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04/14/2020
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By Franz Walker
Scientists identify unique bacterium in the microbiomes of elite athletes that can improve the exercise capacity of sedentary people
Looking to increase your energy for exercise or just any sort of physical activity? The answer might lie in one particular type of bacterium. A recent study has illustrated how a specific kind of bacterium present in the guts of athletes could one day be used as a supplement to improve exercise capacity and boost energy. […]
12/14/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Intense exercise can help restore heart function in Type 2 diabetes patients: Study
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 90 to 95 percent of the 30 million Americans that have diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. This chronic illness is characterized by a resistance to the hormone insulin, which helps the body convert blood sugar into energy. If […]
11/25/2019
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By Melissa Smith
If you’re at risk of diabetes, you should start pumping iron
People often practice strength training or resistance training exercises to build muscle and achieve their dream figure. But strength training can benefit the body in more ways: A study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggested that this type of exercise can be beneficial for reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In the study, […]
10/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
For postmenopausal ladies: Try walking downhill after every meal to maintain bone health
When women reach the age of menopause, they are at risk of bone loss because of lack of estrogen. Postmenopausal women with diabetes are at a higher risk of bone loss. Fortunately, their bone health may be improved by walking downhill after eating, according to a study by researchers from the University of Michigan. The […]
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 […]
08/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
A few minutes of resistance training is all you need to lower your risk of CVD and diabetes
Physical exercise is necessary for your overall health. According to a study, regular resistance training helps lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A related study also suggests that having moderate muscle strength lowers Type 2 diabetes risk. The two studies evaluated data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study conducted at the Cooper Clinic in […]
07/31/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Inactive adults have an increased risk of early death, stroke, and heart attack
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical activity as any movement performed by the muscles of the body that requires expending energy. These activities could either be for fun, for work, or for recreational purposes. While some people use the term physical activity interchangeably with exercise, the latter is considered a subcategory of physical activity and is more associated […]
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 […]
05/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
You gotta start ’em young: Teens with healthy muscle mass are less likely to have metabolic syndrome
Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase a […]
05/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Only 12 percent of American adults are metabolically ‘healthy’
Being of “normal” weight doesn’t mean you are metabolically healthy, and apparently, only a small number of American adults meet the criteria for metabolic health. A recent study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders assessed the general health of Americans and found that only 12 percent of the American population are actually metabolically healthy. […]
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