News tagged with aerobic activity
Evolution may explain 'Runner's high,' study says
(HealthDay) -- The pleasurable feeling known as "runner's high" that's triggered by aerobic exercise may have played a role in the evolution of humans' ability to run long distances, a new study suggests.
May 09, 2012 |
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Runner's high motivated the evolution of exercise
In the last century something unexpected happened: humans became sedentary. We traded in our active lifestyles for a more immobile existence. But these were not the conditions under which we evolved. David Raichlen from the ...
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Assumptions can steer physical behavior
(PhysOrg.com) -- Higher expectations can be the prescription for more physical activity.
Mar 16, 2011 |
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Best diabetes fitness plan: aerobics plus weights
People with diabetes should mix aerobics with weight training to get the best results in lowering blood sugar, a new study suggests. The combination worked best for weight loss too, compared to aerobics or ...
Nov 23, 2010 |
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1 hour daily exercise fights 'fatso' gene in teens
(AP) -- One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname "fatso," according to a new European study.
Apr 05, 2010 |
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Attitude toward everyday activity important for healthy lifestyle
(PhysOrg.com) -- Exploring underlying attitudes toward everyday physical activity -- for example, walking to a nearby co-worker's office rather than sending an e-mail -- may open new opportunities for promoting healthier, ...
Apr 01, 2010 |
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Aerobic exercise no big stretch for older adults but helps elasticity of arteries
Just three months of physical activity reaps heart health benefits for older adults with type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries - reducing risk of heart disease and stroke, Dr. Kenneth Madden told the ...
Oct 25, 2009 |
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Physical inactivity poses greatest health risk to Americans, research shows
As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological Association today.
Aug 09, 2009 |
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Study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine finds that aerobic activity may keep the brain young.
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Sporadic play activity as beneficial to child health as continuous bouts of exercise, study suggests
New research suggests for the first time that frequent bouts of sporadic activity could be just as beneficial to children's health as longer exercise sessions. A team from the University of Exeter measured the frequency, ...
May 11, 2009 |
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Differences among exercisers and nonexercisers during pregnancy
No one doubts that mothers - especially pregnant mothers - are among the busiest people on earth. And while the benefits of exercise for these women and their developing fetuses are widely known, many expectant mothers do ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 17, 2009 |
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MU fitness expert creates MyActivity Pyramid to help adults exercise (Video)
The MyActivity Pyramid, a new fitness guide developed by a University of Missouri Extension fitness specialist, provides physical activity recommendations for adults in a fun and easy-to-understand format. ...
Feb 12, 2009 |
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Research finds older women who are more physically fit have better cognitive function
New research published in the international journal Neurobiology of Aging by Marc Poulin, PhD, DPhil, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. An Alberta Heritage Foundation for Me ...
Jan 08, 2009 |
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