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Geneva — Five million deaths could be prevented each year worldwide if people were less sedentary, according to the World Health Organization, which on Nov. 26 released updated physical activity guidelines.
Jönköping, Sweden — Young adults can improve their memory, cognitive function and other learning abilities with a single aerobic, physical workout, according to a pair of Swedish researchers.
Phoenix — Older adults can lower their risk of dying of heart disease and other conditions by increasing their physical activity – and it doesn’t have to be strenuous, a pair of studies presented by the American Heart Association indicate.
Birmingham, England — Even if you’re older and haven’t worked out in years – or ever – resistance exercises can help you build muscle on par with highly trained athletes of similar age, results of a recent study from the University of Birmingham show.
Iowa City, IA — Older adults may be able improve their cognitive function and working memory with a single workout, but regular exercise is necessary to sustain the benefits, say researchers from the University of Iowa.
Trondheim, Norway — Regular aerobic exercise – and the resulting increase in cardiorespiratory fitness – can cut your risk of heart attack in half, according to a recent study.