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08/18/2026
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By Petra Stone
Moderate Midlife Exercise Tied to Better Brain Health Decades Later, Study Reports
Summary A study published Aug. 14, 2026, in the journal Neurology found an association between moderate physical activity in middle age and a reduced risk of cognitive impairment decades later. The report, from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed data from 3,200 adults enrolled in the long-running Kaiser Permanente cohort. According to […]
08/17/2026
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By Petra Stone
Heel Lifts May Reduce Lower Back Strain During Squats, Study Finds
Raising the heels during a loaded squat may reduce lower back strain in people with limited ankle mobility, according to a report by Zhané Slambee published Aug. 9, 2026, on mindbodygreen. The report described a study of 30 men with restricted ankle mobility who performed loaded squats at six heel heights. Raising the heel reduced […]
08/14/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: 560 to 610 Minutes of Weekly Exercise Tied to Substantial Heart Risk Reduction
Study Links Higher Exercise Volumes With Greater Cardiovascular Protection An observational study published online Aug. 8 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 560 to 610 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with a more than 30% lower risk of heart attack and stroke, according to the study. That amount […]
08/14/2026
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By Petra Stone
Three Minutes of Sprint Cycling Linked to Greater Molecular Changes Than 90 Minutes of Moderate Exercise, Study Finds
Researchers at Rockefeller University in New York reported that six 30-second all-out sprints on an exercise bike, totaling three minutes of intense exertion, triggered changes in 714 blood proteins. By comparison, 90 minutes of moderate cycling altered seven proteins, according to the study. The findings were published Aug. 13 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, […]
08/07/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Sitting Up Straight May Improve Mood and Decision-Making
Sitting upright may subtly improve mood and lead to more effective risk-taking decisions, according to a study by McGill University researchers released Aug. 5, 2026. The study, published in the British Journal of Psychology, involved nearly 200 participants recruited from the McGill community. Senior study author Jorge Armony, a professor in McGill’s Departments of Psychiatry […]
08/05/2026
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By Petra Stone
Five Quad Exercises Beyond Squats, According to Physical Therapists
Squats are a standard exercise for strengthening the quadriceps, but physical therapists said other movements can target the same muscle group. The five exercises are step-ups, lunges, leg presses, downhill and backward uphill walks, and single-leg balances, which vary in movement type and intensity, according to Joe Hribick, DPT, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT; Michael Fredericson, MD; […]
07/27/2026
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By Petra Stone
Daily Coffee or Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Frailty Risk in Older Adults, Study Finds
A 20-year study of 12,583 adults in Singapore found that those who drank four or more cups of coffee daily in midlife were 46 percent less likely to develop physical frailty in later life, according to the research team. The study also reported that daily tea drinkers had an 18 percent lower risk of frailty […]
07/22/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Regular Exercise Linked to Reduced Stress Eating Among College Students
A study of nearly 3,000 college students in China found that those who exercised more frequently reported lower levels of emotional eating, according to researchers. The study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, examined psychological mechanisms linking physical activity to eating behavior under stress. Students who exercised more were more likely to use problem-focused coping strategies […]
07/20/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Leg Strength Predicts Hip Bone Density Across Adult Lifespan
A growing body of research indicates that lower-body strength is a strong and consistent predictor of hip bone density across the adult lifespan, according to exercise scientists and bone health specialists. The finding draws on studies examining the relationship between muscle strength and skeletal health, with evidence showing that the connection holds after accounting for […]
07/20/2026
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By Petra Stone
Strength-Building Stretches Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power, Report Says
Stretching performed with sufficient intensity may offer strength and muscle-building benefits comparable to traditional resistance training, while also improving flexibility, according to a 2024 study and a recent article by certified personal trainer Amber Yang. Yang outlined 11 strength-based stretching exercises designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and muscle power simultaneously. The approach, described as strength-based […]
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