Feature Channels: Exercise and Fitness

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Middle-aged endurance athletes have better control of blood pressure and higher arterial elasticity than sedentary adults in the same age group.

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A new study shows that people who do vigorous physical activities, like jogging or playing competitive sports, in areas with higher air pollution may show less benefit from that exercise when it comes to certain markers of brain disease. The markers examined in the study included white matter hyperintensities, which indicate injury to the brain’s white matter, and gray matter volume. Larger gray matter volumes and smaller white matter hyperintensity volumes are markers of overall better brain health. The research is published in the December 8, 2021, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Beyond Delta and Omicron: Plant-Based Nutrition for Whole-Body Health in the Age of COVID

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Expert research at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey focuses on psychosocial aspects of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivorship, including survivorship care and health promotion for survivors. Katie Devine, PhD, MPH, is section chief of Pediatric Population Science, Outcomes, and Disparities Research in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute shares more.

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Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person’s physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health.

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虽然人们都知道，健康会影响寿命和生活质量，但许多人连一些能让他们更年轻、更长寿的小事都做不到。

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Embora as pessoas saibam que a saúde afeta a longevidade e a qualidade de vida, muitas têm dificuldades para fazer pequenas coisas que as ajudarão a permanecer mais jovens por mais tempo.

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Aunque la gente sabe que la salud afecta la longevidad y la calidad de vida, para muchos es difícil hacer incluso aquellas pequeñas cosas que ayudan a conservar la juventud por más tiempo.

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Fall and winter can be challenging for many from a mental health perspective, and for the second year in a row, the holiday season will be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The hustle and bustle of the #holiday season often brings stress. Rutgers Cancer Institute social workers Gabrielle Alvarez and Samantha Campanella share some practical tips to minimize stress when coping with cancer during this holiday season.

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Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements, such as the ability to walk, run and maintain balance. Now, a new study from the University of South Australia is exploring the potential of a unique sport – RaceRunning – to help children with CP improve their movement, social connections, and mental health.

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A recent study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that using a consumer-grade wearable device to track a child’s heart rate and physical activity after surgery could help clinicians decide if at-home recovery is going as expected or if an emergency department (ED) visit is needed to address possible complications.

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The first investigation into the prevalence of dietary supplement and sport food use in male and female middle school-aged runners has found that almost half the study participants used these products on two or more days a week during the prior year.

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O câncer de próstata é o segundo tipo de câncer mais comum em homens em todo o mundo. É importante que eles façam exames para detectar a doença precocemente. Um estudo recente mostra que a adição de exercícios e atividades físicas à terapia pode ajudar a melhorar os resultados.

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前列腺癌是全球男性中第二常见的癌症。对男性进行前列腺癌筛查以便尽早发现是非常重要的。最近的一项研究表明，运动和身体活动可以作为一种额外的手段来改善患者的治疗结果。

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El cáncer de próstata es el segundo tipo de cáncer más frecuente entre los hombres de todo el mundo. Es importante examinar si esta enfermedad está presente en los hombres para detectarla pronto y un estudio reciente revela que hacer ejercicio y actividad física que ayuda a mejorar los resultados.

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心脏病患者的最佳养生之道似乎就是休息和放松的稳定方案，但积极运动对于心脏和整体健康也是必不可少的。来自伦敦Mayo Clinic Healthcare（妙佑医疗国际医疗保健）的Elijah Behr医学博士解释了为什么即便那些有更高心脏骤停风险的患者也能够安全运动，并说明了此类人群在运动时的注意事项。

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Em primeira análise, um regime constante de descanso e relaxamento é a melhor estratégia para pessoas comdoenças cardíacas, mas permanecer ativo é essencial para o coração e para a saúde em geral.

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Concussion patients are getting out of bed, coming back into the daylight and engaging in protected exercise earlier to stave off the effects of a concussion.

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Many great athletes have a routine they do right before they perform. But does this routine indeed help their performance? Anton Rupprecht and Ulrich Tran from the Faculty of Psychology and sport psychologist Peter Gröpel from the Department of Sport Science have now meta-analyzed data across different sports and skill levels.

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Parecería que lo mejor para quien sufre una enfermedad cardíaca sería un régimen continuo de descanso y relajación, pero la verdad es que para el corazón y la salud en general es fundamental mantenerse activo.

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During the initial COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, a lot of people suddenly became more sedentary as they adhered to stay-at-home orders or opted to self-isolate. Recently published research found people who continued to spend a higher amount of time sitting in the weeks following were likely to have higher symptoms of depression. A closer investigation into this association could play a role in helping people improve their mental health.

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A new medically challenging case presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reports a situation in which a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug caused an anaphylactic reaction in a female runner.

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A pandemia da COVID-19 tornou mais difícil para algumas pessoas praticarem seus exercícios diários. O comportamento sedentário, incluindo ficar sentado por longos períodos, pode contribuir para efeitos adversos à saúde, incluindo algo conhecido como “doença de ficar sentado.”

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COVID-19（2019冠状病毒病）大流行使得部分人的日常锻炼活动难上加难。长时间久坐不动等行为会对健康产生不利影响，包括产生所谓的“久坐病”。

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La pandemia de la COVID-19 provocó que a algunas personas les resulte más difícil realizar su entrenamiento diario. La conducta sedentaria, incluso estar sentado durante largos períodos, puede acarrear efectos adversos para la salud, que incluye lo que se conoce como “la enfermedad de estar sentado”.

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New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that a virtual exercise program can be safe for people with musculoskeletal conditions, improved their health outcomes, and helped them feel more socially connected.

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November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, and with one in 10 West Virginians being affected by the disease, it can be an important time for people to learn more.

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There is debate over whether vigorous physical activity is a risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A new study suggests it depends on whether that vigorous activity you get over your lifetime happens on the job or during leisure time. The research is published in the October 20, 2021, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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New research in mice presented this week at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) New Trends in Sex and Gender Medicine conference suggests that adult activity levels are more of a predictor for weight gain than parental lifestyle habits.

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A new study in mice teases out the nuances of sex differences and lifestyle influences on colon cancer risk. The research will be presented virtually at the American Physiological Society’s New Trends in Sex and Gender Medicine conference.

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Experts in sex as a biological variable are uncovering the role of estrogen in exercise. The researchers will present their findings virtually at the American Physiological Society’s New Trends in Sex and Gender Medicine conference.

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A study is the first to explore whether greater amounts of neighborhood open space and forest are associated with neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the U.S. Moreover, this is the first known nationally representative study to suggest that physical activity levels among older African Americans may benefit from greater amounts of neighborhood open space, including parks.