Category: Exercise
Aerobic & Resistance Training Impact Skin Aging Differently
July 14, 2023
According to a new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, while both aerobic and resistance exercise improve some aspects of skin aging, only the latter is able to increase skin
Better Health in Older Adults, One Step at a Time
July 12, 2023
Research published in Experimental Gerontology suggests that even smaller amounts of daily physical activity can benefit people over 60 [1]. Cardiometabolic health and physical activity The positive influence of exercise
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number
Physical Activity, Sleeping, Sedentary Behavior, and Aging
April 12, 2023
Regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and avoiding sedentary behavior are frequently reported as being important in determining how slowly we age. A team of researchers recently set out to determine
Daily Step Count, Less Mortality, Diminishing Returns
March 31, 2023
A new study using wearable accelerometers suggests that you don’t have to clock extreme numbers of steps every day to stay healthy [1]. Do you always need to hit the
Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy
March 22, 2023
In a new systemic review published in Autophagy Reports, researchers have demonstrated that exercise plays a role in regulating autophagy, depending on its type [1]. Manipulating autophagy Disabled autophagy was
Epigenetic Biomarker for Measuring Aging Through Fitness
March 15, 2023
A new biomarker for measuring biological aging based on physical fitness has been published in Aging, and it has been found to be useful in predicting health issues. A clock
Exercise and Supplements Against Age-Related Inflammation
March 2, 2023
In a new systematic review, researchers have shown that combining some dietary supplements and exercise might be beneficial for people over the age of 60 [1]. A double-edged sword Chronic
Midday Exercise Might Be Better In Preventing Mortality
February 21, 2023
Scientists have found that the time of day when you exercise might be an important factor in lowering all-cause and cardiovascular mortality [1]. Exercise is good, but what about timing?
Silly Walking for Serious Exercise
January 6, 2023
Researchers have shown that a particular walking style that many people immediately recognize can count as high-intensity exercise [1]. Does exercise have to be boring? In the fight against aging,
Short Bouts of Vigorous Activity May Reduce Mortality Risk
December 16, 2022
In a study published in Nature Medicine, scientists have shown that short bouts of everyday vigorous physical activity, such as stair climbing, are associated with a considerable reduction in mortality
Snowsports for Improved Balance
December 7, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS) Plus, researchers have shown that participating in such sports as snowboarding and skiing might counteract age-associated
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is
Aerobic & Resistance Training Impact Skin Aging Differently
July 14, 2023
According to a new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, while both aerobic and resistance exercise improve some aspects of skin aging, only the latter is able to increase skin thickness [1]. Exercise and skin – an overlooked connection Skin is the largest organ of the
Better Health in Older Adults, One Step at a Time
July 12, 2023
Research published in Experimental Gerontology suggests that even smaller amounts of daily physical activity can benefit people over 60 [1]. Cardiometabolic health and physical activity The positive influence of exercise on health is widely known. However, the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous exercise can
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions at hand for weight loss without resorting to medications: diet and exercise. However, recent research suggests
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their strength. Strength training isn’t just for athletes It is widely known that weightlifting and other resistance
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number of candles on a birthday cake mark a person’s chronological age, but that person’s biological age
Physical Activity, Sleeping, Sedentary Behavior, and Aging
April 12, 2023
Regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and avoiding sedentary behavior are frequently reported as being important in determining how slowly we age. A team of researchers recently set out to determine the link between physical activity, sleeping, and sedentary behavior [1]. Finding out if sleep, exercise, and
Daily Step Count, Less Mortality, Diminishing Returns
March 31, 2023
A new study using wearable accelerometers suggests that you don’t have to clock extreme numbers of steps every day to stay healthy [1]. Do you always need to hit the target? A tight association between physical activity and health is widely known [2]. In fact, staying
Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy
March 22, 2023
In a new systemic review published in Autophagy Reports, researchers have demonstrated that exercise plays a role in regulating autophagy, depending on its type [1]. Manipulating autophagy Disabled autophagy was recently acknowledged as a hallmark of aging. Indeed, boosting the ability of cells to get rid
Epigenetic Biomarker for Measuring Aging Through Fitness
March 15, 2023
A new biomarker for measuring biological aging based on physical fitness has been published in Aging, and it has been found to be useful in predicting health issues. A clock with a different purpose Epigenetic clocks are most notable for their direct relationship to biological age,
Exercise and Supplements Against Age-Related Inflammation
March 2, 2023
In a new systematic review, researchers have shown that combining some dietary supplements and exercise might be beneficial for people over the age of 60 [1]. A double-edged sword Chronic low-level inflammation accompanies many hereditary and age-associated diseases. Inflammation also plays an important role in ‘healthy’
Midday Exercise Might Be Better In Preventing Mortality
February 21, 2023
Scientists have found that the time of day when you exercise might be an important factor in lowering all-cause and cardiovascular mortality [1]. Exercise is good, but what about timing? The value of physical activity for health and longevity is unquestionable [2], even if some doubts
Silly Walking for Serious Exercise
January 6, 2023
Researchers have shown that a particular walking style that many people immediately recognize can count as high-intensity exercise [1]. Does exercise have to be boring? In the fight against aging, anything goes. As we have reported numerous times, exercise is one of the most effective anti-aging
Short Bouts of Vigorous Activity May Reduce Mortality Risk
December 16, 2022
In a study published in Nature Medicine, scientists have shown that short bouts of everyday vigorous physical activity, such as stair climbing, are associated with a considerable reduction in mortality risk, especially in cardiovascular mortality [1]. Everyday activities and health Exercise is one of the most
Snowsports for Improved Balance
December 7, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS) Plus, researchers have shown that participating in such sports as snowboarding and skiing might counteract age-associated proprioception decline [1]. Ankles keep you balanced It is no secret that exercise is one of
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is good for you, and so is a healthy diet. Moreover, those are probably the only currently