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08/18/2026
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By Petra Stone
Moderate Midlife Exercise Tied to Better Brain Health Decades Later, Study Reports
Summary A study published Aug. 14, 2026, in the journal Neurology found an association between moderate physical activity in middle age and a reduced risk of cognitive impairment decades later. The report, from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed data from 3,200 adults enrolled in the long-running Kaiser Permanente cohort. According to […]
08/07/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Sitting Up Straight May Improve Mood and Decision-Making
Sitting upright may subtly improve mood and lead to more effective risk-taking decisions, according to a study by McGill University researchers released Aug. 5, 2026. The study, published in the British Journal of Psychology, involved nearly 200 participants recruited from the McGill community. Senior study author Jorge Armony, a professor in McGill’s Departments of Psychiatry […]
07/26/2026
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By Petra Stone
Creatine Supplementation Gains Popularity Among Women Over 30 for Muscle Building
Women over 30 are increasingly turning to creatine supplements to build and preserve muscle, according to a July 17, 2026 article by registered dietitian Molly Knudsen on mindbodygreen. The article reported that age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, begins in the 30s, with the body losing 3-5% of its muscle mass each decade. Many women […]
07/22/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Regular Exercise Linked to Reduced Stress Eating Among College Students
A study of nearly 3,000 college students in China found that those who exercised more frequently reported lower levels of emotional eating, according to researchers. The study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, examined psychological mechanisms linking physical activity to eating behavior under stress. Students who exercised more were more likely to use problem-focused coping strategies […]
07/06/2026
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By Petra Stone
Creatine Supplementation Gains Attention for Menopausal Women, Research Suggests
Creatine’s Role Expands Beyond Muscle Building Creatine, a compound long associated with athletes seeking explosive power in the weight room, is gaining attention for potential benefits in menopausal women, according to recent discussions. Yoga teacher and personal trainer Kristin McGee reported that her OB/GYN recommended creatine, stating ‘every woman in menopause should be on it.’ […]
06/13/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study Links Night Owl Chronotype to Higher Muscle Loss, Metabolic Risks
A review published in the journal Nutrients examined the relationship between chronotype and body composition, according to a report. Researchers found that evening chronotypes, or night owls, face an increased risk of muscle loss and metabolic disorders. The study analyzed sleep patterns, eating behaviors, physical activity levels and metabolic markers in morning and evening chronotypes. […]
06/08/2026
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By Petra Stone
Scoping Review Links Bicycling to Improvements in Mood, Cognition and Social Connection
A scoping review published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living has linked bicycling to improvements across multiple domains of well-being, according to findings drawn from 87 intervention studies conducted across 19 countries. The review, which synthesized data from 1,653 initially identified studies, examined how structured bicycling interventions – including road cycling, mountain biking and […]
05/24/2026
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By Petra Stone
Abdominal Muscle Contractions May Help Clean Brain via Mechanical Link
Researchers have identified a mechanical link between abdominal muscle contractions and brain waste clearance, suggesting that simple movements such as walking may help the brain clean itself. The findings, reported in Nature Neuroscience, propose that each contraction of the abdominal muscles during movement creates a hydraulic effect that shifts the brain and promotes the flow […]
05/17/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study Links Very Low and Very High Resting Heart Rates to Increased Stroke Risk
A new study presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference has found that both very low and very high resting heart rates are associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report from mindbodygreen. The researchers identified a U-shaped relationship, with the lowest stroke risk observed among individuals with resting heart rates between […]
03/28/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study Suggests Cognitive Activity While Sitting Helps Reduce Dementia Risk
Study Links Type of Sitting to Dementia Risk New research indicates that not all sedentary time carries the same risk for cognitive decline, suggesting that mentally engaging activities while sitting may be protective against dementia. The findings, published in a 2026 report, analyze data from 146,651 participants aged 60 and older who were tracked over […]
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