Exercise Reduces Periodic Leg Movements, Improves Sleep Patterns
People who experience insomnia or have sleep disruptions related to periodic leg movements (PLM) can benefit from both the immediate and long-term effects of exercise, says a study published in the January 2009 issue Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®, the official scientific journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Gardening gives elders a harvest of health
Gardening helps older men and women reap more than flowers, fruits, and vegetables — it benefits them physically as well, researchers report.
Older Women Who Are More Physically Fit Have Better Cognitive Function
New research by Marc Poulin, PhD, DPhil, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. An Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Senior Scholar, Poulin finds that physical activity benefits blood flow in the brain, and, as a result, cognitive abilities.
Lifelong Gender Difference In Physical Activity Revealed
Females of all ages are less active than their male peers. Two studies, presented January 6 at a major academic conference, reveal the gender difference in activity levels among school children and the over 70s. Both studies show males to be more physically active than females.
Slim gyms: Health clubs cut fees for January boost
January is for fitness centers what December is for retailers: a bad month makes for a bad year.
And with people spending less and less likely to overindulge this year, some in the fitness business are working harder to make sure they don’t find themselves on the ropes.
The best exercise programs benefit the elderly
Older adults who regularly take part in top-rated, low-cost physical activity programs offered by their local senior center or YMCA can see noticeable improvement in physical functioning and lower their risk of becoming disabled, research shows.
Leaner nations bike, walk, use mass transit
Jim Richards is no kid, but he loves to ride his bike. At 51, he has become a cycling commuter, pedaling 11 miles from his home in the suburbs to his job in downtown Knoxville.
Changing your mind can change your body, too
Change your mind, and you just might change your body, too. Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine.
The influence of resistance and aerobic exercise on hunger, circulating levels of acylated ghrelin and peptide YY in healthy males
Resistance (muscle strengthening) exercise is a key component of exercise recommendations for weight control yet very little is known about the effects of resistance exercise on appetite.
