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Throughout our lives, we are encouraged to stay active and have fun, this is where sports can come in and accomplish both in one task. Sports are fun to play at any age, and there are a variety of sports appropriate for a range of physical levels. It is important to stay physically active and …
Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the risk of arrhythmias following this procedure is reportedly high. In a recent study, researchers from Japan tested a novel approach that involves injecting ‘cardiac spheroids,’ cultured from human stem cells, directly into damaged ventricles. The …
In just a few short weeks, from May 3-5, 2024, the highly anticipated 32nd Annual Spring Congress will bring its invigorating energy to the vibrant city of West Palm Beach, FL. With this year’s theme, “The Metabolic Crisis: From Surviving to Thriving in the 21st Century,” the event will address the most pressing healthcare challenges …
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases. This is the most comprehensive international study to date on hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity. …
Many athletes are on the lookout for ways to give themselves an extra little edge against their competitors that might help improve their performance. Now a recent study from Concordia published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition suggests that they may be able to find an all-natural boost in the common cranberry. The Concordia …
Weight loss that is caused by a common diabetes drug has been tied to an ‘anti-hunger’ molecule in a Stanford Medicine study published in Nature Metabolism, finding that the commonly prescribed drug stimulates the production of lac-phe which is a molecule that is found in abundance after exercising. The ‘anti-hunger’ molecule lac-phe was discovered by …
Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers report on new compounds that appear capable of mimicking the physical boost of working out — at least within rodent cells. This discovery could lead to a new way …
Do you know what always seems to help when you’re feeling stressed or just need to unwind? A nice, relaxing massage. There’s just something about those soothing hands working out all those knots in your shoulders that can melt your troubles away, at least for a little while. But did you know massage can be …
Richard Morgan is 93 years young, but he’s probably unlike most nonagenarians (a person between 90-99 years old) that you have ever met. This inspiring Irishman is probably fitter than most people, he’s estimated to be as fit as a 40-year-old, and proof that it is never too late to make lifestyle changes and start a …
Slogging away at the gym isn’t for everyone. Especially as you age and go through different phases with your mind and body, it’s worth it to have alternative methods of exercise to accommodate your ability level. You could have an illness or become injured You could also simply prefer unconventional exercise to the traditional gym …