chemical signals, called neurotransmitters, following exercise, leading to improved learning for motor-skill acquisition.
Exercise boosts motor skill learning via changes in brain’s transmitters
Researchers find switch in chemical messaging is key prelude to motor skill acquisition
Study finds meditation and aerobic exercise relieves stress in medical school students
Rutgers professor and medical school student collaborating on research touched by pandemic
Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis
No need to dial back jogging, cycling, skiing, aerobic dance and tennis
Study finds meditation and aerobic exercise relieves stress in medical school students
Rutgers professor and medical school student collaborating on research touched by pandemic
Exercise boosts motor skill learning via changes in brain’s transmitters
Researchers find switch in chemical messaging is key prelude to motor skill acquisition
Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis
No need to dial back jogging, cycling, skiing, aerobic dance and tennis
Getting kids moving, and learning
Tennis program for teachers, coaches
Getting kids moving, and learning
Tennis program for teachers, coaches
Ayurveda and yoga for COVID-19 prevention
New Rochelle, NY, April 28, 2020–Experts in Indian traditional medicine, including the chair of the Government of India’s committee charged to lead that nation’s efforts on the potential uses of traditional medicine relative to COVID-19, describe how the approach of…
Ayurveda and yoga for COVID-19 prevention
New Rochelle, NY, April 28, 2020–Experts in Indian traditional medicine, including the chair of the Government of India’s committee charged to lead that nation’s efforts on the potential uses of traditional medicine relative to COVID-19, describe how the approach of…
10-20-30 Interval Training Improves Blood Vessel Function in Men with High Blood Pressure
New research suggests that men with high blood pressure may have reduced blood vessel dilation in the legs and that a form of high-intensity interval exercise training improves blood vessel function in this population.
Move it or lose it: Sitting around while avoiding COVID-19 creates other health risks, warns exercise researcher
Prolonged pandemic-related isolation, physical distancing and workplace closures are leading a McMaster University researcher to raise concern over the health impacts of inactivity.
Household items, inexpensive workout gear are good alternatives to gym equipment during social distancing
Due to social distancing measures put in place to flatten the curve in the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms around the world are closed. But you can still get a great full-body workout using household items and/or inexpensive workout equipment, says Jenna…
New study indicates exercise can help prevent liver cancer
Exercise retards development of liver cancer by direct effects independent of weight control in an animal model that closely resembles humans with fatty liver disease, report scientists in the Journal of Hepatology
Mindful yoga reduces testosterone by 29% in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Anxiety and depression levels also significantly improved, according to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Social media challenges, apps can help you stay fit during social distancing
Social distancing measures have made it difficult for those who normally go to the gym to maintain a workout regimen. Jenna Moore, assistant director of fitness and wellness for Campus Recreational Services at Binghamton University, State University of New York…
Add movement to your stay-at-home plans, advises WVU physical activity expert
With a stay-at-home order in place across West Virginia and a majority of the United States, one West Virginia University physical activity expert suggests it’s a critical time to add exercise to your daily routine to strengthen your immune system…
Roswell Park Reports Extended Survival Among Breast Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Regularly
New research from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, shows that following those guidelines can improve clinical outcomes for patients with high-risk breast cancer, or breast cancer that is likely to recur or spread.
Gardening helps to grow positive body image
Research, carried out in north London, shows clear benefits of allotments
Urban dogs are more fearful than their cousins from the country
Fearfulness is one of the most common behavioural disorders in dogs.
Urban dogs are more fearful than their cousins from the country
Great variance between breeds
Physical activity contributes to positive mental well-being in menopausal women
Postmenopausal women have more depressive symptoms than peri- or premenopausal women
Poor fitness may impede long-term success in weight loss program
People who are very out of shape when they begin a behavioral weight loss program lose less weight in the long term than those who are more fit, suggests a new study that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Environmental features attracting older adults to physical activity differ among neighbourhood types
In cities destinations close to nature are important places for physical activity
Environmental features attracting older adults to physical activity differ among neighbourhood types
In cities destinations close to nature are important places for physical activity
Addressing unhealthy lifestyles could increase life expectancy of those with severe mental illness
Published in the journal PLOS ONE , the study showed that tackling unhealthy lifestyle factors would provide the greatest benefit in increasing life expectancy among those with SMI. In particular, interventions that aim to stop smoking among people with schizophrenia…
Nutrition expert gives tips on staying active and eating healthy during COVID-19 pandemic
With the spread of COVID-19, countless people are working from home and adjusting their eating habits and activity accordingly. It is important to try to retain your normal eating habits and stay active, even if the options look different, says…
Parents’ physical activity helps kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills
CORVALLIS, Ore. — It’s a self-perpetuating cycle: Kids with developmental disabilities face challenges in building motor skills, which makes them less able to participate in routine physical activity, which gives them less opportunity to practice those same motor skills. But…
Brain or muscles, what do we lose first?
