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03/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fun, feel-good ways to make exercise a part of your life as you age
Physical activity is an important part of maintaining health. However, it will only be effective if it is done consistently. And for some people — like those between 40 and 65 years old — committing to staying active may be difficult. Here are seven fun and enjoyable exercises to help you stay active as you age: Commit […]
03/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Taking protein supplements before going to the gym can lead to improved post-workout burn
The timing of your protein intake matters. Researchers from Lindenwood University, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of South Carolina suggest taking protein supplements before your workout to improve your post-workout burn. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study looked at the effect of taking protein supplements before exercise on […]
03/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Prenatal yoga linked to improved birth outcomes
A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed that prenatal yoga can minimize labor pain and potentially improve birth outcomes. For the study, researchers from India recruited 200 women pregnant for the first time. The participants were 20 to 35 years old, 30 weeks pregnant, and had no experience of yoga. […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Lifestyle interventions dramatically increase survival rates in cancer survivors
Good news for breast cancer survivors: Lifestyle intervention can improve your life. A study presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium revealed that participating in a lifestyle intervention program helps survivors of early-stage breast cancer to lose weight and experience higher rates of disease-free survival. “Many breast cancer survivors would like to contribute […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Higher levels of vitamin D found to improve your exercise outcomes
Vitamin D is more than just a bone-building vitamin; it can also enhance your exercise regimen. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. Earlier studies have shown that people who exercise regularly tend to have high levels of vitamin […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Power up: Caffeine supplementation found to boost the performance of combat sport athletes
Researchers have found another supplement ideal for athletes: caffeine. A systematic review published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition has determined that caffeine supplements can improve strength, power, and endurance in combat sports athletes. For the review, researchers from Spain and the U.S. looked at nine studies published since 2010 that evaluated […]
03/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Older women encouraged to dance to reduce their risk of disability
No one’s too old to dance. In fact, dancing can be beneficial to seniors, especially older women. Researchers from Japan and Korea report that dancing can greatly reduce the risk of disability for activities of daily living in older women. Exercise has been known to reduce the risk of disability, but the degree of associations […]
03/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Beta-alanine supplementation relieves fatigue, increases muscle carnosine
Researchers from the University of Central Florida suggest supplementing with beta-alanine to increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team looked at the effects of beta-alanine supplementation on performance, muscle carnosine, and L-histidine in men and women. Earlier studies have shown that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to increased intramuscular […]
03/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Physical exercise reduces severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia revealed that physical exercise can improve cognitive function and reduce the severity of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers looked at the effects of physical activity in people with early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease. Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease is a rare form of Alzheimer’s […]
03/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fermented chokeberry may reduce the negative effects of a high-fat diet
Throughout the years, the number of people becoming obese has dramatically increased — so much so that it has been declared as a worldwide epidemic. Since 1975, the number of obese people worldwide has tripled. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.9 billion adults in 2016 were obese, while there were more than 340 […]
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