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Muscles may maintain the "memory" of past gains in their cells

Michael Irving January 28, 2019

One of the most frustrating things about exercise is how easily progress can be undone, but maybe not all is lost after all. Researchers have now found that muscles keep their nuclei from past growth, which makes it easier to rebuild later after a period of inactivity.

Researchers have found that muscles maintain the "memory" for past growth, making it easier to rebuild ...

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Scientists conclude a causal link between more exercise and less depression

Rich Haridy January 23, 2019

A rigorous new study has confidently suggested a strong causal connection between higher levels of physical activity and reduced risk of depression. The novel and comprehensive genetic study is the first to empirically suggest that exercise can actively prevent, or reduce, symptoms of depression.

Using a novel research method, a new study confidently concludes physical activity can reduce the risk ...

Health & Wellbeing

Smart squeeze ball measures your grip strength

Ben Coxworth January 11, 2019

You may not give your grip strength much thought, but it's important for many daily tasks, and for lessening the chances of developing repetitive strain injury. A new "smart" squeezable stress ball is intended to help you build that strength – and the device is known as Squegg.

Squegg's creators are presently raising production funds on Kickstarter

Medical Audio available

Exercise-induced hormone may protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia

Rich Haridy January 7, 2019

A new study has revealed a compelling link between a hormone released during exercise and the prevention of neurodegeneration seen in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The research suggests the exercise-induced hormone irisin may improve brain plasticity and memory.

New research has revealed a hormone released by muscles during exertion may move into the brain ...

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Scientists discover how a single workout can activate your metabolism for days

Rich Haridy December 4, 2018

A fascinating new study from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center has revealed that a single workout can positively affect the activity of neurons in the brain that influence metabolism for up to two days.

A new study has found that benefits to metabolism can last days after just a single ...

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Endurance exercise beats pumping iron when it comes to anti-aging benefits

Darren Quick November 27, 2018

New research has found that endurance exercise, such as running, swimming or cycling, and high intensity interval training (HIIT) has the ability to not only slow, but actually reverse cellular aging, whereas resistance exercise, like pumping iron, does not.

A new study has found that endurance exercise like running has cellular anti-aging benefits that resistance ...

Health & Wellbeing

Rowing machine aims to bring a live-streamed coach into your home

Ben Coxworth October 4, 2018

Rowing machines are a great source of exercise, but it can be hard to stay motivated when using one at home by yourself. Hydrow is intended to address this problem, as it allows users to take part in training sessions hosted by national-level rowers, live-streamed right from the water.

The makers of Hydrow are presently crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Medical

New trial confirms aerobic exercise does improve schizophrenia symptoms

Rich Haridy June 20, 2018

A new trial into the effects of aerobic exercise on schizophrenia has added to a growing body of evidence suggesting physical activity does lessen negative symptoms associated with the condition.

A new study bolsters the body of evidence suggesting aerobic exercise can directly reduce the negative ...

Health & Wellbeing

Can a strenuous physical occupation really increase your risk of early death?

Rich Haridy May 14, 2018

A large-scale meta-analysis is suggesting that men with jobs that involve a high level of physical activity have a greater risk of early death than those with more inactive jobs. However many experts are not convinced by the study’s conclusions with some suggesting its findings are misleading.

A new study suggests heavily physical occupations could lead to a greater risk of early death

Sports

Augmented Climbing puts video games on an indoor rockclimbing wall

Loz Blain February 12, 2018

Indoor rock climbing is excellent fun all by itself - but that doesn’t mean it can’t be more fun if you make a video game out of it. Augmented Climbing projects interactive images onto the climbing wall so you can play a bunch of different games as you work out.

Augmented Climbing's Sparks - stay away from the laser beams!