Exercise Fixes Heart Damage From Too Much Sugar
Eating too much sugar can damage your heart by turning off an important gene that keeps heart cells healthy. Scientists discovered this by studying heart cells …
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Keto Diet and Exercise May Help Protect Nerves in Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) and exercise could help prevent and treat nerve damage caused by metabolic …
Read MoreGetting Fit Helps Your Body Handle Stress Better
A large study of over 4,000 Swedish adults found that people who are physically fit handle stress much better than those who aren't. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreHow Exercise Stops Junk Food From Shrinking Your Muscles
Eating too much fatty food can make your muscles shrink and weaker, even if you're gaining weight elsewhere. Scientists discovered that doing regular …
Read MoreLiving Healthy Can Cut Your Risk of Early Death in Half
Researchers followed over 111,000 Korean adults for 18 years to see how healthy lifestyle choices affected their chances of living longer. People who did five …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Fix Broken Sugar-Control Cells in Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered a new reason why people with type 2 diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar. They found that a protein called BAF60C becomes less …
Read MoreExercise and Eating Schedules Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered how exercise and eating during specific time windows can help reverse fatty liver disease, a growing health problem affecting millions. …
Read MoreWhy Taking Exercise Breaks Won't Erase Your Fitness Gains for Your Liver
Scientists discovered something encouraging: when mice did intense, short bursts of exercise, their livers got healthier and stayed that way—even after they …
Read MoreHow Exercise Strengthens Bones by Improving Your Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that exercise helps prevent weak bones (osteoporosis) in a surprising way—by improving the bacteria in your gut. Your gut contains …
Read MoreHow Two Body Chemicals Work Together to Boost Metabolism
Scientists discovered that two important chemicals in your body—adiponectin and irisin—work together to help control how your body uses energy and manages …
Read MoreHow Your Daily Habits Can Prevent Strokes
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain gets blocked or a blood vessel bursts, and it's one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The …
Read MoreHow Exercise Strengthens Your Heart's Artery Walls
Scientists discovered how aerobic exercise protects your heart by studying mice on high-fat diets. They found that exercise reduces a tiny molecule called …
Read MoreYour Complete Guide to Eating and Living Healthy
A major health organization has put together a comprehensive guide on how to live a healthier life. The guide covers everything from what you should eat …
Read MorePlant Foods and Exercise: A Natural Way to Fight Aging
Scientists are exploring how eating foods rich in natural plant compounds called phenolics—found in berries, tea, and colorful vegetables—combined with regular …
Read MoreHow Broken Cell Powerhouses May Cause Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing problems with movement and thinking. Scientists have discovered that the disease may be …
Read MoreWhy Exercise Helps Doctors and Nurses Feel Better at Work
Researchers studied 353 healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia to understand how diet, exercise, and weight affect how happy and healthy they feel. They found that …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Fighting Heart Aging With New Treatments
As we get older, our hearts and blood vessels naturally weaken over time. Scientists have discovered new ways to slow down this aging process using special …
Read MoreBiking and Brisk Walking May Help Prevent Allergies
Researchers used genetic data to study whether different types of physical activity could help prevent allergic rhinitis (hay fever and similar allergies). …
Read MoreShort Bursts of Exercise Help Protect Hearts in Diabetic Rats
Researchers discovered that intense interval training—short bursts of hard exercise followed by rest—may help protect the hearts of animals with type 2 …
Read MoreExercise May Protect Diabetic Hearts by Reducing Harmful Inflammation
Researchers discovered that exercise helps protect the hearts of people with diabetes by stopping a harmful process called cell death. Using mouse studies, …
Read MoreStrength Training Boosts a Protein That Shows Better Health
Researchers studied 43 older Japanese adults who did gentle strength exercises twice a week for 12 weeks using elastic bands. They discovered that when people …
Read MoreNew Supplement + Exercise Combo May Strengthen Bones and Muscles
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called L-BAIBA, combined with exercise, could help middle-aged mice maintain stronger bones and muscles. They …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Your Muscles Burn Fat Better
Scientists discovered that aerobic exercise (like running or cycling) helps your muscles get rid of excess fat by activating a special protein called the …
Read MoreExercise Plus Supplements May Help Repair Drug-Damaged Hearts
Researchers studied whether exercise and a special supplement called NBS could help repair heart damage caused by methamphetamine use. Using 104 rats, they …
Read MoreEven Small Exercise Habits Help People With Type 2 Diabetes
A large study of over 119,000 Americans with type 2 diabetes found that people don't need to be perfect with exercise and healthy eating to feel better and …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise: Different Benefits for People With and Without Diabetes
A large study of over 20,000 people looked at how diet quality and physical activity affect how long people live. The researchers found something interesting: …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Brain Health in People with Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that regular exercise can improve brain function and blood flow in people with fatty liver disease caused by obesity and metabolism problems. …
Read MoreHeart Attack Recovery: How Exercise Changes Your Body's Healing Chemicals
When people recover from a heart attack, cardiac rehabilitation programs (supervised exercise and education) help their hearts heal. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreWhy Exercise Helps Medical Students Worry Less About Health
Medical students are learning about diseases all day, which can make them worry too much about their own health. Researchers studied 2,283 Chinese medical …
Read MoreYour Lifestyle Choices May Help Prevent Blood Cell Disorders
Scientists have discovered that everyday habits like what you eat, how much you exercise, and whether you smoke can affect your risk of developing serious …
Read MoreVitamin D and Weight Training: A Powerful Combo for Muscle Growth
Scientists reviewed 17 studies to understand how vitamin D and strength training work together to build muscle. They found that when people do resistance …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule and Exercise May Boost Your Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research from 2015-2024 about two simple habits that might improve your gut bacteria: eating during certain hours of the day and exercising …
Read MoreExercise Helps Your Liver Stay Healthy When Vitamin D is Low
Scientists discovered that exercise can help protect your liver from storing too much fat, especially if you don't have enough vitamin D in your body. Using …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Weight Affect Your Caffeine Habits and Eating Choices
Researchers in Turkey studied 509 adults to understand how body weight, exercise habits, and caffeine use are connected. They found that people who exercise …
Read MoreHow Money, Exercise, and Food Affect Your Happiness
A new study looked at how family wealth influences mental health and happiness. Researchers discovered that the connection isn't direct—instead, wealthier …
Read MoreEating Well and Exercise Keep Your Grip Strong as You Age
Researchers followed over 2,600 Korean adults for 8 years to see how their eating habits and exercise routines affected their hand grip strength. They found …
Read MoreExercise and Fasting Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that combining exercise, intermittent fasting, and a diabetes medication called glibenclamide works better together than any single …
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