Month: March 2013

French women are less likely to spend any time on any physical activities – not sports, exercise or even household chores, compared to women in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the UK, according to a new survey. The multi-national survey …
Science 2.0

The key to improving cognition in those with Down syndrome could be as simple as stepping onto a bike, researchers say.
Disability Scoop

Every day, I try to schedule something in, whether it's hiking with my dog or jogging or going to the gym,” says Jennie Garth of her weight loss.
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Sleep problems keeping you up at night? Exercise, no matter the level or time of day, might help, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation released this week. It found that people who exercise, whether light or vigorous,…
Consumer Reports News

Chevy Chase, MD ––Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). When they are …
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Weight loss—by dietary changes alone or combined with physical exercise—has a positive impact on the production of adipose tissue hormones: Adipose tissue produces less leptin but, instead, more adiponectin, which counteracts diabetes and cancer.
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"Tests conducted immediately after short bouts of exercise showed a clear improvement among higher-order functions like self-control, a cognitive [brain] function that is really important for daily activities in terms of both social life and academic …
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