Exercise 1.5 times more effective than drugs for depression, anxiety

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Share on PinterestExercising may provide more benefit as a first-line treatment for mental health conditions. Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images A large new analysis of meta-studies finds that exercise is more beneficial for conditions such as anxiety and depression than standard psychotherapy or medications. The new study found that […]

5 Exercise Snacks That Can Help Make Your Heart Stronger

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If you don’t have time for an hour-long workout, a more practical approach is to do exercise snacks. Exercise snacks are short bursts of vigorous exercise done intermittently throughout the day. Doing brief movements throughout the day can have the same benefits as a longer workout.  Because of the nature of […]

No Time to Exercise? Try a ‘Movement Snack’ Instead

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“Movement snack” is a catch-all term for any physical activity you do in really short bursts, say 1 to 10 minutes, as opposed to more traditional fitness routines that have you exercising for longer stretches. And while the exact benefit you’ll get out of your movement snack depends on the […]

Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms

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By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests. Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using specialized […]

How Exercise Impacts Mental Health | MHK Fitness

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How Exercise Impacts Mental HealthPhoto bycanva Exercise has long been recognized as an important factor in physical health, but its effects on mental health are equally significant. Regular exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and stress. It […]

Short bursts of exercise may offer big health benefits

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In the journals Got two minutes to exercise? Then you have enough time to lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and even early death, according to a study published online Oct. 27, 2022, by the European Heart Journal. Researchers looked at almost 72,000 adults, average age 62, who were […]

Can exercise reverse muscle aging? Yes, and this is how

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Share on PinterestA new study investigates how exercise can help rejuvenate aging muscles. Image credit: A Bello/Getty Images. Doctors call physical exercise a “polypill,” because it can prevent and treat many of the chronic diseases that are associated with aging. A new study of muscle fibers from mice and humans […]

Cardiovascular Exercise May Reduce the Need for Sleep Aids

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Share on PinterestNew research shows that people who maintain good cardiorespiratory fitness are less likely to use prescription sleep aids. Justin Paget/Getty Images A recent study suggests that people who are physically fit are less likely to need prescription sleep aids. The findings show that moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise for […]

Want to maintain a healthy heart? Then exercise.

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Maintaining a healthy heart as you age requires exercise. But there are many ways you can incorporate more physical activity into your daily life. Photo: Getty Images. If you want to maintain a healthy heart, follow the old adage: use it or lose it. In other words, get off the […]

8 Weeks of Exercise Improves Insulin Resistance

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Share on PinterestResearch shows that exercise restores healthy insulin activity in the brain, which has implications for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. The Good Brigade/Getty Images New research shows that 8 weeks of exercise can restore healthy insulin activity in the brain. Restored insulin sensitivity was also connected to […]

Need Motivation to Exercise? Find an Active Friend

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Share on PinterestExperts say people need socialization and that’s why exercising with friends can help motivate you. Maki Nakamura/Getty Images Researchers say exercising with other active people can help motivate you. They say fitness activities with friends makes exercising more enjoyable and also adds an accountability factor. Experts recommend exercising […]

Exercise During Chemo Helps Your Heart, Lungs Recover

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By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you are getting chemotherapy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. Now, new research suggests it should be the first. Exercising during chemotherapy is safe, improves long-term cardiac and respiratory function and may help […]

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