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09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Sitting for too long linked to greater heart disease risk in postmenopausal women: Study
Exercise offers many benefits, but these may not be enough to undo the negative health effects that come with spending too much time sitting, whether at home or the office. Researchers found that sitting for long periods has been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. For their study, the researchers looked […]
02/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Even short periods of being sedentary is bad for your heart, caution researchers
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary behavior worsens cardiometabolic […]
08/04/2020
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By Zoey Sky
20-year sedentary lifestyle linked to TWICE the risk of premature DEATH: Being physically active is key to a longer life
It’s easy to fall into the habit of skipping exercise because you’re busy with work or chores. Yet according to a study, having a sedentary lifestyle for at least 20 years is linked to twice the risk of premature death, especially compared to those who exercise regularly. Results from the Trøndelag Health Study (the HUNT study) […]
06/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were […]
05/25/2020
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By Zoey Sky
No more excuses: Even short bursts of exercise offer many health benefits, researchers advise
Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can also offer […]
03/10/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Timing is everything: Habitual exercise may be the key to successful weight loss
Humans are creatures of habit. For instance, a person who frequents the gym at the same time every day eventually sets that specific schedule as his workout time, whether he’s an early bird or a night owl. People’s work schedules and overall chronobiology usually dictate when they decide to do their exercise. Now, recent research […]
01/01/2020
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By Zoey Sky
On your feet, couch potato: Stand or exercise during commercials to decrease sedentary time
Online streaming services have made it easier to binge-watch full seasons of episodic shows and countless movies, but they have also been contributing to unhealthy lifestyle habits. A recent study reveals that sitting too long while watching a show or movie can increase your risk of conditions linked to inactivity, such as obesity and heart […]
10/16/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Start your morning with a great workout – your brain will thank you for it
A healthy body and a healthy mind often go hand in hand. New research suggests that older adults can maintain good brain health by exercising early in the day. This study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that morning exercises mitigate the impact of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow in overweight or obese older […]
08/17/2019
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By Vicki Batts
We need this in America: Machine hands out free subway tickets to anyone willing to perform 30 squats
Americans need to be more active, there’s no doubt about that. Survey data suggests that nearly one-third of the United States population is leading a sedentary lifestyle. Both adults and children suffer from inactivity. Combine this with an average diet of added sugars, refined grains, trans fats and too many calories, and you’ve got a […]
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 […]
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