While walking a dog provides older Americans with a valuable outlet for regular, physical activity, a Penn Medicine study has
Category: Exercise
Pre-emptive decision on post-workout snack may fight indulgence
A post-exercise snack can threaten to undo the gains (or losses) of a workout. But the decision itself may depend
Exercise before surgery can protect both muscles and nerves, UVA study suggests
Exercise can protect both muscle and nerves from damage caused by the restoration of blood flow after injury or surgery,
Research Brief: The effects of video game-based exercise in preschool-aged children
The prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled (6.5 percent to 16.9 percent) in the United States over the
Beetroot for treating heart failure
Beetroot juice supplements may enhance exercise capacity in patients with heart failure, according to a new proof-of-concept study. The study
How running preserves the memory
Exercise has long been known to combats stress, but a study by Brigham Young University suggests that it can also
How to prevent opioid addiction after surgery
The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends using prescription painkillers sparingly, if at all, after surgery. There are effective alternatives and
Control diabetes with diet and exercise
According to latest research, dieting and regular exercise can be more effective at controlling type 2 diabetes than medication. Patients
Exercise prevents heart aging
Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, aging hearts and prevent risk of future heart failure. To reap the most benefit,
Exercise improves memory and thinking
Mild cognitive impairment is an intermediate stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline
