From the age of 30 onwards, physical inactivity exerts a greater impact on a woman’s lifetime risk of developing heart disease than the other well-known risk factors, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This includes overweight, the finding show, prompting the researchers to suggest that greater effort needs to be made to promote … [Read more...] about From age 30 onwards, inactivity has greatest impact on women’s lifetime heart disease risk
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Regular physical activity in later life boosts likelihood of “healthy ageing” up to sevenfold
It’s never too late to get physically active, with even those starting relatively late in life reaping significant health benefits, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Four years of sustained regular physical activity boosted the likelihood of healthy ageing sevenfold compared with consistent inactivity, the findings show. The … [Read more...] about Regular physical activity in later life boosts likelihood of “healthy ageing” up to sevenfold
Moderate to vigorous exercise boosts teens’ academic performance
Improvements over long term; particularly noticeable for girls’ science results Regular moderate to vigorous exercise improves teens’ academic performance, and particularly seems to help girls do better in science, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The improvements were sustained over the long term, with the findings pointing to a … [Read more...] about Moderate to vigorous exercise boosts teens’ academic performance
DIY and gardening can cut heart attack/stroke risk by 30% and prolong life in 60+ age group
These activities as good as exercise because they decrease total sedentary time A spot of DIY or gardening can cut the risk of a heart attack/stroke and prolong life by as much as 30 per cent among the 60+ age group, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. These routine activities are as good as exercise, which is ideal for older people … [Read more...] about DIY and gardening can cut heart attack/stroke risk by 30% and prolong life in 60+ age group
Short bouts of exercise boost self control – BMJ Journals
Increased blood and oxygen flow to pre-frontal area of brain may explain effects [Physical exercise and executive functions in preadolescent children, adolescents, and young adults: a meta-analysis Online First doi 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091441] Short bouts of moderately intense exercise seem to boost self control, indicates an analysis of the published evidence in the British … [Read more...] about Short bouts of exercise boost self control – BMJ Journals