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Date October 3, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
When healthy individuals perform a cardiovascular workout, their muscles increase transcription of telomeres, according to a study published today (July 27) in Science Advances. The team also identifies a novel transcription factor that appears to promote telomere transcription and provides the first direct evidence that telomere transcription is linked to exercise and metabolism in people. […]
Read MoreDate September 24, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with members from several institutions in Belgium has found that endurance exercise may play a role in the regulation of telomere transcription. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the team describes their study of volunteers exercising, their findings, and what their results might mean for people in […]
Read MoreDate June 17, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Can you physically outrun an addiction? Of course not. But a new study by UCLA researchers found that exercise, when combined with traditional behavioral therapy, helped people who were addicted to methamphetamine. Adding exercise to health education helps treat addiction, say researchers
Read MoreDate June 16, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Brain/Mental Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Call it personalized medicine for depression—but the prescription in this case is exercise, which University of Florida Health researchers have found helps people with certain genetic traits. Exercise genes? Study suggests certain people with depression may benefit from exercise
Read MoreDate February 27, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Death and Dying, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
Obese people who are physically fit are still significantly more likely to die young than people of normal weight who are in poor shape, according to new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Obesity leads to early death regardless of physical exercise ability, researchers find
Read MoreDate February 25, 2016 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
New research using data from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows that being physically active, for example by walking for at least 150 minutes per week, is associated with more social participation and better mental health and wellbeing. Walking for 150 minutes per week associated with improved wellbeing in […]
Read MoreDate November 30, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Brain/Mental Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
It is widely recognized that our physical fitness is reflected in our mental fitness, especially as we get older. How does being physically fit affect our aging brains? Neuroimaging studies, in which the activity of different parts of the brain can be visualized, have provided some clues. Until now, however, no study has directly linked […]
Read MoreDate November 15, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Sedentary lifestyles are more commonplace than ever before. It’s easy to let a haze of laziness fall over the body when everything has become so convenient. The depravity of modern society is self-inflicted. More and more people are crying victim, but all along have been victimizing themselves. Brief walks miraculously reverse health damage caused by […]
Read MoreDate November 7, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
The cause of type 2 diabetes is linked to both genetics and lifestyle. If you have an immediate relative (mother, father, sibling) with type 2 diabetes, the risk of contracting the diabetes is about three times higher. Preventive treatments involve eating healthier and exercising more. Researchers at Lund University have studied the effects of exercise […]
Read MoreDate November 6, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Brain/Mental Health, Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Tobacco/Smoking
“Depression is almost three times more common in people who have had a heart attack than in those who haven’t,” said Dr Manuela Abreu, a psychiatrist at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. “Cardiac rehabilitation with aerobic exercise can reduce depressive symptoms and improve cardiovascular fitness.” Exercise and stop smoking to improve depression after heart attack
Read MoreDate October 31, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Looking for a simple way to burn more calories while walking? Change up your pace. In a study published in the September 2015 issue of the journal Biology Letters, engineering researchers at The Ohio State University found that walking at varying speeds can burn up to 20 percent more calories compared to maintaining a steady […]
Read MoreDate October 26, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
While we all know that exercise and a healthy diet are the two most important factors to fend off most diseases, premature aging and cognitive decline, most American physicians apparently lack the knowledge to advise their patients on these basics. Most US physicians aren’t educated on the health benefits of exercise – learn how exercise […]
Read MoreDate October 17, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Aging, Brain/Mental Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
(HealthDay)—Regular exercise may help seniors’ minds stay as agile as their bodies, a new study finds. Exercise may help keep an aging mind agile
Read MoreDate October 16, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Education, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
A unique set of resources to train doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to promote and prescribe exercise for clinical treatment and disease prevention is being launched by health care experts at The University of Nottingham. Exercise resources to revolutionise health care education
Read MoreDate September 28, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Nutrition Supplementation, Weight Health
Overweight and obese people who take a high-dose of supplementary Vitamin C daily may get some of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise without the exercise, new research has found. In overweight couch potatoes, vitamin C supplements mimic some exercise effects
Read MoreDate July 6, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Food and More
Fast food companies use tactics reminiscent of Big Tobacco in their efforts to convince people that exercise can make up for the effects of a terrible diet, according to a scorching editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine authored by scientists from the University of California-Davis, University of Cape Town and Sports Science Institute […]
Read MoreDate June 27, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Food and More, Weight Health
Excess sugar and carbs, not physical inactivity, are behind the surge in obesity, say experts in an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine published online today. Sugar and carbs, not physical inactivity, behind surge in obesity, say experts
