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Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage and brain fog, suggests an overarching review. Exercise also seems to boost psychological well-being and overall quality of life, say the researchers. The researchers carried out an umbrella review of the existing pooled data analyses of randomized controlled trial results, published between 2012 and July 2024. The review included 485 associations from 80 articles, all evaluated as being of moderate to high quality. Among these associations, the types of exercise of any length, intensity, and duration included mind-body (138, 28.5%), such as Qigong, tai chi,...

Research supports the effectiveness of a kinesiology-based method to treat lower back pain, say study authors. Low back pain is the leading cause of late-life disability, affecting nearly 700 million globally. Those suffering from low back pain can now find relief through the scientifically supported Canali Postural Method (CPM) in the prevention of postural dysfunctions, and in post-rehabilitation functional recovery aimed at optimizing physical efficiency. Therapists evaluated and compared the effects of applying two kinesiological approaches; a generic exercise program and one based on CPM. They found that the CPM group experienced significantly greater pain relief both immediately after the...

Call it a new type of precision medicine. A researcher says one day oncologists may be able to write personalized exercise "prescriptions" for cancer patients that suppress tumor growth. Jay Taylor helped develop a mathematical model that attempts to quantify the relationship between exercise, immune function and cancer. The paper looked at models of mice running on wheels to show that increases in exercise intensity and duration decrease the proliferation of malignant cells. According to the paper, the team worked on a mathematical model to describe the transition of natural killer cells from inactive to active states due to exercise-induced...

More than 3,700 days later, he hasn't missed a single day of exercise, though he does take some easier days of light cardio to give his body a chance to recover. The 74-year-old from Rhode Island said the regular routine of combining strength training with cardio has kept him energized, healthy, and strong over time. "I am hardly ever sick, and I don't get headaches. I have maintained my drive, diligence, dedication, and determination all these years," DiMonte told Business Insider in an interview coordinated by Planet Fitness, his gym of choice.

Resistance or muscle-strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research. Aerobic exercise or a mix of strength, aerobic, balance, and flexibility exercises also seem to be effective. The researchers scoured research databases for relevant clinical trials, published up to October 2022, that compared physical exercise with routine activities, usual care, other non-physical activity, or health education in people formally diagnosed with insomnia, using the Global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (GPSQI). The types of exercise covered by the studies...

GROTON, Conn., May 6, 2009 – Sirens wail as a fire truck speeds to a school in response to a reported incident. Dozens of students are sent to area hospitals. The radiation alarm on one of the firemen begins to scream. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Van Damme, a decontamination noncommissioned officer for the 14th Civil Support Team of the Connecticut National Guard, checks Army Sgt. John Barton, a survey team member, for contaminants after Barton returned from surveying the inside of a school during an exercise simulation in Groton, Conn., May 5, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Pfc....

A new study has shown that voluntary exercise prevents stress-induced hypertension throughrestoration of amygdala signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3), a gene that is crucial to the normal function of the amygdala, an almond-shaped part of the brain involved with the experiencing of emotions. "In the amygdala, the gene Stat3 is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and possibly plays a role in blood pressure elevation in response to chronic stress," explains Prof. Waki. The amygdala is a key player in the body's cardiovascular response. When exposed to prolonged stress, this region triggers an increase in blood...

You’ve been crushing your health and fitness goals recently: Eating protein at every meal, getting seven to nine hours of sleep, and hitting the heavy weights at the gym. But in the past few days, you’re feeling sluggish. Why can’t I lift as heavy as usual? I’m doing everything right. Well, there’s actually a chance you’re doing too much—and that’s where a deload week comes in. A deload week is “a period of time where you reduce the volume in your workout,” says Almoni Ellis, CPT, a NASM-certified personal trainer. You either take a break from the gym completely, lighten...

A clinical trial has shown that an internet-delivered lifestyle intervention has resulted in significantly better cognition in older adults. The researchers recruited over 6,000 participants aged 55–77 for the trial. Participants were without dementia but carried at least two of major risk factors for dementia. Half of the participants received an active intervention that included personalized coaching in two to four modules—physical activity, brain training, nutrition or depression/anxiety—depending on their risk factors, while the control group received publicly available information. A Mediterranean diet with limited meat and dairy, an increase in moderate-vigorous intensity exercises, and specific types of computerized brain...

Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, aids muscle recovery and reduces inflammation after exercise, according to UOC researchers. Optimal results depend on dosage, timing, and bioavailability. A review of scientific literature conducted by the UOC has found that consuming moderate doses of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may support muscle recovery and help reduce pain after intense physical activity. The turmeric plant, part of the ginger family, has been valued for thousands of years as both a spice and a natural food dye in cooking. Its stem produces a yellow or reddish substance, depending on the species, which is a...

An NYU study using Fitbit data suggests that modest weekly physical activity may reduce atrial fibrillation risk by up to 65%, underscoring the heart health benefits of regular exercise. A new study reveals that adding an extra hour of physical activity each week can reduce the risk of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) by 11%. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, the investigation focused on atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart’s upper two chambers beat rapidly and irregularly instead of at a consistent pace. If left untreated, this can lead to stroke, heart...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a study. The study found that, on average, people aged 50 to 83 who did more moderate to vigorous physical activity than usual on a given day did better in memory tests the day after. More deep (slow-wave) sleep also contributed to memory function, and the research team found this accounted for a small portion of the link between exercise and better next-day memory. The research team looked at data from 76 men and women who wore activity trackers for eight days and took...

Hitting the half-century mark is much more than a milestone birthday; it's a testament to your resilience, wisdom, and perseverance. But turning the big 5-0 also means transformations for your body, like a slower metabolism and loss of muscle and strength, which is unfortunate since muscular strength is an essential component of healthy aging. Physical activity is an excellent way to combat the woes that come with growing older, and we're here with 10 active hobbies and exercises for women over 50 to live longer. The best part? You'll likely enjoy doing them!

https://atlanta.afceachapters.org/2024-homeland-security-critical-infrastructure-conference “AFCEA Atlanta Homeland Security Conference on Critical Infrastructure November 6-7 , 2024 with a large-scale tabletop cybersecurity exercise on November 5, 2024 AFCEA Atlanta is proud to announce our Fourth Annual Homeland Security Conference is back for 2024! This will be a multi-day event focused on critical infrastructure, with a pre-conference cybersecurity exercise open to registrants who want to observe or participate.”

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of exercise? A team has taken a closer look. Focusing on subjects between 18–45 years old, first author Jordan Garrett and the team screened thousands of exercise studies published between 1995 and 2023 to determine the consistent trends in the literature. Based on the results of their modeling approach, cycling and high intensity interval training (HIIT) produced the most consistent effects in improvement of memory, attention, executive function, information...

During the exercise, PLA Eastern Theater Command ordered 125 sorties by aircraft, helicopters and drones near the island, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Ninety of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. Seventeen PLA Navy ships and 17 China Coast Guard ships operated around Taiwan, with some vessels approaching the island in close proximity.Earlier on Sunday, the MND reported that PLAN ships, including carrier CNS Liaoning (16) sailed through the Bashi Channel, which lies between the Philippines’ Mavulis Island and Taiwan’s Orchid Island, to enter the Western Pacific. In Monday’s press conference, the MND issued a...

When it comes to exercise for heart health, you don't want to peak too early in life. Recent research suggests that if you want to protect yourself against high blood pressure as you age, you need to play the long game and keep your exercise levels up through middle age. But social factors can make this more difficult for some people to do than others, according to a study of more than 5,000 people across 4 US cities. "Teenagers and those in their early 20s may be physically active but these patterns change with age," study author and epidemiologist Kirsten...

The elimination of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of the body's tissues and organs. An international research team has made significant findings on mechanisms for the clearing of cellular wastes, showing that strength training activates such mechanisms. The findings could form the basis for therapies for heart failure and nerve diseases. Muscles and nerves are long-lasting, high-performance organs whose cellular components are subject to constant wear and tear. The protein BAG3 plays a critical role in the elimination of damaged components, identifying these and ensuring that they are enclosed by cellular membranes to form an "autophagosome." Autophagosomes...

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20–30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according to research. The multi-site trial took place between September 2018 and March 2024 and included stroke survivors between six months to 5 years after a stroke. Researchers randomly grouped participants to receive either three days per week of 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training or three days per week of 12 weeks of traditional moderate exercise sessions. The high-intensity interval training protocol involved ten 1-minute...

could easily get close to 10,000 steps a day when I lived in New York City, but after moving to Raleigh, NC, where I work from home and rely on a car, my steps plummeted. Some days I barely cracked 1,000 strides. I was still strength training a few times a week, but I wasn’t happy being sedentary for so much of my working day. I decided to try using a walking pad (an under desk, folding treadmill) so I could consistently hit my step goal. Over the past year, I've taken my average step count from negligible numbers to...