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Categories: Fitness, Vegetarian
Published High altitude training shows promise for patients ahead of surgery
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of health complications related to surgery, a new study has found.
Published Twin research indicates that a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A recent trial of identical twins comparing vegan and omnivore diets found that a vegan diet improves overall cardiovascular health.
Published Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep was the predominant factor affecting work performance in men and women, followed by lack of regular exercise and eating late-evening meals. Furthermore, the study indicated that men were more likely to exhibit lifestyle habits that impacted work performance than women.
Published Benefits of adolescent fitness to future cardiovascular health possibly overestimated
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. However, when researchers adjusted for familial factors by means of sibling analysis, they found a weaker association, although the link between high body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular disease remained strong.
Published People with obesity burn less energy during day
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when most people sleep. Researchers also found that, during the day, those with obesity have higher levels of the hormone insulin -- a sign that the body is working harder to use glucose, an energy-packed sugar.
Published Physical fitness since childhood predicts cerebellar volume in adolescence
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Physical fitness since childhood is associated with cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents. Those who were stronger, faster and more agile, in other words, had better neuromuscular fitness since childhood, had larger Crus I grey matter volume in adolescence.
Published Any activity is better for your heart than sitting -- even sleeping
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research.
Published Vigorous exercise, rigorous science: What scientists learned from firefighters in training
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists took thousands of measurements of firefighters in training to learn more about how the body responds to vigorous exercise.
Published Higher risk of 17 cancers after high BMI in late teens
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Men who are overweight or obese at age 18 have a higher risk of 17 different cancers later in life. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg. The research also describes how the youth obesity epidemic is expected to affect the cancer situation over the next 30 years.
Published Some benefits of exercise stem from the immune system
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Research in mice shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of exercise may arise from immune cells mobilized to counter exercise-induced inflammation. Immune cells prevent muscle damage by lowering levels of interferon, a key driver of chronic inflammation, inflammatory diseases, and aging.
Published Outlook on exercise may curb aging anxiety
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A positive attitude about physical activity may be related to lower anxiety about aging. Researchers who analyzed results from a multi-state survey say gender, age, marital status and income affect perspectives on exercise and aging but that reframing messages about both can lead to healthy behaviors.
Published 8,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of premature death
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source An international study has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk provides additional benefits.
Published Most forms of exercise are overwhelmingly safe -- but don't ignore the dangers
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The risk of serious injury from most exercise is astonishingly small, according to the results of a five-year study. Even forms of sport sometimes considered risky by the public, such as road cycling, are generally safe, suggesting the benefits of taking part in fitness activities far outweigh the dangers.
Published New evidence explains how warming-up enhances muscle performance
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have investigated the effect of increased cell temperature on the contractility of skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle by heating the muscle proteins using advanced microscopical techniques. The findings indicated that skeletal muscle is more sensitive to increases in temperature than cardiac muscle, and that heating can rapidly activate the contractile proteins of skeletal muscle, thereby improving muscle performance.
Published Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source 10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving your running times and overall fitness, even if your sprints are only at 80 percent. The researchers hope that the new knowledge can encourage more people to adopt this type of training, which benefits both blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Published Study suggests even more reasons to eat your fiber
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall health. New research suggests even more reasons we should be prioritizing fiber in our regular diets. Researchers found that each plant source of insoluble fiber contains unique bioactives -- compounds that have been linked to lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes -- offering potential health benefits beyond those of the fiber itself.
Published The microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In a meta-study, a research team has provided evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables contributes positively to bacterial diversity in the human gut.
Published Strength training may reduce health risks of a high-protein diet
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Progressive strength training using resistance can protect against the detrimental effects of a high-protein diet, according to new research in mice.
Published Link between seasons and eating habits
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The number of hours of light exposure we experience affects how we eat and how we burn energy. This may help us understand the link between seasons and metabolism.
Published Golf, walking and Nordic walking may enhance cognitive function in older adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in older individuals.