12 stories tagged #physical activity

  1. Breaking Up Sitting Time Linked to Lower Cancer Death Risk
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    Breaking Up Sitting Time Linked to Lower Cancer Death Risk

    A new study finds that regularly interrupting prolonged sitting with short bouts of physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancer mortality.

    2d ago 2 min read
  2. The Secret to Lasting Fitness: Integrating Movement Into Your Life
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    The Secret to Lasting Fitness: Integrating Movement Into Your Life

    Long-term fitness in later life is less about motivation and genetics and more about weaving physical activity into the fabric of a desired lifestyle.

    3d ago 1 min read
  3. Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows
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    Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows

    New research reveals interrupting prolonged sitting with even light physical activity can significantly reduce cancer mortality risk.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. National Parks Are a Powerful Public Health Resource
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    National Parks Are a Powerful Public Health Resource

    Experts say America's national parks offer major physical and mental health benefits, from boosting fitness to reducing stress and improving cognitive function.

    last wk. 2 min read
  5. Arthritis Care Overhaul: Physical Activity Now Central to Treatment
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    Arthritis Care Overhaul: Physical Activity Now Central to Treatment

    New guidelines elevate physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior as cornerstones for managing inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis, emphasizing personalized, tech-supported interventions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. New Study Reveals Optimal Sleep Duration to Reduce Dementia Risk
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    New Study Reveals Optimal Sleep Duration to Reduce Dementia Risk

    Research analyzing millions of participants suggests 7-8 hours of sleep nightly is ideal for lowering dementia risk, alongside physical activity and reduced sedentary time.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. Lifestyle Choices Significantly Impact Prostate Cancer Patient Cognition
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    Lifestyle Choices Significantly Impact Prostate Cancer Patient Cognition

    New study links physical activity, smoking, and BMI to cognitive and emotional well-being in men with prostate cancer, emphasizing modifiable behaviors.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Depression and Inactivity Fuel Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Older Adults
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    Depression and Inactivity Fuel Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Older Adults

    New research reveals a significant link between depression, low physical activity, and increased risk of multiple cardiometabolic conditions in adults aged 45 and older.

    2mo ago 1 min read