Researchers in the United States have created an experimental compound called SLU-PP-332 that tells skeletal muscle to behave as if the body were in constant endurance training. In mouse studies, twice-daily injections for one month cut body-fat gains more than…
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes to weight loss in people with obesity but results in modest reductions of 2-3 kg on average. It is more…
Taking just a couple of minutes to stroll after a meal can noticeably soften the rise and fall of blood sugar. A 2022 meta-analysis in Sports Medicine pooled seven controlled trials that interrupted prolonged sitting with very light walking or…
Building and preserving muscle is far more than a cosmetic pursuit. Muscle tissue is now recognized as a direct marker of overall health: people who carry more lean mass tend to live longer, resist chronic disease and remain physically independent…
The relationship between sleep and recovery from exercise-induced muscle injuries, with a focus on athletes and military personnel. Insufficient sleep combined with high training loads increases the risk of muscle injuries. Adequate sleep enhances muscle repair by regulating hormonal and…
Sticking with five well-known behaviors, eating a plant-rich diet, exercising regularly, keeping weight in the healthy range, limiting alcohol and never smoking, does more than prolong life. It pushes back the onset of the big three chronic illnesses (heart disease,…
Building muscle strength enhances cognitive function in older adults A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society demonstrated that high-intensity resistance training (PRT) significantly improves both cognitive function and physical strength in older adults with mild cognitive…
Study titled “Leisure-Time Running Reduces All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Risk” published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2014. It analyzes data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, which tracked over 55,000 adults for a mean follow-up…