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Should women exercise during and after pregnancy?

Michelle Bridges was this week branded "irresponsible" and accused of providing a "poor message" to new mums following an Instagram post of her workout one month after giving birth.

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Intense workouts best for exercising diabetics

REALLY working up a sweat while exercising by ramping up intensity has eliminated the need to eat and drink in order to stabilise blood sugars before exercise in Type 1 diabetics.

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Physical activity reduces risk of serious falls in older men

Older men who engage in regular physical activity experience far fewer serious fall injuries than those who do not, say Yale researchers. Their findings suggest that moderate exercise can help prevent...

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Aging may blunt some of exercise's benefits

(HealthDay)—Aging may dampen some beneficial effects of exercise, a new study suggests.

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Moderate and vigorous exercise have comparable effects on nonalcoholic fatty...

A new study shows a brisk walk is just as good as a jog when it comes to reducing liver fatty content, important news for the more than 3 million people diagnosed each year in the U.S. with...

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Exercise may help ease adult ADHD symptoms

(HealthDay)—A burst of moderate exercise may improve motivation and energy in adults with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a small new study suggests.

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An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from...

The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day - whether at work, home or commuting - can be eliminated with an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to a study...

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Going for a run could improve cramming for exams

Ever worried that all the information you've crammed in during a study session might not stay in your memory? The answer might be going for a run, according to a new study published in Cognitive...

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Moderate exercise improves memory dysfunction caused by type 2 diabetes

University of Tsukuba-led researchers show that moderate exercise may improve hippocampal memory dysfunction caused by type 2 diabetes and that enhanced transport of lactate to neurons may be the...

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Kinesiologists find that people enjoy high-intensity interval training more...

Having a hard time getting in shape? The key may lie in more intense, short bursts of exercise, according to new research from McMaster.

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Exercise... It does a body good: 20 minutes can act as anti-inflammatory

It's well known that regular physical activity has health benefits, including weight control, strengthening the heart, bones and muscles and reducing the risk of certain diseases. Recently, researchers...

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Moderate exercise can improve outcomes for patients with metastatic...

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may be able to lower the risk of the disease worsening, and improve their chances of survival, if they engage in moderate daily exercise, according to new...

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Short stretches of exercise may have anti-inflammatory effect

(HealthDay)—Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise may dampen inflammation in the body, researchers say.

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Strategies designed to reduce excessive body temperature during exercise are...

Doing exercise in hot environments leads to early fatigue owing to a range of physiological factors including high body temperature. The ability to maintain body temperature in an atmosphere of high...

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Can fast and furious exercise prevent diabetes?

Short bursts of high-intensity exercise could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Supercharging exercise with interval training

(HealthDay)—If your exercise routine isn't producing lower numbers on the scale, consider kicking it up a notch with high-intensity interval training.

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Excessive exercise may damage the gut

A review of published studies has found that people who exercise excessively may be prone to acute or chronic gut issues.

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What is 'moderate' exercise anyway?

(HealthDay)—You've probably heard the U.S. National Institutes of Health's recommendation for most adults to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days to stay fit.

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Aerobic exercise found safe for non-dialysis kidney disease patients

A new study finds that moderate exercise does not impair kidney function in some people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study—the first to analyze the effects of exercise on kidney disease that...

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Is walking sufficient cardiovascular exercise?

We all know we need to exercise to stay fit and strong, stave off disease and maintain a healthy weight. Walking is the most popular physical activity undertaken by Australian adults. It's free, easy,...

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First walking app of its kind launched to help adults be more physically active

A free app created in collaboration with engineers from the University of Sheffield has been launched today (24 August 2017) by Public Health England to encourage adults to be more physically active.

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Women's wellness: breast-feeding and weight loss

Beyond providing nourishment and helping to protect your baby from getting sick, breast-feeding can also help you lose weight gained during pregnancy.

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Regular exercise, stress can both make a big difference in lupus, study finds

Waking up in the morning with the joint pain, swelling and stiffness that accompanies lupus doesn't exactly inspire a workout.

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When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity

(HealthDay)—You've probably heard that you need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. But a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that a mix of different...

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A 3x10 exercise plan that'll work for you

(HealthDay)—Sometimes it's hard to fit 30 minutes of exercise into your day. But did you know you can break up daily workouts into shorter segments and get the same health benefits?

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An exercise game plan for boomers

(HealthDay)—If you're a member of the baby boom generation, don't think you're too old to exercise.

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High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson's progression

High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson's disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial led by...

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Moderate exercise training improves some of the Marfan syndrome symptoms in mice

Regular physical activity is a common therapy for people with cardiovascular problems, but not recommended to those with Marfan syndrome, a rare disease of the connective tissue affecting the...

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Light activity measured with fitness tracker linked to lower mortality in...

Experts say that a lack of physical activity leads to age-related weakness and poor health in older adults. Official guidelines suggest that healthy older adults spend at least 2.5 hours every week...

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Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, slightly improve Alzheimer's symptoms

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills over time. It is the most common form of dementia in older adults. There is presently no cure for the condition,...

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