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Scientists are only now beginning to understand the many microscopic changes that occur when we exercise.
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Why develop an exercise habit now? Because 75-year-olds who've been doing it for decades may have the cardiovascular systems of people in their 40s and the muscles of 20-somethings, researchers found.
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Aerobic activities like jogging and interval training can make our cells biologically younger; weight training did not have the same effect.
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The muscles of older men and women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in many ways from those of healthy 25-year-olds.
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One large new study found that skipping out on the gym is practically the worse thing you can do for your health.
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Just what role does exercise play in weight loss? Plenty. While word has spread in recent years that physical activity isn't all that important, a doctor debunks that myth.
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New research undercuts widely held beliefs about strenuous physical training and pregnancy.
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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is under-diagnosed, but roughly 10 to 20 per cent of people without asthma have it, including Belinda Smith.
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Dean Burnett: How and why exercise improves brain functioning in the over-50’s.
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Forget expensive gym memberships – you don’t need to spend a fortune to exercise. From the best free classes and apps to outdoor gyms and wild swimming, here is how to workout at a minimal cost
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Researchers have shown that the brain’s ability to store memories improves after a short burst of exercise
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The athlete and fitness charity founder, 75, on cheerleading and swimming with manta rays.
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Geoff Oliver, 85, has broken the world record for the greatest distance covered over 24-hours in his age group
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Overweight women limited their weight gain with a diet and exercise program during pregnancy, but it did not lower their rate of complications like gestational diabetes.
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People who played tennis, badminton or soccer tended to live longer than those who cycled, swam or jogged.
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Around the globe, about one in three women and nearly one in four men does not exercise enough to stay healthy, according to a new analysis.
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A new study says team and partner sports are better for longevity than individual exercises such as running and cycling.
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As we get older, there are many reasons our muscles might feel stiff. The most important thing is to keep moving.
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Research shows that nerves play a surprisingly important role in muscle loss, while exercise helps us maintain our strength.
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Older age is a time to rev up, not accept an inevitable decline, says Mary Jaksch.
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For a long time, the advice has been to rest and avoid physical activity. We now know every cancer patient should be prescribed exercise — even after their treatment has finished. Here's how to get started.
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Exercise helps you live longer and lowers risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It leads to better mental health as well, according to a study published Wednesday.
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Exercising three to five times a week helps improved wellbeing over a month, US research finds.
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Two new studies look at what happens when we do not exercise or move around much for a period of time.
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For lifelong heart health, start exercising early in life and keep exercising often. But even if you have neglected to exercise and are now middle-aged, it is not too late.