A recent study from Oregon State University found that online exercise advice rarely matches the national Physical Activity Guidelines, which advise adults to engage in moderate aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes per week. The study analyzed fitness recommendations from various websites and found that professional associations w...
SourceOregon State University·JournalTranslational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine·DateMay 14, 2020
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that incorporating cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) into traditional risk factor assessments improves mortality risk prediction accuracy. CRF was strongly associated with a lower risk of mortality, particularly when combined with age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking.
SourceElsevier·JournalMayo Clinic Proceedings·DateApr 30, 2020
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that people with very poor fitness at the beginning of a behavioral weight loss program lose less weight in the long term. Adults with poor or better fitness lost nearly twice as much weight over 18 months compared to those with very poor fitness.
SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalJournal of the Endocrine Society·DateMar 31, 2020
A study led by James Cook University found that supervised exercise sessions can reduce the negative side effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer patients. The research showed sustained benefits in cardiovascular risk profile and quality of life, but not in cardiopulmonary fitness and fatigue.
SourceJames Cook University·JournalBritish Journal of Urology·DateMar 11, 2020
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A study by Duke University found that wearable devices like smart watches and fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate across different skin tones but have varying levels of accuracy during various activities. The research highlights the need for better understanding of device accuracy and its impact on medical decisions.
SourceDuke University·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·DateFeb 12, 2020
Low birth weight is linked to poor cardiorespiratory fitness in young adults. The study found that babies born at term weighing more than average had better fitness levels, with a 7.9-watt increase for every 450 grams of extra weight.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateJan 31, 2020
Good aerobic fitness is not linked to lower risk of insulin resistance in obese children. Instead, more physical activity and less sedentary time were associated with reduced insulin resistance regardless of body fat percentage. The study suggests that more physical activity plays a key role in preventing type 2 diabetes in childhood.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise·DateDec 17, 2019
Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University compared two popular HIIT protocols, finding that 60-second intervals with 60-second rest periods improved aerobic capacity and body composition. In contrast, 30-second intervals with 120 seconds of rest had no significant impact on fitness parameters.
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Daily physical activity improved key measures of cardiovascular health, such as good cholesterol levels and aerobic fitness, in overweight children. Gradual reductions in body fat, like that experienced by exercise participants, is more beneficial than focusing on weight loss.
SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·JournalInternational Journal of Obesity·DateDec 9, 2019
A new study published in BJU International found that short-term exercise can reduce the adverse effects of hormone therapy on cardiovascular fitness and fatigue. Patients who underwent supervised aerobic and resistance training experienced improved cardiopulmonary fitness, reduced fatigue, and enhanced quality of life.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalBJU International·DateDec 9, 2019
A Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that increasing cardiorespiratory fitness can halve the risk of getting dementia. Participants with poor fitness in the 1980s who improved it within a decade lived two years longer without dementia.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalThe Lancet Digital Health·DateNov 14, 2019
A new report by The Gerontological Society of America identifies three key steps for maintaining 'longevity fitness': cultivating social relationships, maintaining physical and mental health, and building financial security. The report provides actionable guidance to individuals and families to thrive as they age.
SourceThe Gerontological Society of America·DateNov 13, 2019
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A study led by Duke University Medical Center found that adding weight management counseling to group visits improved diabetes outcomes for patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Participants who received the counseling showed significant weight loss, reduced blood sugar levels, and fewer episodes of hypoglycemia compared to those who on...
SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateNov 4, 2019
A recent Finnish study found that more active and fit children have better cardiac regulation than less active peers. Higher sedentary time and lower levels of aerobic fitness were associated with poorer heart function in both boys and girls.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology·DateOct 2, 2019
A large study found that physical fitness is associated with improved cognitive ability and healthy white matter in the brain of young adults. The research used a publicly available database of 1206 MRI brain scans from the Human Connectome Project.
SourceEuropean College of Neuropsychopharmacology·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 9, 2019
A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that football is a surprisingly efficient type of physical training for female prediabetes patients, resulting in broad-spectrum improvements in cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal fitness. The exercise intensity and effects were similar in women and men, with impressi...
SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences·JournalEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology·DateAug 19, 2019
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A new study reveals that school fitness tests have little association with students' enjoyment of PE and emotions towards the subject. Despite polarized views, research suggests that fitness testing is not effective in promoting a positive outlook or discouraging participation.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalPhysical Education and Sport Pedagogy·DateJul 30, 2019
Researchers at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown discovered a cell-competition mechanism called fitness fingerprints that allows cancer cells to disguise themselves as healthy cells. By blocking this mechanism, they found that tumour growth can be slowed down, but not eliminated.
SourceChampalimaud Centre for the Unknown·JournalNature·DateJul 24, 2019
Good heart and lung fitness in middle age is associated with a lower long-term risk of chronic lung disease (COPD). Physical activity boosts fitness may delay development, progression, and death from COPD. Studies have suggested that high physical activity levels are associated with reduced COPD risk.
