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Regular Walking Nearly Halves Elderly Disability Risk
Older adults can decrease
their risk of disability and
increase their likelihood of
maintaining independence by
41 percent by participating
in a walking exercise progra ... > full story
Benefits Of A Little Resistance Training For Older Adults
New research is showing the
benefits of resistance
training in keeping older
people in tip top form. ... > full story
Skyscraper Run-Ups: What It Takes To Be An Extreme Athlete
Scientists have recently
become interested in the
biomechanics of a very
unusual activity: skyscraper
run-ups. Competitors in this
extreme sport ascend the
... > full story
Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel
Glycogen, the muscle's
primary fuel source during
exercise, is replenished
more rapidly when athletes
ingest both carbohydrate and
caffeine following
exhaustive exercise, new
... > full story
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Can You Be Born A Couch Potato? Genetic Influence Found In Active And Sedentary Behavior Of Mice
July 17, 2008 — The key to good health is to be physically active. The key to being active is... to be born that way? In two genetic analyses performed on mouse hybrids descended from strains known for their high ... > full story -
After Ankle Surgery: Mobilize With Care
July 17, 2008 — People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilizing plaster ... > full story -
Exercise May Prevent Brain Shrinkage In Early Alzheimer's Disease
July 15, 2008 — Mild Alzheimer's disease patients with higher physical fitness had larger brains compared to mild Alzheimer's patients with lower physical fitness, according to a study published in the journal ... > full story -
Slow Exercise (Not Fast) Is Better For Menopausal Women
July 8, 2008 — As we get older, our muscles deteriorate and we become weaker, which has serious implications. We become clumsier and begin to have more falls, often resulting in broken bones or even more severe ... > full story -
Looking For The Founatain Of Youth? Cut Your Calories, Research Suggests
July 6, 2008 — In addition to reducing one's risk for many common diseases, new research found that calorie restriction may slow the aging process. Calorie restriction has long been shown to slow the aging process ... > full story -
Weight Watchers Vs. Fitness Centers
July 5, 2008 — The nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. Researchers examined the ... > full story -
Weekends Slow Weight Loss, Researchers Find
July 2, 2008 — Saturday can be the worst enemy for our waistlines. Researchers found that study subjects on strict diet and exercise programs tend to lose weight more slowly than expected because they eat more on ... > full story -
Breaking The Pattern: How Motivation Plays A Role In Getting Healthy
June 30, 2008 — People fall into a pattern. They start out with the best intentions and do well for a little while ... but then fall back into old habits. It's a classic health trap: two steps forward, three steps ... > full story -
'Directed Thinking' Increases Time Spent Exercising
June 25, 2008 — A new study shows how "directed thinking" led to an increase in exercise and fitness in sedentary college ... > full story -
Weight Gain Within The Normal Range Increases Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease
June 24, 2008 — Healthy individuals who gain weight, even to a weight still considered normal, are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The study suggests that CKD should be added ... > full story
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