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09/23/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Exercise puts your fat to work for your metabolism, according to research
An international study led by researchers from Harvard Medical School revealed how exercise boosts metabolism. The study, published in the journal Nature Metabolism, showed that exercise boosts metabolism and improves health by prompting fat to release molecules that regulate metabolism. These molecules are called transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGF-beta 2). TGF-beta 2 is an adipokine, a large group of […]
08/14/2019
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By Melissa Smith
7 Easy exercises and stretches to stop foot pain for good
Do you feel an intense pain near your heel, that runs along the entire arch of your foot? Is it worse in the morning and gradually gets a little better throughout the day but never completely goes away? You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition […]
08/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Depressed? Don’t pop a pill – just MOVE
It turns out that not only can exercise make you fit, it can also help relieve depression. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered that even a small amount of physical activity, such as jogging for 15 minutes every day, can make a difference. The number of people suffering from depression continues to increase. In the U.S., 16.2 […]
07/21/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Resistance training: Prevent type 2 diabetes by building more muscle
Resistance training is not only for people who want to build muscles. New research shows that this type of exercise helps prevent Type 2 diabetes, particularly in high-risk people. Researchers from China and the U.S. looked at the long-term effects of aerobic training, resistance training, and a combination of both on the prevention of Type 2 […]
07/11/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Worried about your heart? How many pushups you can do indicates cardiovascular health status
Pushups are one of the most common body weight exercises, and a study suggests that they may indicate the health of your heart. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, found that men who can do at least 40 pushups had lower risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. The findings suggested that simple exercises like […]
07/08/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Improve your gut health with exercise
Exercise and gut health are both important to your well-being. And interestingly, these two are related. A study published in the journal Experimental Physiology revealed that your fitness level may affect the diversity of bacteria in your gut, and thus influence your health. Researchers from Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Alabama at Birmingham knew […]
07/06/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Is faster better? How short, intense workouts can help you lose weight quickly
Do you feel like your exercise routine isn’t helping you lose weight? Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training. These two short, intense exercises can help you lose weight faster than continuous moderate exercises, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. For the study, researchers from the Federal […]
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