Next time you can’t get to the gym, maybe make some records instead: New research suggests that the positive mental health impact of singing, playing or listening to music is similar to the impact experienced with exercise or weight loss. weight. . That’s based on a meta-analysis covering 26 previous studies and a total of … Read more
Editor’s Note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance at Medscape’s coronavirus resource center. A large study, the first to directly measure physical activity in its participants, has provided further support for the benefits of regular exercise in reducing severe outcomes from COVID-19. The researchers identified 65,361 members of a private health plan in South … Read more
According to a team of researchers at the University of Maine, muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease that causes weakness and rupture of skeletal muscles that deteriorate over time. A study published in the journal ELife says that certain activities can help strengthen muscles affected by muscular dystrophy – and they found that by stimulating … Read more
Now that I have changed my diet and exercise I feel like a totally different person. I used to deeply dislike my body because of the way it looked; Now, apart from a stomach that has carried three children, and which I look upon with pity, I love the way I look and feel. I … Read more
The Rock seems to be a firm believer in ‘slow and steady wins the race’, and shows the same thing in his workouts. (Photo credit: The Rock/Instagram) KEY POINTS In an Instagram video, Johnson talked about how he includes supersets in his workouts. He said all of his back training involved supersets to ensure plenty … Read more
A 2022 study presented at the American Heart Association health conference has revealed that not only is strength and endurance training more effective than cardio or aerobic exercise in promoting a better night’s sleep, but can also make you fall asleep faster. The research, led by Angelique Brellenthin, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Iowa … Read more
Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) When the spring sun and warmer temperatures begin to tempt us, the paths and trails beckon us. Then struggling mentally and physically to train through the winter, conditions are now more conducive to longer rides and harder workouts. But if you rush to train as well quickly, you may be derailed due … Read more
If you hate exercising, You’re not alone. even as a sports medicine doctor and fitness advocate, I understand why living a more active lifestyle can be challenging, especially with our hectic schedules. But prioritizing daily movement is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and quality of life. Regular exercise … Read more