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Exercise
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.Exercise is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation. Exercise is useful in preventing or treating coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, weakness, diabetes, obesity, and depression. Range of motion is one aspect of exercise important for increasing or maintaining joint function. Strengthening exercises provide appropriate resistance to the muscles to increase endurance and strength.
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MAY 10, 2022
Plants & Animals
Who doesn’t want to live forever? Let’s face it, the whole mortality thing is boring, and we want to be aliv
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAY 09, 2022
Health & Medicine
Poor and erratic sleep patterns are thought to contribute to cognitive decline and psychiatric disorders in older age. R
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
MAY 05, 2022
Cardiology
A recent study has shown that life purpose and mortality are closely tied.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAY 03, 2022
Cardiology
First-time marathon runners in a 6-month training program saw major heart benefits in a recent study.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
APR 29, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
When we're active and doing exercise, we can build muscle as well as supply muscle cells with oxygen, maintaining their
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 26, 2022
Cardiology
Several recent studies have shown that any amount of alcohol consumption raises cardiovascular disease risk.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
APR 25, 2022
Neuroscience
Socioemotional behavior at age 8 predicts health behavior directly and indirectly through education in midlife. The corr
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 25, 2022
Cancer
Substantial evidence supports the association between exercise and reduced risk of colon cancer. Physical act
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
APR 22, 2022
Immunology
Our immune system plays a vital role in our bodies, as it is literally responsible for keeping us healthy and free of ha
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
APR 21, 2022
Cardiology
Just 10 minutes of mild exercise immediately improves brain connectivity.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
APR 15, 2022
Health & Medicine
Exercise may stave off dementia by protecting brain volume through maintaining insulin and body mass index levels. The c
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 14, 2022
Cardiology
Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key to maintaining heart health.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
APR 07, 2022
Cardiology
A new study suggests that resistance exercise is best for getting a good night's rest.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 27, 2022
Plants & Animals
It’s no secret that living in space can take a significant toll on the body. Research suggests that there are a ra
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
MAR 18, 2022
Neuroscience
Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophrenia have up to twice the risk of dev
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAR 17, 2022
Cardiology
A new study has linked caffeinated coffee to a lower risk of heart failure.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 15, 2022
Cardiology
Most research has focused on the benefits of aerobic exercise; a new study shows that muscle strengthening also lowers r
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 10, 2022
Cardiology
COVID-19 disrupted the lives of millions of people, and two new studies have shown that it also increased blood pressure
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 10, 2022
Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that one in eight men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis. While prost
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
MAR 07, 2022
Health & Medicine
Cryptocurrency is something most people have heard of, but few understand. To some people, it's still a mythical currenc
...
MAR 06, 2022
Health & Medicine
Life can be hard at times, there's no denying that. With modern medicine and hygiene come longer lifespans
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
FEB 25, 2022
Cancer
Esophageal cancer, also known as cancer of the food pipe, gullet cancer, or oesophageal cancer, develops in the tube tha
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus