Fitness

In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.

We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy sources isn't available. The study offers fresh insight into brain health and suggests that exercise could play a bigger […]

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein — plant or animal-based — make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day? And third, does […]

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.

Step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app boosts people's desire to exercise.

Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study showed for the first time that muscles 'remember' training at the protein level. The memory trace of previous resistance training persists in muscle proteins for over two months.

Researchers uncover how over-reducing breast motion in bras could increase back pain during exercise.

Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new study reveals that proper nutrition is also key to reducing risk of injury, especially for females.

Marathon runners experience reversible changes in their brain myelin. These findings indicate that myelin (a substance that surrounds the neurons) exhibits behavior that was previously unknown, and that it contributes towards the brain's energy metabolism when other sources of energy are running low. Understanding how myelin in the runners recovers quickly may provide clues for […]

Retired adults who habitually exercised outperformed sedentary adults in physical and cognitive tests.