Science Daily- Fitness News and Tips
- Genes play key role in exercise outcomes October 14, 2021A new study has found that genes can explain up to 72% of the difference in outcome between people after a specific fitness exercise. The research involved data from 3,012 adults and has identified a number of specific genes which influence the outcomes of different physical activities.
- Data continues to show that American’s need at least 5 hours per week of physical activity to prevent some cancers October 14, 2021A new report finds more than 46,000 cancer cases annually in the United States could be prevented if Americans met the 5 hours per week of moderate-intensity recommended physical activity guidelines.
- Immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance October 13, 2021Trillions of benign bacteria live in the intestine. They are kept in a continuous balance by the immune system, which thereby makes them harmless to humans. Researchers have been able to show how certain natural antibodies keep these bacteria in check. The findings could make an important contribution to the development of superior vaccines.
- Higher fasting ‘hunger hormone’ levels from healthy diet may improve heart health and metabolism October 13, 2021Fasting levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, according to a new study.
- Research review shows intermittent fasting works for weight loss, health changes October 12, 2021Intermittent fasting can produce clinically significant weight loss as well as improve metabolic health in individuals with obesity, according to a new study.
- Winter-swimming Scandinavian men can teach us how the body adapts to extreme heat and cold October 11, 2021The Scandinavian winter swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions -- and now, a study of young men who participate regularly in these polar plunges finds that winter swimming may allow the body to adapt to extreme temperatures. The findings suggest that routinely alternating swims or dips in chilly water […]
- How highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brain October 14, 2021Four weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss, a new study has found. Researchers also found that supplementing the processed diet with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA prevented memory problems and reduced the […]
- Early modern human from Southeast Asia adapted to a rainforest environment October 14, 2021Although there has been evidence of our species living in rainforest regions in Southeast Asia from at least 70,000 years ago, the poor preservation of organic material in these regions limits how much we know about their diet and ecological adaptations to these habitats. An international team of scientists has now applied a new method […]
- Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism October 13, 2021Mutations linking liver disease with obesity and diabetes have been identified, leading to new understanding about how systemic diseases interact.
- Higher fasting ‘hunger hormone’ levels from healthy diet may improve heart health and metabolism October 13, 2021Fasting levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, according to a new study.
- Nearly 6 million children are driven into severe hunger by the hot, dry shifts of a strong el Niño October 12, 2021Up to three times more children suffer severe hunger with each El Niño than from COVID-19. El Niño events provide a snapshot of the future under climate change and chronicle the lack of proactive policy action even when climate events are predictable.
- Rye a better choice than wheat for weight loss October 12, 2021Eating whole grain rye products instead of refined wheat alternatives can offer worthwhile health benefits. Researchers recently published a study showing that people who ate high-fiber products made from whole grain rye lost more body fat and overall weight than those who ate corresponding products made from refined wheat.