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08/16/2026
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By Edison Reed
Study: Aquatic Exercise Tied to Largest BDNF Increase, but Researchers Urge Caution
A review of 47 randomized controlled trials involving 1,815 adults over age 60 has found that water-based exercise was associated with the largest estimated increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein linked to brain health, according to the review. The findings appeared in Frontiers in Physiology and were reported by mindbodygreen. The analysis compared […]
08/09/2026
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By Edison Reed
Resistance Training Improves Muscle Repair System, Study Finds; Gains Fade After Three Weeks
Regular resistance training strengthens the muscle protein repair system, and those improvements begin to reverse after three weeks without training, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The research team reported that six weeks of resistance exercise improved the muscles’ internal mechanisms for identifying and removing damaged proteins in six healthy male participants. Unlike […]
08/03/2026
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By Edison Reed
Report Examines Link Between Cortisol Levels and Strength Training Outcomes
Cortisol May Influence Strength Training Results, Report Says A report published July 28, 2026, on mindbodygreen examines the relationship between cortisol levels and strength training outcomes. According to Ava Durgin, assistant health editor and author of the report, individuals who train consistently and eat adequate protein may still see stalled progress if chronic stress keeps […]
07/23/2026
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By Edison Reed
Nordic Walking and Strength Training Both Improve Heart Health Markers in Postmenopausal Women
Combined Exercise Approaches Show Benefit for Postmenopausal Heart Health A 12-week trial comparing high-intensity interval Nordic walking with traditional strength training found that both exercise modalities produced significant improvements in key heart health markers among postmenopausal women with excess abdominal fat, according to the study. Researchers assigned participants to one of three groups: interval Nordic […]
07/17/2026
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By Edison Reed
Four-Minute Daily Resistance Training Improves Strength and Balance in Older Adults, Study Finds
A study published in PLOS ONE has found that older adults who performed just four minutes of daily resistance training improved their strength, balance, and mobility over 12 weeks. The research enrolled nearly 100 adults over age 65 who reported difficulty walking or climbing stairs and who were largely inactive, averaging only about 18 minutes […]
07/16/2026
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By Edison Reed
Research Links Core Strength to Improved Movement, Reduced Fall Risk
Core strength is foundational to movement, according to multiple studies cited in a recent review. Building core muscles supports spine alignment, improves posture and balance, and may reduce lower back pain and fall risk, researchers reported. A review published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology summarized evidence from over 20 studies demonstrating the […]
07/13/2026
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By Edison Reed
Fascia Health and a One-Minute Exercise for Back Stiffness
Chronic back stiffness and limited mobility may be linked to dysfunction in the body’s fascial network, according to Dragon Cheng, founder of Intelligence of Body and a spine health coach. Speaking on the program “Health 1+1” on NTD, Cheng said many common complaints — including stiffness, soreness, limited mobility, and chronic pain — can be […]
07/13/2026
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By Edison Reed
Study: Back Pain Linked to Higher Risk of Disability in Older Adults
A large cohort study has found that older adults with back or waist pain face a significantly higher risk of developing disability in daily activities, according to researchers. The study, which tracked more than 19,000 adults aged 45 and older over a five-year period from 2015 to 2020, reported a 64% higher risk for basic […]
07/06/2026
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By Edison Reed
Two Hours of Weekly Strength Training Linked to 44% Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds
Introduction A new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports that women who engage in at least two hours of strength training per week face a 44 percent lower risk of heart attack and a 20 percent lower risk of major cardiovascular disease compared to women who do […]
07/06/2026
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By Edison Reed
Review Identifies Three Exercise Types Effective for Lowering Blood Pressure
A review published May 12, 2026, in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that aerobic exercise, a combination of aerobic and strength training, and high-intensity interval training each lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 5 to 6 points in adults with hypertension. The review included 31 separate trials with a total of 1,345 […]
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