Researchers create mathematical framework to estimate cost-benefit trade-off of seeking shade in a warming world. The framework predicts that 17 insect species will experience 'behavioral rescue' and improve their fitness, while 19 are likely to be negatively impacted by rising temperatures.
SourceRice University·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateJun 14, 2019
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A new study by University of Surrey researchers found that community pharmacy interventions significantly improved physical activity levels and reduced weight, BMI, and cholesterol in men with prostate cancer. These lifestyle changes also led to increased grip strength and better overall fitness.
A new study from McMaster University found that physical activity in children as young as three years old benefits blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness, reducing early risk indicators of adult heart disease.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateJun 11, 2019
A study analyzing 21 years of data on Darwin's finches found that environmental perturbations can strongly bias the adult sex ratio, particularly among females. Females that changed mates gained a clear fitness advantage in terms of numbers of offspring that survived to the following year.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 3, 2019
A study by Maxime Caru found that childhood ALL survivors have significantly worse cardiorespiratory fitness than healthy Canadians, with a 22% reduction. The research also identified specific trainability genes linked to the decline in cardiorespiratory fitness among female survivors.
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalBMC Cancer·DateMay 29, 2019
Researchers evaluated 67 fitness apps on iOS and Android to assess their suitability for improving physical activity in cancer survivors. A fifth of the apps contained content suitable for people affected by cancer, focusing on aerobic-based activities with goal setting, monitoring, and feedback features.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Cancer Survivorship·DateMay 15, 2019
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A new study found that people who walk faster have a higher life expectancy than those who walk slower, regardless of their weight status. The research used data from the UK Biobank and found that underweight individuals with a slow walking pace had the lowest life expectancy.
SourceNational Institute for Health Research·JournalMayo Clinic Proceedings·DateMay 15, 2019
University of Kansas researchers have secured a $1.7 million grant to develop an eating disorder screening tool for the military and Veterans Affairs. The project aims to identify organizational barriers to detecting and treating eating disorders, which can have a high mortality rate among mental health disorders.
A recent study led by IGB demonstrates complex learning behaviour in Atlantic sturgeons. The fish trained to search for food in a sandy environment showed improved feeding behavior and increased formation of the transcription factor neurod1 in their brains.
SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalAquaculture·DateMay 7, 2019
A large study found that adults with high fitness levels had a lower risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer, as well as improved survival rates after diagnosis. Fitness testing is common among adults and may provide valuable information about cancer risk and prognosis.
Researchers developed FitRec, a deep learning tool that analyzes past performance to predict speed and heart rate. The tool identifies important features affecting workout performance and recommends alternate routes for runners to achieve specific target heart rates.
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A large study found that moving more is linked to living longer, with a 2.8% reduction in all-cause mortality for each milliliter increase in maximal oxygen uptake. The benefits of fitness were seen in men and women across all age groups and fitness levels.
A Rutgers study found that high-intensity interval training increases injury risk, especially in the knees and shoulders. Most injuries involved knees, ankles, and shoulders, with white males aged 20 to 39 being most injured. The researchers recommend conditioning, proper form, and recovery phases to minimize preventable injuries.
SourceRutgers University·JournalThe Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness·DateApr 9, 2019
Researchers developed a series of models that strongly predict how terrain slope affects human travel rates, accounting for variability in movement. The study used crowdsourced fitness-tracking data from nearly 30,000 people, resulting in more advanced models than previous ones.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalApplied Geography·DateApr 3, 2019
Female spotted hyenas can increase their dominance rank by forming alliances with other females, ultimately improving their lifetime reproductive success. The offspring of these individuals inherit their mother's acquired rank, leading to a decline in individual rank within clans over time.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 11, 2019
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Research found a strong link between improved physical fitness and reduced absenteeism in NYC middle schoolers. Girls from high-poverty neighborhoods experienced the greatest reduction in absenteeism, with an 11% improvement in attendance after a large increase in physical fitness.
A study published by the American College of Cardiology reveals that physical fitness is a stronger indicator of survival in older adults than traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Higher fitness levels were associated with significantly increased rates of survival, even among those with multiple risk factors.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that smaller beetles can boost their fitness by partnering with tiny mites, which provide a 'warm jacket' effect during exercise. This mutually beneficial relationship allows smaller beetles to win more fights over resources, while larger rivals experience reduced fitness.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalEvolution Letters·DateMar 5, 2019
Researchers found that frailty is linked to increased complications, hospital readmission, and greater healthcare costs after surgery. A brief measure of frailty can help determine a patient's physical fitness for nonurgent operations.
SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateMar 1, 2019
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Graphene-based wearables track UV exposure, heart rate, hydration and oxygen saturation, while also enabling night vision through camera sensors and spectrometers. These technologies have potential applications in healthcare, food inspection and surveillance.
Research suggests that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with greater gut microbiota diversity, independent of body fat percentage. The study found that exercise at a high intensity improved gut microbiota diversity in cancer survivors.
