Moderate exercise may help people cope with anxiety and stress for an extended period of time post-workout, according to a study by kinesiology researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.
Scientists from the University of South Florida and Fudan University in Shanghai have found increases in brain volume and improvements on tests of memory and thinking in Chinese seniors who practiced Tai Chi three times a week, reports an article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Interval training (HIT), which combines high- and low-intensity training within a single workout session, has been shown to be highly effective for fat burning and aerobic conditioning. Here’s why, and what you need to know to get started with an interval training cardio workout tailored to your fitness level.
A new “10-20-30” interval training concept can improve both a person’s running performance and health, despite a significant reduction in the total amount of training, according to new research from a University of Copenhagen study.
Women receiving care for breast cancer have significantly impaired cardio-pulmonary function that can persist for years after they have completed treatment, according to a new Duke University study. The same study also suggests that poor cardio fitness may be a strong predictor of survival among women with advanced breast cancer.
Physical activity is associated with reduced breast and colon cancer mortality and may extend the life-span of cancer survivors, as well as their quality of life, according to a new study.
Both obesity and inflammation have been shown to be related to several types of cancer. In a recently published study, postmenopausal women who were overweight and lost at least 5 percent of their body weight had a measurable reduction in inflammation.
In an age when even preschoolers have electronic toys and devices, how can parents get their children to be more physically active? Two new studies provide some answers…
