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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 …
Research at a Glance: Exercise is one of the most beneficial activities that people can engage in. Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other health problems. It can even help people with many mental health conditions feel better. But exactly how exercise exerts its positive effects hasn’t been well understood. …
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. …
A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule trigonelline present in coffee, fenugreek, and also in the human body, can help to improve muscle health and function. In an international collaboration among …
Families often find spending quality time together in today’s fast-paced world challenging. However, the benefits of engaging in family adventures go far beyond creating lasting memories. Recent studies show that these experiences have a significant impact on both physical and emotional well-being. This article will explore the benefits of family adventures, backed by compelling statistics. …
Aging is an inevitable and sometimes daunting part of life, but according to research, people seem to fear aging less with each year they grow older. The older people get, the less they fear aging. According to a recent double opt-in survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Forbs Health of 2,000 American adults, young …
As a human, you must never stop exercising, eating right, and improving your mind, even as you age. This can sometimes be easier said than done as the cost of groceries continues to rise and life generally seems harder to afford on a limited budget. However, there are ways to keep your body and mind …
A Reviewed Preprint published in eLife suggests that progressive strength training using resistance may protect against the detrimental effects of a high-protein diet, in animal studies. The editors describe the work as a valuable finding on the relationship between a high protein diet and resistance training on glucose homeostasis and fat accumulations that is supported …
Stanford Medicine researchers have found that a drug that boosts strength in injured or aging mice restores connections between nerves and muscle fibers, their findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine suggest ways to combat weakness in humans due to aging, injury, or disease. The anti-aging molecule blocks the activity of an aging-associated gerozyme …
Image Caption: Kinesiologists at McMaster University found that all forms of resistance training programs are beneficial – regardless of how much you lift, how often, and how many times. Image Credit: Matt Clarke/McMaster University When it comes to working out, building strength, and growing muscles there seems to be an endless supply of routines and …