News tagged with aerobic metabolism

Study: Sports beverage with half carbs, fewer calories boosts endurance

(PhysOrg.com) -- Compared to a carbohydrate-only supplement, a low-carb beverage with added protein increases endurance times in cyclists, according to a study out of The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Kinesiology ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Biologists find that red-blooded vertebrates evolved twice, independently

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nature, in all its glory, is nothing if not thrifty.

Biology / Evolution

created Jul 27, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (33) | comments 12 | with audio podcast

Exercise counters negative effects of weight regain, researchers find

With the obesity rate rising for American adults and children, health concerns such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a frequent reality. Although obesity itself is a major risk factor for disease, ...

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created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers evaluate resistance training for diabetes prevention

Systematic, progressive resistance training - also called strength training - is a safe and efficient way for middle-aged and older adults to improve their health. A Virginia Tech led research team that includes ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Better cardiorespiratory fitness related to lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease

Persons with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of all-cause death and coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease compared to persons with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, according ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0