Emotional Health Affects Exercise Patterns In Breast Cancer Patients

The first study to monitor physical activity in breast cancer patients for five years suggests that patients with greater depressive symptoms and a lower emotional quality of life are less likely to exercise as part of their recovery than are patients reporting less distress. While the findings may seem intuitive, they also add weight to [...]

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Swish of sports drink gives workout a boost

High-carbohydrate sports drinks can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit the mouth, a new study suggests.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Oral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women

Many active young women use oral contraceptives yet the effect on body composition and exercise performance has not been thoroughly studied. A new study finds that oral contraceptive use impairs muscle gains in young women, and is associated with lower hormone levels.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Weight-Loss Surgery Works Even For Moderately Obese

Surgeons once recommended weight-loss surgery only for severely obese patients who failed to drop pounds with conventional weight-loss methods, but a review now finds that bariatric surgery helps the moderately obese lose more weight, too.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Fatty Liver Disease: The Next Big Thing

New research connects low aerobic capacity to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — and suggests that the resulting liver problems play a crucial step developing obesity-related illnesses.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Exercise Reduces Falls In Older People, Review Suggests

Exercise programs are an effective option for preventing falls among older people living in the community. There is less evidence at present for the effectiveness of other interventions, such as home safety improvements and vitamin D supplements, according to researchers who carried out a systematic review of the available evidence.
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Have a blast and get in shape with a fit trip

Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Safe Exercise For Migraine Sufferers

Many patients who suffer from migraines avoid taking aerobic exercise because they are afraid that the physical activity may bring on a serious migraine attack. Researchers have now developed an exercise program that can improve fitness among migraine sufferers without aggravating this painful condition.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Low Glycemic Breakfast May Increase Benefits Of Working Out

Individuals trying to shed fat may consider choosing Low Glycemic Index foods eaten prior to when they exercise.
Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness
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Study Examines Power Of Exercise To Prevent Breast Cancer

A new study aims to learn whether women at high risk of breast cancer can use exercise to reduce their risk of getting the disease. Building on evidence that reducing estrogen in the body reduces cancer risk, and that elite female athletes experience a drop in estrogen levels that often cause them to stop ovulating [...]

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