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05/18/2025
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By Cassie B.
Walking just 7,000 steps daily slashes cancer risk by 11%, Oxford study reveals
A University of Oxford study reveals that walking 7,000 steps daily can reduce cancer risk by 11%, with a 16% reduction at 9,000 steps—no expensive drugs or side effects required. The research, tracking 85,000 UK adults, found walking prevents 13 cancers, including aggressive forms like liver and lung cancer, as well as common ones like […]
05/01/2025
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By Cassie B.
Even simple exercises like stretching could slash Alzheimer’s risk and boost brain health, studies show
Regular exercise, even light activities like stretching, can sharply reduce Alzheimer’s risk and slow cognitive decline. Studies show low-intensity workouts are as effective as high-intensity ones in protecting brain health. Just three hours of weekly exercise stabilizes cognitive function and reduces brain shrinkage in critical areas. Short bursts of intense activity, like brisk walking, can […]
04/18/2025
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By Cassie B.
Brisk walking linked to 43% lower heart arrhythmia risk: Study challenges meds over movement
Brisk walking reduces heart rhythm issues by 43%, according to a study of 420,925 UK Biobank participants. Faster walkers (over 4 mph) saw lower arrhythmia risks, with metabolic benefits like reduced inflammation and obesity. Walking’s accessibility makes it a natural, drug-free alternative for heart health, especially for women and high-risk groups. Benefits were strongest in […]
04/08/2025
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By Cassie B.
Cutting TV time to one hour daily can lower heart disease risk, study finds
Limiting TV to under one hour daily cuts heart disease risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes. A 14-year UK study of 346,916 adults found over two hours of TV daily increases heart disease risk by 12%. Extended TV time worsens circulation, metabolism, and inflammation, increasing atherosclerosis. Even individuals with a genetic […]
03/19/2025
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By Cassie B.
Exercise may help colon cancer survivors live as long as cancer-free peers, studies show
Regular exercise can help colon cancer survivors achieve survival rates similar to those without cancer, according to a new study published in Cancer. Patients who exercised at higher levels (equivalent to five hours of brisk walking weekly) had a 2.9% higher chance of surviving three additional years. Physical activity reduces systemic inflammation, improves insulin sensitivity, […]
10/26/2022
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By Cassie B.
“Large amount of unwellness” at Amsterdam Marathon part of wider trend of heart problems among athletes since COVID-19 vaccine rollout
During the Amsterdam marathon, extra help had to be called in to address a “large amount of unwellness” that could well be linked to the side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations. Marathon organizers were not prepared for the high volume of problems, and traffic police in The Hague were called in to provide assistance to the […]
04/21/2020
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By Cassie B.
Simple exercise may protect you from a deadly coronavirus complication
Many places around the world remain in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, but some areas are making some exceptions for physical activity. That’s a decision that could end up saving people’s lives as a researcher from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shown the important role exercise may play in staving off a […]
01/24/2020
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By Cassie B.
Patients of weight loss surgery are at triple the death risk from substance use, study says
Some people who struggle to lose weight turn to gastric bypass surgery in hopes of quick and lasting results. While this operation can make a difference for some patients initially, it could lead to a host of problems in the long term – and one surprising one is a higher risk of death due to […]
01/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
Science supports recess: Physical activity in preschoolers linked to improved blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness, reducing heart disease risk in later life
The connection between regular exercise and good health has long been clear, but just how early can being active make a difference? A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research shows that physical activity levels as early as preschool are associated with long term heart health. For the long-term study, researchers followed […]
10/18/2019
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By Cassie B.
Keeping a healthy mind ensures a healthy body – and vice versa
We are constantly learning more about just how strong the connection between the brain and the body is, and although we tend to think of exercise as leading to improved mental health, it appears the reverse is also true. Finnish researchers have found that people whose mental well-being is high at age 42 are more […]
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