The majority of children between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age do not get 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, the recommended daily amount for children their age. Findings According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 24.8 percent of children engage in the recommended amount of daily exercise. The results […]
Four Lifestyle Choices to Avoid Death
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found there were four key lifestyle attributes associated with a lowered risk of mortality. For their study, researchers surveyed 6,229 adults between the ages of 44 and 84. Patients were given a lifestyle score ranging from 0-4, with 4 being the most categorically healthy. In order […]
Exercise Promotes Heart Health, Decreases Cancer Risk in Middle-Aged Men
Two separate studies further emphasized the importance of exercise in older individuals, as regular workouts were linked to better heart health and a decreased likelihood of developing cancer. Keeping Your Ticker Happy A study by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found that individuals that increased their fitness levels over an 8-year […]
Study Shows Exercise Information on Menus Can Influence Food Choices
A recent study found that participants chose healthier foods and ate less when they were presented with menus that displayed the amount of exercise needed to burn off the calories in a meal. The study was led by a graduate student at Texas Christian University, and its goal was to determine what impact exercise and […]
Exercise Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that patients with type 2 diabetes saw a substantial improvement in glycemic control when they added a single, moderate-intensity workout to their daily routine. Method In their study, researchers gathered 60 people afflicted with type 2 diabetes and monitored their glucose levels over […]
