How exercise affects diabetic blood sugar levels depends on gender

The degree to which a diabetic’s blood sugar levels drop in response to physical activity depends on the type of exercise and whether they are male or female, according to new research. The findings provide a helpful guide for diabetics wanting to exer… Continue reading How exercise affects diabetic blood sugar levels depends on gender

A familiar culprit thought to be why depression affects motivation

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect motivation, researchers have now come up with a hypot… Continue reading A familiar culprit thought to be why depression affects motivation

Lower back pain relief lasts twice as long with easy walking plan

For the first time, researchers have shown how effective a simple walking plan is in recovering from and keeping at bay lower back pain episodes. Until now, this common-sense activity has only thought to have had some benefit.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Lower back pain relief lasts twice as long with easy walking plan

Blood sugar goes low and stays low with exercise at this time of day

It’s no surprise that regular exercise can improve a variety of health metrics. But a new study shows that when you work out is as important as exercise itself, especially when it comes to controlling your blood sugar levels.Continue ReadingCategory: H… Continue reading Blood sugar goes low and stays low with exercise at this time of day

Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds

A new study has found that tai chi was significantly more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. The… Continue reading Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds

Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds

A new study has found that tai chi was significantly more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. The… Continue reading Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds

‘Feel good’ hormone released during exercise can boost brain performance

Researchers have discovered why cognitive performance improves after exercise: the ‘feel good’ hormone and neurotransmitter dopamine. They found that exercise released dopamine, which produced a corresponding reduction in reaction time, and say that ex… Continue reading ‘Feel good’ hormone released during exercise can boost brain performance

Exercise makes long COVID worse, and researchers may now know why

One of the most consistently reported symptoms of long COVID is the tendency for strenuous exercise to make the condition worse. Not only does long COVID reduce a person’s capacity for exercise but often broader symptoms will flare up in the days follo… Continue reading Exercise makes long COVID worse, and researchers may now know why