SourceThe Physiological Society·JournalExperimental Physiology·DateFeb 14, 2019
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better brain function in older men. The research team discovered that higher fitness levels were linked to improved cognitive skills, including executive function and focus.
SourceAmerican Physiological Society·JournalJournal of Applied Physiology·DateFeb 13, 2019
Research suggests that low physical fitness, obesity, and a combination of both are strongly associated with chronic disability later in life. The study found that being physically fit is an important indicator of health regardless of BMI, reducing the risk of disability.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateFeb 11, 2019
Researchers have found that fish can be tracked through the analysis of earstones, which record a fish's pace of life, speed through water, and aid hearing. The earstones also reveal how much of their carbon comes from food or water.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalCommunications Biology·DateJan 18, 2019
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A new study published in the European Heart Journal found that individuals with higher fitness levels have a lower risk of heart attacks and angina pectoris over nine years. Even among seemingly healthy individuals, those with optimal fitness have only half as high a risk as those with poor fitness.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateJan 15, 2019
Neuronal cell death in Alzheimer's disease may be beneficial as it removes dysfunctional neurons, according to new research published in Cell Reports. The study suggests that the anti-aging mechanism of 'cell competition' plays a crucial role in protecting the brain from damage.
SourceChampalimaud Centre for the Unknown·JournalCell Reports·DateDec 26, 2018
Researchers found that boys with better motor skills had higher cognitive scores over a two-year follow-up period. In contrast, aerobic fitness was not associated with cognitive function in either boys or girls.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise·DateDec 17, 2018
A Northwestern University study found that exercise improves women's mood and body satisfaction, but instructor comments play a crucial role. Women who received health-focused comments reported increased positive emotions and self-satisfaction, whereas those with appearance-focused comments felt ashamed and disgusted. The study highlig...
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of Clinical Sport Psychology·DateDec 13, 2018
New research suggests sex-specific dominance reversal for fitness is a strong and common phenomenon throughout the genome. This mechanism helps maintain genetic variation that has led to life's spectacular diversity.
SourceUppsala University·JournalPLOS Biology·DateDec 12, 2018
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Researchers found that customization features inspiring autonomy, community, and competence led to increased tracked workouts and weight lifted. Relatedness and competence also predicted user behavior, with gender playing a role in these effects.
SourcePenn State·JournalHealth Communication·DateDec 6, 2018
Researchers analyzed the interactions between five core species of bacteria found in the fly gut, revealing a nuanced tradeoff between lifespan and fecundity. The study suggests that the presence or absence of individual species influences the host's fitness, and that the microbiome's influence cannot be solely attributed to its parts.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 5, 2018
A study published in the European Heart Journal found that greater cardiorespiratory fitness was linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks. The researchers discovered that even small increases in fitness could have a significant impact on health.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateNov 28, 2018
Research reveals genes that benefit one sex but harm the other can lead to poorer health in women after menopause. Genes that improve late-life male fitness accumulate even if they harm female fitness.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 28, 2018
Researchers discovered that tropical fish control their gut microbes to better survive extreme temperatures. The host's genetic background influences the microbiome's composition and response to temperature, with cold-resistant fish having a distinct core group of tolerant microbes.
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A study by Florida Atlantic University found that exposure to crude oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill significantly impaired olfactory function in Atlantic stingrays. The research suggests that this could have detrimental effects on fitness and survival, as well as lead to premature death.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 13, 2018
Scientists have found an optimal mating distance that maximizes genetic fitness in model organisms, including baker's yeast, Arabidopsis plants, and mice. This discovery has implications for animal and plant breeding as well as conservation.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 7, 2018
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland found that poor aerobic fitness in children is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study's findings suggest that traditional measures of aerobic fitness may overestimate its role in identifying children at increased risk.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalScandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports·DateNov 6, 2018
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that higher vitamin D levels are associated with better exercise capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants with higher vitamin D levels had a 4.3-fold higher fitness level compared to those with lower levels.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Journal of Preventive Cardiology·DateOct 30, 2018
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A study published by Cleveland Clinic found that increased cardiorespiratory fitness is directly associated with reduced long-term mortality. Elite performers showed a significant survival benefit, particularly in older patients and those with hypertension.
SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateOct 19, 2018
French researchers conclude that including exercise in cancer care can significantly improve symptom management, quality of life, and fitness. Studies show that regular exercise reduces pain, fatigue, and body fat while improving overall fitness, with benefits seen even among patients at highest risk of poor quality of life.
SourceEuropean Society for Medical Oncology·JournalAnnals of Oncology·DateOct 19, 2018
A new study found that exercise effects on fatigue, fitness, and quality of life in cancer patients vary depending on their initial health characteristics. Patients with better baseline aerobic fitness experienced greater gains during treatment, while those with worse baseline values benefited more after treatment. The findings suggest...
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateOct 8, 2018