Exercise

BETHESDA, Md. (Nov. 18, 2008) -- A new study confirms that exercise can reverse the age-related decline in the production of neural stem cells in the hippocampus of the mouse brain, and suggests that this happens because exercise restores a brain chemical which promotes the production and maturation of new stem cells. Neural stem cells and progenitor cells differentiate into a variety of Read more...

If building cardiac endurance isn't enough motivation for you to do some aerobic exercise, think about this: It also builds your memory. "Put on your sneakers," says Sue Halpern, author of "Can't Remember What I Forgot: Good News from the Front Lines of Memory Research" (2008, Harmony Books). "We have definite proof that aerobic exercise improves memory. "Put Read more...

The federal government released a new set of exercise guidelines a couple of weeks ago, and the basic recommendation was straightforward: Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, at a moderate effort, for basic health. Double that and/or make it more intense for more significant health and fitness benefits. But what if you're over 65? Should you be doing the same things, or approach exercise a Read more...

Back, neck or shoulder pain could be increasing due to the financial crisis but exercise, talk and sex could bring relief, a U.S. pain specialist says. Dr. Norman Marcus, director of muscle pain research at the New York University School of Medicine, said the financial meltdown is causing millions to worry about losing their jobs, homes and retirement savings and that stress and tension Read more...

Surfing the web sharpens up the brains of older adults, research reveals. A study found it doubled activity in the complex thinking part of the brain of experienced users, while reading books failed to produce the same patterns. The team at the University of California at Los Angeles ran brain scans on 24 people aged 55 to 76, half of whom were experienced Web users, while they did Read more...

As a woman, you are always on the move. But what most women don't realize is that your body is moving as well. As a natural caregiver, women are always worried about how to take care of their family, friends and pets. While caring for everyone else in their home, many women often forget to take charge of their own bodies. The complexity of a woman's body is a fascinating system that can't be Read more...

People who suffer from a form of asthma caused by exercise appear to produce less sweat, saliva and tears than people without the problem, researchers say. The findings may shed light on a condition known as exercise-induced asthma, which occurs in some people when they exert themselves in cold air. Writing in the September issue of Chest, the researchers, led by Dr. Warren Lockette of the Read more...

QUESTION: I am trying to reduce my belly fat and just bought a bicycle. Will that help me, and how far should I be cycling each time? ANSWER: Any physical activity helps you reduce belly fat, so congrats on taking the steps to do it. Work up to 30 minutes of solid biking (that means if you stop at a crosswalk, subtract that time), then add about 10 percent more time each week. (You want Read more...

A combination of moderate exercise and nutritional supplements could help older people maintain an active lifestyle, British researchers said. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University found that 60 healthy, independent-living adults age 65 and older, who took carbohydrate and protein supplements just before and just after low-resistance exercise could boost muscle performance and Read more...