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Weight Loss Helps Your Heart Even If Some Weight Come Back

It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later.

But don’t be downhearted -- a new evidence review says the important heart health benefits of weight loss are sustained even if some of the weight comes back.

People who drop some pounds still have lower blood pressure and better cholesterol and blood sugar numbers even if they regain a li...

Does Exercise Really Help Your Brain? Jury Still Out

It’s long been thought that working out helps a person stay sharp, but a new review argues there’s little solid scientific evidence for the mental benefits of physical exercise.

Individual clinical trial results have tended to support the idea that regular exercise helps maintain brain health.

But a combined review of 109 trials involving more than 11,000 healthy folks found evi...

Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson's Disease, Review Finds

Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson’s disease, a new review finds.

And any type of structured exercise is better than none, researchers added. The findings were published recently in the Cochrane Reviews.

70 or Older? An Extra 500 Steps a Day Could Do Wonders for Your Heart

While the idea of getting 10,000 steps a day is bandied about as a good walking goal, that can be intimidating to some people, depending on how fit they are.

Now, new research in adults between the ages of 70 and 90 finds that a much smaller number of steps can make a difference in heart health.

It’s possible, according to researchers, that just 3,000 steps a day has benef...

Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death

A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports.

Researchers found that 75 minutes a week — 11 minutes daily — of moderate-intensity physical activity is enough to lower a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.

The investigators estimated that 1 in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone got that amount of e...

Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital

If you're over 40, regular exercise may not only keep you fit -- it might keep you out of the hospital, too, a large new study suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for various health conditions in the coming years. The list included such common ills as pneumonia, stroke, diabetes complication...

Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports

Spring sports season will be here soon, so it’s time to get kids ready after a winter break.

Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communication, preparing for success, handling a loss, time management and the importance of doing your best, according to Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.

Pediatrician

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  • February 19, 2023
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  • Sports-Linked Cardiac Arrest Rare in Seniors, Study Finds

    The saga of Damar Hamlin's recent collapse during a football game has thrown the dangers of sports-related cardiac arrest into the spotlight.

    What about this happening to someone much older?

    A new study brings reassuring news: It’s rare for an older adult to have a sudden cardiac arrest during exercise, and those who do tend to have fewer health issues than those who experienc...

    Even Light Exercise Can Help Arthritic Knees

    Even short bouts of light exercise can help the millions of people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and improve their range of motion.

    Knee osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of the disease, occurs when the cartilage between your bones breaks down, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.

    Researchers in a

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  • January 24, 2023
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  • Athletic Heart Syndrome: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

    It’s no secret that athletic endurance and strength go hand-in-hand with a healthy heart.

    “Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, enabling it to pump a greater volume of blood with each heartbeat,” said Dr. Deepa...

    Five Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do at Home

    TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- You might have heard that doing cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.

    Yet finding the time for the gym or even a trip to the local park can be a challenge when work and home responsibilities start to add up.

    The good news? There’s a growing list of exercises that are n...

    Seniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One

    Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather.

    “It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whether it’s temperate or even if it’s colder, as long as it’s safe to do so,” said Dr. Angela...

    What Exercise 'Snack' Is Best for Your Health?

    Millions of adults spend too much time at a desk or in front of a screen, and experts have long advised them to sit less, move more.

    But if lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar and a mood boost are the goals, what's the bare minimum of movement that will get the job done?

    Apparently just five minutes of walking every 30 minutes.

    That’s the finding of a small, new study th...

    Could 6 Minutes of Exercise Help Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer's?

    Six minutes of high-intensity exercise might prolong the lifespan of a healthy brain, perhaps delaying the start of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases, a new, small study suggests.

    Researchers found that short but intense cycling increased the production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is essential for brain formation, learning and memory. It's tho...

    Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

    An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues.

    Supervised exercise programs are associated with significant reductions in symptoms of depression among children and teenagers, according to the analysis of data from 21 studies involving more than 2,400 kids.

    “This is the first time that we've been able to put en...

    New Year's Resolutions: What's the Best Way to Make — and Keep — Them?

    New Year's resolutions can be a fickle thing.

    They are a time-honored way to promise improvements to yourself and your behavior, a “fresh start” to the new year.

    But if chosen poorly, a resolution also can be a source of anxiety, disappointment and hopelessness.

