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Cycling linked to improved brain health and well-being in new review of 87 studies
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (179+ words) " Being outdoors and riding consistently matters: While indoor riding is also beneficial, programs that took place outdoors and over multiple sessions showed the most consistent benefits across well-being domains. " Improved focus and thinking: Studies linked cycling to improvements in reaction…...
High HDL-C Linked to Increased Risk of Low Muscle Mass in Older Men: Study Reveals
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (287+ words) The investigation involved 1, 995 adults aged 50 and above, aiming to explore the connection between HDL-C levels and chest CT-defined muscle mass. Researchers measured the muscle area of the erector spinae at the T12 vertebral level and analyzed how HDL-C levels corresponded with…...
AI-powered diabetes prevention program shows similar benefits to those led by people: Study
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of diabetes similarly to traditional, human-led programs in adults. Of the approximately 100 CDC-recognized digital…...
Experts bust popular myth about body reversing workout effects
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (284+ words) Medical Dialogues Think your body cancels out the calories you burn by moving more? Think again A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that physical activity truly adds to your daily energy output, without…...
Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome, suggests study
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at the age of 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low. However, physical activity in early late adulthood,…...
AI-Led Diabetes Prevention Program as an Effective Alternative to Human Coaching: JAMA
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) Researchers have found in a new study that among adults with prediabetes and overweight or obesity, a fully automated, AI-led Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) may serve as a viable and effective alternative to traditional DPPs led by human coaches, offering…...
Weight Training Outperforms Running for Weight Loss, Diabetes Control, Study Finds
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) Scientists have found some great news for those who dislike aerobic exercises like running: weightlifting might actually be better at burning fat and improving blood sugar control. A new study. .. Scientists have found some great news for those who dislike…...
More Sit-to-Stand Transitions May Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women: Study
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (268+ words) A new study published in Circulation has revealed that increasing the number of daily sit-to-stand transitions can significantly lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight. .. A new study published in Circulation has revealed that increasing the number of…...