Exercise is key to halting progress from diabetes to heart disease
Scientists from the University of Otago found how exercise can reduce the chance of diabetes leading to heart disease.
The research identified that exercise triggers...
You could live 9 years longer in Hawaii than in Mississippi
Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found differences in lifestyles and other factors are linked to big gaps in life expectancy between...
Being underweight linked to dementia risk in older men, study finds
In a study from IQVIA and elsewhere, scientists found underweight is linked to higher dementia risk in older men.
Previous research has analyzed the possible...
Regular physical activity could lower risk of severe COVID-19
Scientists from Universitat de València found regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and...
Even stretching and balance movements can help stave off Alzheimer’s
In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found for older people at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to...
Lose fat, preserve muscle—weight training beats cardio for older people
Scientists from Wake Forest University found for older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go.
They suggest combining weight...
Fast weight loss may mean muscle loss, study finds
In a study from Maastricht University, scientists found that if you lose weight too fast, you may lose more muscle than when you shed...
Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...
Many US people have stopped using their sleep medications
In a study from the University of Florida, scientists found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years...
Calorie reduction + exercise = better muscle function in older adults
Scientists from Florida Hospital found older adults who are overweight may improve their muscle function with a weight loss program that combines exercise and...