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01/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Weight management through dietary interventions found to minimize pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis
A review of studies by researchers from the University of Surrey in England revealed that the pain and other symptoms brought about by osteoarthritis may be reduced by making dietary and nutritional changes. The findings of the review were published in the journal Rheumatology. Researchers reviewed the literature on the link between nutrition and osteoarthritis […]
01/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Research shows that wet cupping therapy can improve musculoskeletal pain
Many countries use wet cupping as a traditional therapy for relieving musculoskeletal pain, so researchers in Saudi Arabia and Singapore aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this traditional therapy through a systematic review. In their review, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they found that there is promising […]
01/04/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Individuals who walk at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of severe stroke
Recent research shows that you can prevent stroke by doing light exercises. The study, performed in Sweden and published in the journal Neurology, suggested that walking for at least 30 minutes every day may cut your risk of stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either […]
01/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Just a few minutes of high-intensity exercise offers the same benefits as longer workout sessions
Exercise doesn’t need to take up so much of your time, given that you’re doing the right form of exercise. A few minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers the same benefits as longer workout sessions in terms of mitochondrial function, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative […]
12/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Supplementing with chlorella can hasten recovery from intense training and exercise
Chlorella, a single-celled, water-grown micro-algae, is a popular superfood supplement. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that taking six grams (g) of chlorella supplement every day can speed up recovery from intense training and exercise, which are known to disturb the immune system. It was found to increase salivary secretory IgA (sIgA), […]
12/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are linked to better exercise capacity
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University […]
12/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Brief exercise before learning a task improves both short- and long-term memory
It’s not news that exercise benefits a person, both physically and mentally — but how much and when should one do it? A study published in the journal Psychological Reports reported that a short period of exercise before learning enhances both short and long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Mississippi sought to determine when exercise, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Women who follow a low-carb diet show improvements in artery flexibility
Following a low-carb diet is beneficial for the heart, especially in prediabetic women. A study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that women with prediabetes who followed a low-carb diet experienced improvements in artery flexibility. It reduced the stiffness of their arteries, which may eventually lower their risk of heart disease. […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training improves brain power, recent studies show
Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In recent years, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D levels in the blood are linked to cardiorespiratory fitness
Research has found that vitamin D levels in the blood are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. In the study, which was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers evaluated the link between vitamin D levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in a representative sample of the U.S. population using data from the National Health and Nutrition […]
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