Psychology & Psychiatry
Be realistic: It's key to achieving those New Year's resolutions
The key to keeping those New Year's resolutions from fading out by February: Make sure you've set achievable goals.
Jan 23, 2023
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News tagged with exercise behavior
Diabetes
Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar
A new study published in Diabetologia finds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus better blood sugar control) when compared with an even distribution of physical ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Health
Internal clock dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack—all based on time of day
Anyone who has suffered from jet lag or struggled after turning the clock forward or back an hour for daylight saving time knows all about what researchers call your biological clock, or circadian rhythm—the "master pacemaker" ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy
Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies led by researchers at Iowa State University.
Mar 30, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Study: Move more often supports better long-term weight loss for older adults
When considered alongside the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, new findings suggest that focusing less on structured exercise, and more on building frequent periods of enjoyable movement into the day, will ...
Dec 21, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer survivors make strides in community exercise programs
In a new research article published in Cancer, University of Texas at Arlington researcher and Assistant Professor Yue Liao in the Department of Kinesiology found that cancer survivors improved their quality of life, physical ...
Nov 12, 2021
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Cardiology
Healthy changes in diet, activity improved treatment-resistant high blood pressure
People with treatment-resistant hypertension successfully reduced their blood pressure by adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, losing weight and improving their aerobic fitness by participating ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Pilot study of diet/exercise in young adults with intellectual disabilities is promising
Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.
Sep 15, 2021
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Diabetes
Obesity in teens raises adult diabetes risk, even after weight loss
In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s.
Jun 21, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People want to improve mental health by exercising, but stress and anxiety get in the way
New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator for and a barrier to physical activity.
Apr 12, 2021
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