Severe COVID-19 May Be Less Likely for the Physically Active
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Regular physical activity is associated with a reduced likelihood of adverse COVID-19 outcomes, including severe illness and death, according to a review published online Aug. 22 in the British Journal of Spo…
Learn MoreRegular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Looking for a new reason to work out?Here’s a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large international research review has found.And, if you do get COVID…
Learn MoreAre You Among the ‘Diet-Resistant’? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “You can’t run from the fork.”It’s an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.But is that true for everyone? New research sugge…
Learn MoreWant to Maintain Muscle? Frequency of Workouts Is Key
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Whether the goal is bulging biceps or just a bit more strength and mass, a relatively light workout several times a week beats a more intense one done just once a week.That’s the conclusion of a small Australi…
Learn MorePlaying Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking part in certain sports in high school may lead to misuse of prescription stimulants in the years after graduation, a new study finds.It reported that high school seniors who play contact sports are 50% …
Learn MoreLa raza y los ingresos impiden que muchas familias permitan que sus hijos practiquen deportes
JUEVES, 11 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños estadounidenses que son pobres o miembros de minorías étnicas se pierden de unos deportes juveniles que hace mucho que se afirma que construyen unos cuerpos y caracteres fuertes, informa un es…
Learn MoreRace, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports.The researc…
Learn MoreEl calentamiento global significará más niños en una forma física y una salud malas en todo el mundo: estudio
LUNES, 8 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños no tienen una forma física igual de buena que la de sus padres cuando ellos eran niños, y es probable que esto les haga daño a medida que la Tierra se caliente, afirma una investigación reciente…
Learn MoreResistance Training May Improve Bone Health for Vegans
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bone microarchitecture differs for vegans versus omnivores, but these differences are attenuated for participants reporting resistance training, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of …
Learn MoreGlobal Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims.The findings are based on a comprehensive review of more than…
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