HEALTH AND FITNESS
Weight influenced by microbes in the gut
ExerciseDaily - Our genetic makeup influences whether we are fat or thin by shaping which types of microbes thrive in our body, according to...
Walking an Extra Two Minutes Each Hour May Offset Hazards of Sitting Too Long
ExerciseDaily - A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the health hazards...
it’s not what you do, but how you get yourself to exercise that matters
ExerciseDaily -Developing any habit—good or bad—starts with a routine, and exercise is no exception. The trick is making exercise a habit that is hard...
Gym steroid use has impact on memory
ExerciseDaily - People using anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth and sporting performance are far more likely to experience issues with their memory, according...
Want a new body? Get a new ‘buddy’!
Study finds that a new exercise partner is the key to exercising more.
ExerciseDaily - Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have been investigating whether...
Taking the pain out of office work
Treadmill workstations reduce neck and shoulder muscle pain
ExerciseDaily - Office work will become much less of a pain in the neck if Julie Côté...
Exercise May Reverse Age-Related Bone Loss in Middle-Aged Men
ExerciseDaily - Men gradually lose bone mass as they age, which puts them at risk for developing osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones weak...
Tai chi as good as or better than aerobic exercise for managing chronic pain
Exercise Daily - The ancient martial art of tai chi has similar or greater benefits than aerobic exercise for people with the chronic pain...
Work, pedal, and be healthy
ExerciseDaily! - A new study from the University of Iowa finds that inspiring office employees to be active at work could be as easy...
SPORTS
Building muscle doesn’t require lifting heavy weights, study shows
ExerciseDaily - Current gym dogma holds that to build muscle size you need to lift heavy weights. However, a new study conducted at McMaster...
Regular exercise can cut your diabetes risk
Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to...
NUTRITION
Sprouted grains have more nutrients, easier to digest..
Exercise Daily - Sprouted grains are whole-grain seeds that have just begun to grow and aren't...
Eating ‘on the go’ could lead to weight gain, new research finds
ExerciseDaily! - In a new study published today in the Journal of Health Psychology, researchers...
You can predict your future weight
IMAGE: WHAT YOU'RE READING NOW SECRETLY TELLS YOU WHETHER YOUR COUNTRY WILL BE SKINNIER OR...
Sugary Drinks Linked to High Death Tolls Worldwide
ExerciseDaily - Consumption of sugary drinks may lead to an estimated 184,000 adult deaths each...
Diet that mimics fasting appears to slow aging
Benefits demonstrated in mice and yeast; three cycles of a similar diet given to humans
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SCIENCE
Circuit strength training & ball games boost bone health in children
Exercise Daily -Research shows that intense exercise at school has clear positive effects on bone density, muscular strength and balance in 8-10-year-old children," says...