Physical Wellness
Research Identifies Exercise Types That Target Body Fat in Older Adults
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the most effective form of exercise for reducing body fat while preserving muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by academics…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
Physical Wellness
Muscle Damage After Exercise: Comparable or Reduced in Older Adults Versus Young Adults
A new study has upended the longstanding belief that ageing muscles are more prone to soreness and damage following exercise.…
Customised Text Messages Enhance Early Physical Activity in Patients with Heart Issues
Exercise is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease or prevent…
Research Identifies Optimal Workout for Individuals with Diabetes
A study has unveiled the most effective forms of exercise for individuals with type-1 diabetes, shedding light on how different…
It Only Takes 15 Minutes a Day to Transform Your Health and Well-being
Workplaces are continually evolving with innovative wellness initiatives like Corporate Cup events, lunchtime yoga sessions, and 'walk and talk' meetings…
Cardiovascular fitness reduces mortality and the incidence of diseases by nearly 20%
New groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia highlights the profound impact of regular exercise, such as running, cycling,…
Short-term incentives for exercise may result in prolonged enhancements in physical activity levels
Adults at risk of heart disease who received daily prompts or incentives to increase their activity levels managed to boost…
Are you aware that regular exercise can shield you from enduring chronic pain?
In 2023, a groundbreaking collaborative study involving researchers from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, the University Hospital of North…
Physical activity during childhood is associated with cerebellar size in adolescence
Research conducted by the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland reveals a significant correlation between sustained physical…