Does Taking Vitamin D in Fall and Winter Help Athletes Run Better?
Researchers wanted to know if taking vitamin D supplements during the darker months could help people—especially runners—feel stronger and perform better. …
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Exercise and Food Classes Help Teens Lower Heart Disease Risk
Researchers tested whether combining exercise classes with nutrition education could help overweight and obese teenagers improve their heart health. Over 10 …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weak Muscles Even With Extra Weight
A new review explains a health problem called sarcopenic obesity, where older people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This combination is …
Read MoreHow One Man Got Stronger in 12 Weeks With Help From Doctors
A 70-year-old man who was weak and underweight worked with an occupational therapist and a team of doctors for 12 weeks to get healthier. The program focused …
Read MoreExercise Plus Good Food Helps Strengthen Bones After Menopause
When women go through menopause, their bones naturally become weaker and more likely to break. Scientists looked at 24 different studies involving over 2,200 …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
Scientists around the world are studying a health problem called sarcopenic obesity—when people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This is …
Read MoreProtein Supplements + Exercise Help Women Build Muscle
Researchers looked at 9 studies involving 408 healthy women to see if taking multi-ingredient protein supplements while exercising could help build muscle and …
Read MoreWhy Diet Matters More Than Exercise for Healthy Aging
Researchers studied 1,729 active older adults in South Korea to understand what helps them stay healthy and independent. They found something surprising: while …
Read MoreHow Eating Right Helps Older Adults Stay Strong and Independent
Researchers looked at 11 different studies to understand how talking to people about healthy eating can help older adults stay strong and avoid becoming frail. …
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