During physical activity, the lungs work harder to supply oxygen to the body. This is where the pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) comes into play. PAP is the force that pushes blood from the heart to the lungs. When a person exercises, PAP rises, helping to increase the lung's ability to transfer carb
In the heart of Italy, the 21st annual gathering of muscle experts took place in Assisi from September 4-7, 2024. This event, organized by the Interuniversity Institute of Myology, brought together 123 professionals from around the world. These experts included researchers, pharmaceutical representa
Blood cancers are serious business. They often need strong treatments, like hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This procedure can be a game-changer, but it's tough on the body. Patients usually go through intense therapy before HSCT. This can lead to weight loss, muscle loss, or e
Young men with obesity often struggle with low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and increased health risks. The problem is that they are often inactive. A study looked at a quick and intense workout: stair climbing. The question was, could this simple activity improve their fitness and reduce heal
The world of fitness is always looking for the best way to build muscle and improve performance. Two popular exercises for targeting the hamstrings are the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE). A recent investigation dug into how these exercises affect the hamstring muscle
Aerobic exercise is a powerful tool for enhancing blood vessel health, especially for those with high blood pressure or prehypertension. This is backed by a bunch of studies that looked at how exercise affects the way blood vessels work. The key finding? Aerobic exercise can significantly boost some
Chronic neck pain is a real drag. It's not fun, and it can stick around for a long time. Doctors usually tell people to do exercises to feel better, but these exercises often aren't very exciting. People don't stick with them, and the pain comes back. Only 52% of people feel better in the long run.
Imagine this: South Korea's military had a major whoopsie. Two of their fighter jets dropped bombs on a civilian area by mistake. This happened during a live-fire drill near the border with North Korea. Nearly 30 people got hurt, two of them badly. The jets were supposed to be practicing for a big e
Basketball players might have something special going on in their brains. Scientists wanted to see if playing basketball a lot changes how athletes process emotions. They used a fancy brain scanner called fMRI to compare 37 basketball players to 38 people who don't play sports. They showed everyone
Yoga has long been praised for its mental and physical benefits. But how does it stack up against other exercises, especially when it comes to managing multiple health conditions? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at data from over 279, 885 middle-aged and older adults across the country.
