MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged adults looking to boost their muscle mass do not need to bulk up on protein, a new study suggests. Researchers found that 10 weeks of strength training plus a moderate amount of protein were enough to build muscle in previously sedentary middle-agedContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As NASA astronauts set their sights on reaching Mars and building an outpost on the moon, they are likely to need regular, rigorous exercise to keep their hearts in shape, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data gathered from U.S. astronaut Scott KellyContinue Reading
SUNDAY, March 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re getting back into walking, running or outdoor sports this spring after months on the couch, you could be at risk for a common injury known as a stress fracture. It’s a small break or crack caused by repeated impact on aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Regular aerobic exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which may help slow mental decline in older adults, a new, small study suggests. Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center looked at 70 men and women diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Exercise, mental stimulation and massage are among the drug-free therapies that are as good or better than medication in treating depression in dementia patients, researchers say. They reviewed 256 studies that included a total of more than 28,000 people with dementia with orContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Groggy during the day? Feeling burned out at work? That could put you at increased risk for COVID-19 and more severe illness, a new study suggests. “We found that lack of sleep at night, severe sleep problems and high level of burnout mayContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Looking to shed some of those pandemic pounds? A new analysis says wearables like Fitbit and Apple Watch can help people slim down. The researchers examined studies involving commercial health wearables and adults who were overweight/obese or had a chronic health condition. AfterContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re feeling tired at work, a “microbreak” could help restore your pep, a new study claims. Microbreaks are short, unplanned timeouts that include activities such as having a snack, chatting with a workmate, stretching or doing a crossword puzzle, the researchers explained.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers outfitted high school athletes with head impact sensors to see which of four popular sports put them at the greatest risk of concussion. No. 1 for both boys and girls: Soccer, according to a study published online recently in the Orthopaedic JournalContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 198 2021 (HealthDay News) — People really do vary in how fast they age, and the divergence starts in young adulthood, a new study suggests. The researchers found that by the tender age of 45, people with a faster pace of “biological aging” were more likely to feel,Continue Reading