    “They tap into the abiding American spirit of relentless self-improvement, and that can be so relentless that ...

    Twins Study Shows Exercise Altering How Genes Behave

    One might expect identical twins to have the same health outcomes.

    But it's not just genetics that makes a notable difference in their weight and in how their genes behave, according to a new study. Exercise can alter genetic markers of metabolic disease -- any of the diseases or disorders that disrupt norma...

    There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Women's Heart Health

    Regular exercise has long been hailed as a great way to preserve heart health, but could a morning workout deliver more benefits than an evening visit to the gym?

    New research suggests that for women in their 40s and up, the answer appears to be yes.

    “First of all, I would like to stress that being physically active or doing some sort of exercise is beneficial at any time of day,...

    Even Moderate Exercise Can Boost Survival After Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer survivors may be able to extend their lives, just by taking a brisk walk every day, a new study suggests.

    The value of regular exercise -- including the oft-cited daily walk -- is well known. One of the potential health benefits is a lower risk of developing breast cancer.

    But it has not been clear whether regular physical activity can help people who've already had br...

    Study Confirms It: Kids Keep Harried Moms From Exercise

    Something — or rather, someone — may be standing between moms and a regular exercise routine: their children.

    New research from the universities of Cambridge and Southampton in the United Kingdom suggests that fewer than half of mothers met recommended activity levels, a number that was even lower when the children were younger or there was more than one.

    “It is perhaps not ...

    Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese

    Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study.

    Exercise is even helpful for obese cancer patients, reducing inflammation and improving the bacterial communities of the gut's microbiome, the findings showed.

    "Inflammation is a key process that drives colorectal cancer. We know a high BMI [body m...

    Even in Kindergarten, White Kids More Likely to Join Extracurricular Activities

    Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part.

    Among a group of 401 kindergarten students in Ohio, white children were 2.6 times more likely to participate in the most common extracurricular sports than children of other races and ethnicities.

    The study found similar results for other after-school...

    Got the 'Winter Blues'? Exercise Can Help

    A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.

    If you're one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down on life and crave carbs and sweets, staying active can help. An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for maintaining an exercise routine.

    “With ...

    Exercise Is Key to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery

    The best way to get back to feeling more normal after breast cancer surgery is to get moving, experts say.

    One surgeon offers some post-surgery suggestions for arm stretches and light aerobic exercise.

    "People who return to everyday activity sooner after surgery tend to heal better and hav...

    Hate Long Workouts? 'Activity Snacks' May Work for You

    Taking a quick walk or doing squats after you eat may help you retain muscle mass as you age, new research suggests.

    So-called “activity snacks” — short bouts of exercise — may help maintain muscle mass and quality by allowing your body to use more amino acids from food, explained study author Daniel Moo...

    Stay Fit & Your COVID Shot May Work Even Better

    The more often you work out, the more effective your COVID-19 vaccination will be, a new study suggests.

    Fully vaccinated folks who clocked high weekly levels of physical activity were nearly three times less likely to land in the hospital with COVID, compared to those who got the jab but didn't ex...

    Exercise During Chemo Helps Your Heart, Lungs Recover

    When you are getting chemotherapy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. Now, new research suggests it should be the first.

    Exercising during chemotherapy is safe, improves long-term cardiac and respiratory function and may help ease some of the ravages of tr...

    Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame

    After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.

    For the study, the researchers reviewed 38 published studies that tracked the exercise performance of more than 2,000 people who had had COVID-19. Ulti...

    Your E-Bike Is No Match for Real Biking: Study

    That e-bike might make hilly rides a lot more fun, but it's not improving your fitness the way a good old-fashioned bicycle would, a new study shows.

    People riding e-bikes are 44% less likely to reach weekly targets for physical activity than those on regular bicycles, according to a re...

    Retirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study

    Retirees, it's time to get up out of your easy chair and get moving.

    That's the message from a Finnish study that used a wrist-based device to determine just how much retired adults were moving every day.

    “Based on our research, people who are retiring should aim to increase the amou...

    Healthy Living Boosts Life Span, Even for Former Smokers

    Eating well and exercising can make for a longer life, and that holds true for former smokers, too, a new study shows.

    Researchers found that of nearly 160,000 former smokers, those who exercised, ate healthfully and limited their drinking were less likely to die over the next couple of decades, versus their counterparts with less-healthy habits.