UNIGE researchers have shown that the decline in cognitive abilities after 50 years of age results in a decline in physical activity, and that – contrary to what has been suggested by the literature to date — the inverse relationship is much weaker
Is step count associated with lower risk of death?
What The Study Did: Researchers looked at whether taking more steps and higher intensity stepping were associated with reduced risk of death in this observational study that included almost 4,900 adults (40 and over) who wore a device called an…
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality
In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), both parts of the…
How to Stay Active and Eat Healthy During Coronavirus Pandemic
As local, state, and federal public health officials continue to urge social distancing as the best way to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Americans across the country are hunkering down in their homes and finding ways to adjust to…
Staying Physically Active during the COVID-19 Pandemic
American College of Sports Medicine shares resources to help individuals and families stay active at home and meet recommended guidelines for physical activity
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Physical Activity and Health During COVID-19 Crisis
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 18, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Brandon L. Alderman is available for interviews on how to stay active when gyms are closed and you’re confined to home during the COVID-19 crisis. Alderman can also discuss…
A more balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss
Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age – but most people eat proteins fairly unevenly throughout the day, new research at the University of Birmingham has found. The body’s mechanisms…
Instagram makes it easier to exercise
When training is a chore, motivation via our phones may help
Heavy stress and lifestyle can predict how long we live
Life expectancy is influenced not only by the traditional lifestyle-related risk factors but also by factors related to a person’s quality of life, such as heavy stress. The biggest causes for shortened life expectancy for 30-year-old men are smoking and…
Can boxing improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease?
MINNEAPOLIS – People with Parkinson’s disease who participate in a special, non-contact boxing program may have better quality of life and be more likely to exercise than those who do not participate, according to a preliminary study released today that…
Can boxing improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease?
MINNEAPOLIS – People with Parkinson’s disease who participate in a special, non-contact boxing program may have better quality of life and be more likely to exercise than those who do not participate, according to a preliminary study released today that…
Why runner’s addiction is adding to your injury woes
Each week, millions of runners around the world lace up their running shoes, spurred on by the psychological, health and social benefits that running delivers. The birth of Parkrun in 2004 – now an international activity with more than 20…
Why runner’s addiction is adding to your injury woes
Each week, millions of runners around the world lace up their running shoes, spurred on by the psychological, health and social benefits that running delivers. The birth of Parkrun in 2004 – now an international activity with more than 20…
Exercise Habits Set Early in Life May Lead to Better Physical Fitness, BMI & Performance in Adulthood
Good exercise habits formed in adolescence correlate positively with exercise habits in adults, and adults with good exercise habits have better physical performance and appropriate body-mass index scores for their age, according to a new study presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Orlando.
The Power of Mondays: When All Health Breaks Loose!
The City of Clifton is using the power of Monday to make its residents healthier, one day at a time. As part of its Community Health Improvement Plan, the City of Clifton will kick off a Healthy Monday program, encouraging residents to use each Monday to get on a healthier track.
Fur-friendly ‘wearable for pets’ developed at Imperial
Imperial College London researchers have invented a new health tracking sensor for pets and people that monitors vital signs through fur or clothing.
Fur-friendly ‘wearable for pets’ developed at Imperial
Imperial College London researchers have invented a new health tracking sensor for pets and people that monitors vital signs through fur or clothing. The new type of sensor, which can detect vital signs like heart and breathing rates through fur…
Examining enlargement of the aorta among older endurance athletes
What The Study Did: Researchers in this observational study evaluated dimensions of the aorta in 442 older competitive runners and rowers (ages 50 to 75) to examine the association between long-term endurance exercise and enlargement of the artery. Authors: Aaron…
Fur-friendly ‘wearable for pets’ developed at Imperial
Imperial College London researchers have invented a new health tracking sensor for pets and people that monitors vital signs through fur or clothing. The new type of sensor, which can detect vital signs like heart and breathing rates through fur…
Examining enlargement of the aorta among older endurance athletes
What The Study Did: Researchers in this observational study evaluated dimensions of the aorta in 442 older competitive runners and rowers (ages 50 to 75) to examine the association between long-term endurance exercise and enlargement of the artery. Authors: Aaron…