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    'Exercise in a pill' delivers same health benefits as actual exercise
    Joseph Shavit
    • 12 hours ago

    'Exercise in a pill' delivers same health benefits as actual exercise

    Researchers believe molecules could potentially be hijacked, recoded and “bottled up” in a pill and taken like a vitamin.
    Certain lifestyle activities reduce cognitive decline, research finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 19

    Certain lifestyle activities reduce cognitive decline, research finds

    Research finds there is a relationship between participating in certain lifestyle activities and preventing a decline in cognitive health.
    Blood molecule shown to reduce food intake and obesity
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 18

    Blood molecule shown to reduce food intake and obesity

    Researchers identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise and can effectively reduce food intake and obesity.
    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 10

    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight

    The study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral program for weight loss and improved cardiovascular health.
    When should I schedule my exercise? The question is more important than you think
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 2

    When should I schedule my exercise? The question is more important than you think

    When should I fit exercise within my daily schedule? For most, the answer depends on our family's schedule and working hours.
    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 2

    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise

    Researchers say the molecules could potentially be hijacked, recoded and “bottled up” in a pill and taken like a vitamin.
    Walking will help you sleep better, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 15

    Walking will help you sleep better, study finds

    New research shows that middle-aged adults who took more steps over four weeks reported better sleep than less-active people.
    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 12

    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight

    Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.
    Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 11

    Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time

    Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.
    Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 10

    Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says

    Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
    Study shows significant benefits of exercise on fatty liver disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 4

    Study shows significant benefits of exercise on fatty liver disease

    Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, study finds.
    The amazing benefits from three seconds of weightlifting a day
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 3

    The amazing benefits from three seconds of weightlifting a day

    Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new study from ECU has discovered.
    Breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or aerobic exercise
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 2

    Breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or aerobic exercise

    Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles” lowers blood pressure.
    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 1

    'Exercise in a pill' mirrors health benefits of actual exercise

    Researchers are developing a supplement capable of administering the health benefits of exercise to patients incapable of physical activity.
    Regular cycling helps patients with ‘accelerated aging’ diseases like Muscular Distrophy
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 13

    Regular cycling helps patients with ‘accelerated aging’ diseases like Muscular Distrophy

    Researchers found that regular cycling can greatly improve mobility in patients with myotonic dystrophy (MD) one of the Muscular Dystrophies
    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 11

    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, study finds

    Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
    New approach cuts the energy people need to walk by 50%
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 2

    New approach cuts the energy people need to walk by 50%

    Findings describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy.
    'Active video games are a positive alternative to hitting the gym, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 23

    'Active video games are a positive alternative to hitting the gym, study finds

    Working out isn’t known for being fun. Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active.
    Physical activity may protect your brain as you age
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 10

    Physical activity may protect your brain as you age

    New research from UGA shows every extra step counts when it comes to protecting the brain from the harmful effects of aging.
    Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 4

    Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs

    It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.
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