    It's well known that when smokers ki...

    Regular Weightlifting Could Lengthen Your Life

    Combining weightlifting with aerobic exercise can significantly lower your odds dying early, especially from heart disease, new research shows.

    Depending how much weightlifting they did, older adults reduced their risk of premature death by between 9% and 22%, the study found. Moderate or vigorous aerobic exercise lowered the risk by 24% to 34%. The lowest risk, however, was seen among th...

    Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

    Sitting on the couch or behind a desk could be increasing your risk of breast cancer, a new genetics-driven study suggests.

    People more likely to engage in physical activity based on their DNA had a 41% lower risk of invasive breast cancer, researchers report.

    Previous research also has shown a link betwe...

    Exercise Rates Still Haven't Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows

    The COVID-19 pandemic stopped people in their tracks, reducing their physical activity. And daily "step counts" still haven't reached previous numbers, according to a new study.

    Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco examined worldwide trends in physical activity by measuring step counts in the two years following

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  • September 1, 2022
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  • Dogs Get Healthier When People Get Fitter

    Writer Jenny Block and her chiweenie, Aurora, are on a health kick.

    "We walk at least 1 mile and up to 4 miles in the early morning, before it gets too hot," said the Houston-based author.

    "She needs it, and I need it, so it works out great," said Block, who has shed...

    Get Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors' Odds of Early Death

    Here's a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket.

    A new U.S. National Cancer Institute study found older folks who played racquet sports lowered their risk of deat...

    Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID

    Looking for a new reason to work out?

    Here's a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large international research review has found.

    And, if you do get COVID, the study found, routine moderate and/or intense exercise dramatically lowers your...

    Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss

    "You can't run from the fork."

    It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.

    But is that true for everyone?

    New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" people who need to work out and watch what they eat if they want to shed pounds.

    In fact, these folks should ...

    Want to Maintain Muscle?  Frequency of Workouts Is Key

    Whether the goal is bulging biceps or just a bit more strength and mass, a relatively light workout several times a week beats a more intense one done just once a week.

    That's the conclusion of a small Australian study in which researchers spent a month tracking muscle-building progress among 36 college st...

    Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse

    Taking part in certain sports in high school may lead to misuse of prescription stimulants in the years after graduation, a new study finds.

    It reported that high school seniors who play contact sports are 50% more likely to abuse prescription stimulants in their 20s. Seniors who take part in any sport are more likely than those who don't to abuse these drugs, said lead author Philip Veli...

    Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study

    Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims.

    The findings are based on a comprehensive review of more than 150 studies that looked at how children maintain physical activity, exercise and cope with heat, as well as how thi...

    Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year

    As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new.

    Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has lifelong benefi...

    Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen

    Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them.

    The most common problem is with the rotator cuff tendon in the shoulder, which can cause pain. Issues can included

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  • August 6, 2022
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  • Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia

    Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers.

    A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead of factors that may contribute to the disease.

    Researchers in China combed t...

    Getting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds

    Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs.

    Researchers studying kids' exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first 10 years of life performed better on a test of lung function than those who did not live near nature.

    "Our research suggests the greener, the better," said Diogo Queiroz Almeida, who studies genetic, beha...

    Want to Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms

    Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day -- though it wouldn't hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests.

    The researchers followed over 100,000 Americans for decades and found what many have shown before: People who exercise as much as health experts recommend tend to live longer.

    According to those

    More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health

    Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say.

    In a large research review, the investigators found that tracking your activity might inspire you to

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  • July 26, 2022
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  • Exercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men's, Women's Brains Differently

    Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests.

    The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain's ability to withstand the effects of diseases like Alzheimer's without showing a decline i...

    Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More

    Next time you work out, maybe take a 15-minute sauna when you're done for extra heart health benefits.

    That's the main finding of research out of Finland. It found taking a sauna confers additional cardiovascular benefits over exercise alone.

    The new study didn't look at how saunas can boost heart health, but other studies have elucidated these benefits. It has been shown "that some...

    Using Pot May Impede Female Athletes' Performance

    Medical and recreational marijuana use has surged across the United States as more states legalize the drug, but young female athletes may want to think twice before taking a toke.

    A new study from the University of Northern Colorado connects regular cannabis use in fit young wome...

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