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Category: Fitness
Posts about Fitness and how to achieve it.
Possible Link Between Prediabetes And Poor Brain Health: Study
Brain health matters. We’ve learned much about the interactions between physical health and the health of the brain. Now, a new study found links between prediabetes, common among Western nations, and declining brain health. We might want to pay attention.
Obesity May Be Killing More People Than Smoking In England And Scotland
Smoking kills. That idea is universally and scientifically accepted. Millions have died from smoking-related illnesses and many more continue to die. But obesity and excess body fat may be giving smoking a run for it’s money, according to new research. They may even be the new biggest killer.
Factor Regulating Fat Metabolism In Muscle Discovered
When it comes to regulating glucose levels in the body, skeletal muscle plays a key role. With obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases exploding in the US, understanding how this works might be a game-changer. Now a key factor in fat metabolism has been identified.
Will Better Cardio Fitness Really Help You Live Longer?
Doctors and lots of people on treadmills in health clubs believe better “cardio” leads to a longer life. People run, swim, row, climb and engage in all sorts of cardiorespiratory fitness activities in order to keep the Grim Reaper away a little longer. The big question is “does it work?”
Does Dad’s Exercise And Nutrition Impact Kids, Even As Adults?
We know that when expecting mothers eat well and exercise, it has a positive impact on baby’s health. But what about dad’s food and activity habits? What impact do they have on the health of his kids? The answers to those questions might surprise you.
These Three Things Are Keys To Better Mental Health
Mental health is in the news right now. The isolation, fear and anxiety of COVID-19 shutdowns have spawned a society very much on edge, and not as mentally healthy as it could be. But there are three key things that can help us turn the corner on this problem.
Exercise Relieves Low Back Pain, But We Don’t Seem To Know Why
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability in the US. Over 250 million works days are lost each year to CLBP. The cost in lost productivity and wages is over $100 billion dollars a year. Doctors know exercise helps CLBP. Science just can’t decide on why.
Want To Test Your Heart? Hit The Stairs!
Many ways have been devised to test the strength and health of the human heart. Treadmill stress tests are possibly the most common medical test used. But there may be a better way to test your heart’s strength and health, and you don’t even need a prescription.
Do Genetics Influence ACL Injury Risk?
It is widely accepted that your sport of choice, surface you play on and even your shoes can contribute to your risk of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But is your risk of rupturing your ACL also influenced by your genetics? A new study answers that question.