by Becky | Feb 23, 2021 | 2020, Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, Immune Health, Omega - 3, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 21, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study validated that high coronary arterial calcification (CAC) is associated with higher levels of physical exercise but not with increased mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 1, 2020 | 2017, Fitness and Exercise, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrate an association between maternal obesity and metabolic dysfunction markers that can be reversed in offspring with exercise and NMN supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study found both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) to be effective for cardiac rehabilitation training, but recommend HIIT only as an adjunct therapy to MICT. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2018, Amino Acids, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Nine weeks of betaine supplementation improved body composition of young active resistance-trained women by reducing fat mass, but had no effect on their strength or power performance. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that while kundalini yoga (KY) may be effective for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) remains the treatment of choice. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High-intensity dynamic resistance training over a total 18-month period improved bone mineral density (BMD), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and muscle strength in elderly men with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2019, Amino Acids, Fitness and Exercise, Taurine
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that supplementing with 50 mg/kg of taurine 2 hours prior to training improved physical performance and stamina and attenuated the acceleration of internal body temperature. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Fiber, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 13-day supplementation with 250 mg of yeast-derived beta-glucans reduced cytokine markers of inflammation following a prolonged bout of heated treadmill exercise. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Depression, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2020 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, Depression, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that yoga- and meditation-based lifestyle interventions decrease depression severity and improve systemic biomarkers of neuroplasticity in patients with major depressive disorder. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that yoga, by targeting mind-body connections, may positively modify the pathobiology of autoimmunity at cellular and molecular levels. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2020 | 2020, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Fitness and Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ubiquinol supplementation prior to strenuous athletic exercise reduces inflammation, muscle damage and hematological impairment while increasing blood supply.
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by Becky | Feb 18, 2020 | Aging, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have found that the practice of specific exercises found in tai chi, baduanjin and qigong can have a positive impact on low back pain. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2018, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of resistance training and 500 mg daily of Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) improved body composition and muscle strength in healthy male participants.
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by Becky | Nov 26, 2019 | 2019, Fitness and Exercise, Self-Care
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study finds that dog ownership is associated with more recreational walking and considerably greater odds of meeting physical activity guidelines. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 26, 2019 | 2019, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that National Football League (NFL) players had a higher rate of mortality than Major League Baseball (MLB) players; this may be associated with aspects of playing in professional American-style football. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 26, 2019 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise, Obesity, Spirulina
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Spirulina maxima supplementation enhances the hypolipidemic effect of a systematic PEP in men with excess body weight and dyslipidemia. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 14, 2019 | 2019, Aging, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Personalized Tai-Chi training designed based on an objective measurement and conducted according to graded intensity and complexity significantly benefited participants after an eight-week intervention. (more…)
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