Read MoreDate March 2, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Blood Glucose Conditions, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Vitamins
Exercise is invaluable when it comes to maintaining a healthy body composition. But a new study out of South Korea has found that both physical activity and vitamin D supplementation combined can do wonders for reducing abdominal fat, normalizing lipid counts and improving insulin resistance, particularly in type 2 diabetics. Vitamin D combined with exercise […]
Read MoreDate February 18, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Death and Dying, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
A brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to new research published today. The study of over 334,000 European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be attributable to lack of physical activity compared with the number of deaths attributable to […]
Read MoreDate February 2, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
As millions of Americans resolve to live healthier lives in 2015, research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine shows just how important diligent daily physical activity is. The researchers found that reducing daily physical activity for even a few days leads to decreases in the function of the inner lining of blood vessels […]
Read MoreDate January 23, 2015 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Fats, Weight Health
Healthy men who did twenty minutes of daily weight training had less of an increase in age-related abdominal fat compared with men who spent the same amount of time doing aerobic activities, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers and colleagues. Combining weight training and aerobic activity led to […]
Read MoreDate October 16, 2014 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Drugs and Drug Companies, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Physical activity is potentially as effective as many drug interventions for patients with existing coronary heart disease and stroke, suggests a review of evidence published in BMJ today. Exercise ‘potentially as effective’ as many drugs for common diseases
Read MoreDate October 16, 2014 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Beverages, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
French food safety agency ANSES recommends that the nation stop drinking energy drinks together with alcohol and during physical exercise due to the risk of adverse effects from caffeine. French safety agency ANSES warns of energy drinks exercise risk
Read MoreDate August 5, 2014 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Blood Glucose Conditions, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
The New England Journal Of Medicine many decades ago proved all Type Two Diabetes is “CURABLE” through low impact daily walking and diet alone. Watch THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DRUG COMPANIES by Dr. Marcia Angell, MD, Harvard Medical School and retired Editor and Chief of The New England Journal of Medicine, on the front page of this […]
Read MoreDate June 18, 2014 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cancer, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Women's Health
As the incidence of breast cancer in American women continues to escalate at an unacceptable rate, millions of unsuspecting individuals remain fully unaware that they are able to dramatically mitigate the risk of this devastating illness by making any number of small lifestyle changes that could potentially save them from an early demise. Study shows […]
Read MoreDate May 22, 2014 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Aging, Brain/Mental Health, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
New studies released today underscore the potential impact of healthy lifestyle choices in treating depression, the effects of aging, and learning. The research focused on the effects of mind/body awareness, exercise, and diet, and was presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s largest source of emerging news […]
Read MoreDate June 29, 2012 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Drugs and Drug Companies, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Former professional road racing cyclist and Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is the target of a new investigation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which alleges Armstrong engaged in a “long running doping conspiracy” between 1998 and 2007. Armstrong has already been barred from competing in upcoming Ironman triathlons as a result of the […]
Read MoreDate February 9, 2012 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Baby/Children/Teen Health, Behavior, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
I TOLD YOU THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHAIN ARE NUTRIENT VOID! The Proverbial Canary In The Mine Is Not Only DEAD, But Long Ago Decomposed, With Only Trace DNA Left In The Cage, And The Mine Is Collapsed! In The Lyrics Of The John Fogerty Tune: “Nobody Here Anymore, No One Minding The Store, They’ve […]
Read MoreDate January 24, 2012 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Music, Television, Technology, Etc
A worldwide study has shown that physical activity during work and leisure time significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks in both developed and developing countries. Ownership of a car and a television was linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Global study sheds light on role of […]
Read MoreDate December 7, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Drugs and Drug Companies, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
There are many harmful drug, reactive medical protocol, as well as blunt force trauma reasons it is also know as the NFL (Not For Long). ~ Uncle Russ In the latest lawsuit based on medical issues against the N.F.L., a dozen former players have accused the league and its teams of repeatedly administering the painkiller […]
Read MoreDate October 4, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Even small amounts of physical activity will help reduce heart disease risk, and the benefit increases as the amount of activity increases, according to a quantitative review reported in Circulation, journal of the American Heart Association. Some exercise is better than none; more is better to reduce heart disease risk
Read MoreDate August 30, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Beverages, Bone Health, Muscles, Etc, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
XM3® Sports Drink and Zija® deliver far superior amino acids, naturally occurring in moringa, including all 9 essential ones our bodies do not produce, and are NOT in other food and beverages in sufficient amounts for REAL RESULTS. Don’t believe me? Ask 5 Time World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield as well as World […]
