Category: Exercise
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
Metformin Is Linked to Weaker Exercise Improvements
June 30, 2022
A study published in Obesity suggests that metformin may decrease the gains in cardiorespiratory performance brought on by exercise. The world’s most common diabetes drug Metabolic syndrome, which is represented
Drug Leads to Drastic Weight Loss With Diet and Exercise
June 9, 2022
A large Phase 3 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that an existing drug combined with a healthy diet and mild exercise leads to an average
Exercise Improves Cognition Depending on Type and Amount
March 4, 2022
In a new review paper, scientists show that exercise can alleviate age-related cognitive decline, but not all types of exercise are created equal [1]. Watch your head Lifestyle choices, such
Benefits of Exercise Can Be Transferred via Plasmapheresis
January 4, 2022
Scientists have transferred the neuroprotective effects of exercise to sedentary mice via plasma transfusion and identified an obscure protein that might be responsible for the effect [1]. It’s in the
Exercise Burns Fewer Calories Than Previously Thought
October 5, 2021
Researchers have proven that our bodies partially compensate for calories burned during exercise by cutting energy expenditure on vital functions. Their discovery might explain why it can be so hard
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
Metformin Is Linked to Weaker Exercise Improvements
June 30, 2022
A study published in Obesity suggests that metformin may decrease the gains in cardiorespiratory performance brought on by exercise. The world’s most common diabetes drug Metabolic syndrome, which is represented by the four connected symptoms of obesity, excessive fats in the bloodstream (dyslipidemia), high blood pressure
Drug Leads to Drastic Weight Loss With Diet and Exercise
June 9, 2022
A large Phase 3 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that an existing drug combined with a healthy diet and mild exercise leads to an average weight loss of 20% [1]. Diet and exercise are not always enough Being a known comorbid
Exercise Improves Cognition Depending on Type and Amount
March 4, 2022
In a new review paper, scientists show that exercise can alleviate age-related cognitive decline, but not all types of exercise are created equal [1]. Watch your head Lifestyle choices, such as exercise and diet, are the most powerful anti-aging interventions currently available to us, and they
Benefits of Exercise Can Be Transferred via Plasmapheresis
January 4, 2022
Scientists have transferred the neuroprotective effects of exercise to sedentary mice via plasma transfusion and identified an obscure protein that might be responsible for the effect [1]. It’s in the blood The idea that young blood can rejuvenate old organisms is ancient. Kings and tyrants reportedly
Exercise Burns Fewer Calories Than Previously Thought
October 5, 2021
Researchers have proven that our bodies partially compensate for calories burned during exercise by cutting energy expenditure on vital functions. Their discovery might explain why it can be so hard to lose weight by working out [1]. The three components of energy expenditure As much as