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Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found a new calling helping others
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (843+ words) During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he needed a defibrillator implanted in his chest in hopes of preventing him from dying of cardiac…...
Baby movements can help adults beat lower back pain
2+ week, 2+ day ago (642+ words) Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues in the world, affecting millions of people every day. It can make simple tasks like bending, walking, or even standing feel difficult. Now, researchers from the University of South…...
Does weightlifting improve bone density?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (856+ words) You may have heard high-impact activity " exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball " is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you're standing still, lifting weights at the gym? The good news is weight training…...
Why workouts arenât great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body weight
3+ week, 1+ day ago (868+ words) The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight. In practice though, this isn't usually so easy or simple. Alongside counting calories or eating smaller portions, many people add exercise…...
Study shows the real cause of weakness in old age
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (528+ words) Many people think getting weaker is just a natural part of getting older. It's something we all expect'like having gray hair or wrinkles. But new research from Ohio University shows that this might not be the whole story. In fact,…...
How high blood pressure can weaken your bones
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (556+ words) High blood pressure is known for causing heart problems and strokes, but many people don't realize that it can also hurt your bones. New research shows a strong link between high blood pressure and lower bone strength. This might sound…...
The cause of weak muscles in older people may be in the brain
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (497+ words) As people get older, many notice they aren't as strong as they used to be. Most believe this weakness is simply a part of aging. But a new study from Ohio University offers a surprising explanation. It shows that the…...
Study finds big cause of low strength in older people
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (556+ words) As people get older, many notice that their bodies are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength, especially in the legs and arms, can make daily activities harder. Tasks like standing up from a chair,…...
High-intensity training could boost muscle disease recovery
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (572+ words) A new study has found that people with inflammatory muscle disease can improve their fitness and muscle strength more with high-intensity workouts than with regular home exercises. This research, from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and published in eBioMedicine, shows that…...
Weightlifting may beat running in fighting diabetes and obesity
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) Running is often praised for helping people stay fit and burn calories. But a new study suggests that lifting weights may be even better when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity. The research comes from the Fralin Biomedical Research…...