Read MoreDate August 9, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
GOT XM+®?! ~ Uncle Russ University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology researcher Elias Tomaras says the idea came to him while watching track and field sprinters warm-up for a race. When it comes to warm-up, less is more
Read MoreDate July 21, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Exercise both reduces the risk of a heart attack and protects the heart from injury if a heart attack does occur. For years, doctors have been trying to dissect how this second benefit of exercise works, with the aim of finding ways to protect the heart after a heart attack. Exercise Protects the Heart Via […]
Read MoreDate July 16, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
It’s the dangerous neurotoxin fake energy drinks, full of LETHAL anhydrous caffeine, unregulated and stimulant guarana and taurine, vitamin B 6 and 12 from the render intestines of pigs in slaughter house, carcinogenic colors, carcinogenic sweeteners, carcinogenic artificial flavors, preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and all these combinations also cause birth defects. Combine these fake energy drinks […]
Read MoreDate June 19, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
Everyone knows that eating a low-fat, low-calorie diet and getting regular exercise helps shed pounds, but a new study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that when it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together as compared to either strategy alone. […]
Read MoreDate June 12, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
The frustrated dieter bought the odd vehicle after seeing it on an infomercial. Now she’s speeding down bike paths. Obesity and exercise: Debbie Bumgardner drops the yo-yo diet, picks up a Trikke
Read MoreDate May 30, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Senior Health, Weight Health
For obese seniors, dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. Diet-exercise combo best for obese seniors
Read MoreDate May 28, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Osteoporosis
Low impact daily walking is also beneficical. ~ Uncle Russ (PhysOrg.com) — A short burst of vigorous physical activity like running and jogging is important for building bones in children, whereas more gentle exercise like walking, even for a longer period, has little effect. A jog a day keeps osteoporosis away
Read MoreDate May 21, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Baby/Children/Teen Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Kill Your TV and ban video games. ~ Uncle Russ New research suggests that promoting active play in children’s leisure time could increase the physical activity of today’s children, but that such strategies might need to be tailored according to gender. Today’s children do engage in active play
Read MoreDate May 16, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Baby/Children/Teen Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
The same can be said of video games and Chinese evil empire toys full of toxic raw materials. ~ Uncle Russ CHICAGO (March 14, 2011) — Research has shown that playing a musical instrument can help nourish, cultivate, and increase intelligence in children, but playing a used instrument also can pose a potentially dangerous health […]
Read MoreDate May 10, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Brain/Mental Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Two studies published by an interdisciplinary team of Hong Kong researchers in the current special issue of Cell Transplantation (20:1), now freely available on-line at http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cog/ct/ , link the regrowth of key adult brain cells (neurogenesis) in two critical areas of the brain to both the benefits of exercise as a stress reducer and also […]
Read MoreDate May 5, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Man’s best friend may provide more than just faithful companionship: A new study led by a Michigan State University researcher shows people who owned and walked their dogs were 34 percent more likely to meet federal benchmarks on physical activity. Grab the leash: Dog walkers more likely to reach exercise benchmarks
Read MoreDate May 2, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Drugs and Drug Companies, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
In every disaster there is opportunity….GOT ZIJA®?! ~ Uncle Russ Retired NFL players use painkillers at a much higher rate than the rest of us, according to new research conducted by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Retired NFL players misuse painkillers more than general population
Read MoreDate May 2, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Arthritis, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the best ways to combat the onset of arthritis, control pain and improve function is through exercise. Benefits of exercise for arthritis sufferers
Read MoreDate May 1, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Recently, researchers in Britain set out to study the heart health of a group of dauntingly fit older athletes. Uninterested in sluggards, the scientists recruited only men who had been part of a British national or Olympic team in distance running or rowing, as well as members of the extremely selective 100 Marathon club, which […]
Read MoreDate April 8, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Immune system, Weight Health
Use it or lose it. PS – GOT ZIJA®?! ~ Uncle Russ (PhysOrg.com) — Boston University scientists say that moderate daily exercise and dietary control might reverse immune dysfunctions found in people with obesity. Diet and exercise restore immune function in obesity
Read MoreDate March 28, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Alzheimer's, Brain/Mental Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
Everyone fears aging to some extent, even if they age well. But well beyond wrinkles and sagging skin, the most intimidating loss associated with aging is that of memory and cognition. Regular exercise increases brain volume, protects against age-related dementia
Read MoreDate March 25, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Baby/Children/Teen Health, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc, Weight Health
ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2011) — Regular exercise improves the ability of overweight, previously inactive children to think, plan and even do math, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report. Exercise Helps Overweight Children Think Better, Do Better in Math
Read MoreDate March 21, 2011 Author By Russ Bianchi Category Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Sports, Etc
From the highest mountaintop comes a new research report in the FASEB Journal that gets to the bottom of what happens to the hearts of people when exposed to low-levels of oxygen, such as those on Mount Everest or in the intensive care unit of a hospital. Scientists Climb Mt. Everest to Explain How Hearts […]
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