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Clear chemical connection between physical activity and brain health

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Scientists unlock key chemical mechanisms that link brain health with muscle use

The link between physical activity and brain health is not new, with many studies showing how exercise can boost function, from easing depression to staving off cognitive decline. Now, scientists have shown in cell studies that the connection may be more direct, which opens the door to more targeted physical therapies for brain health and potential treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.

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Just 75 mins of physical activity a week reduces risk of early death

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The top two causes of death worldwide are cardiovascular disease and cancer. Both conditions are associated with well-known risk factors, including low levels of physical activity. A large, new meta-analysis has examined the link between physical activ… Continue reading Just 75 mins of physical activity a week reduces risk of early death→

Exercise could be the first line of attack in mental health treatment

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Linking exercise with improved mental health outcomes is certainly not a new concept, with previous individual studies looking at the effects of physical activity on schizophrenia, anxiety and depression, as well as analysis of the duration and type of… Continue reading Exercise could be the first line of attack in mental health treatment→

Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy

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Just six minutes of intense aerobic exercise a day could be one of the most effective ways to keep you brain healthy into old age. New research has found brief bursts of exercise increase levels of a brain protein known to optimize cognitive health.Con… Continue reading Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy→

ZeroWheel adds electric resistance and assistance to the humble ab wheel

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So-called “ab wheels” are widely used to build core strength, with some models offering a limited amount of resistance via spring mechanisms or elastic bands. The ZeroWheel takes things further, however, by incorporating an adjustable-output electric m… Continue reading ZeroWheel adds electric resistance and assistance to the humble ab wheel→

How gut bacteria helps you exercise by sending dopamine hits to the brain

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A compelling new study has identified a gut-brain pathway in mice that connects specific gut bacteria with an animal’s motivation for exercise. If the same pathway is confirmed in humans it could mean modifying one’s microbiome may help prompt a desire… Continue reading How gut bacteria helps you exercise by sending dopamine hits to the brain→

Even a single workout boosts cancer-fighting proteins, says new study

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It’s no secret that exercise has a wide range of health benefits, and that doesn’t stop when you get cancer. A new study has now shown that just a single workout produces anti-cancer proteins that can significantly slow tumor growth in patients with ad… Continue reading Even a single workout boosts cancer-fighting proteins, says new study→

One-minute bursts of everyday activity linked to a longer life

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Finding time for exercise around work, family and life’s other commitments can be tricky business, but as research continues to show, there is still a lot to gain from squeezing in short spurts here and there. A new study has driven this point home by … Continue reading One-minute bursts of everyday activity linked to a longer life→