Imagine this: you’re running downhill, muscles working hard, and you wonder if this rigorous exercise could help boost proteins that fight cancer. That’s exactly what scientists set out to test. They looked at a protein called C1q, which helps activate the body’s immune response against cancer cells
Do you know that certain types of exercise can really make a difference for children and teens with developmental disorders? Scientists looked at 68 different studies to figure out what works best. They found that combative sports like karate or boxing might be the top choice for boosting physical s
People who live with chronic low back pain often struggle with doing everyday activities. This issue is what researchers call "pain-related functional interference. " A study looked into what factors contribute to this problem in people who are part of a physical exercise program. It turns out that
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you run a 7-mile race in warm weather? Seventy-seven recreational runners found out the hard way during a recent race where the temperature ranged from 25. 0 to 26. 7°C and the humidity was between 56. 7% to 79. 0%. Before and after the race, their blood
Ever thought about how cycling in low-oxygen conditions affects your blood pressure after a workout? Scientists decided to figure this out. They asked 12 young adults to cycle until they were worn out in three different scenarios: regular air without any supplements, low-oxygen air with a dummy pill
In today's busy world, many office workers are making a habit of ignoring their body's natural calls to the toilet. This is called "voluntary withholding. " Sydney doctor Peter Katelaris says this is common, especially among young women who might feel embarrassed or inconvenienced. People often try
Ever wondered how men and women with type 1 diabetes handle glucose levels during and after exercises? Researchers aimed to find out by examining an active group of adults. They uncovered some interesting facts about how glucose levels react differently for men and women during physical activities.
Let's talk about how we measure and improve our bodies' ability to use oxygen during exercise. Scientists are wondering if there's a better way to set exercise intensity to boost this ability, called VO2 max. They compared two methods: traditional intensity anchors (like heart rate zones) and physio
You might have heard that standing all day is great for your health. Well, Australian researchers have some news for you: it's not the solution you think it is. A recent study showed that standing all day doesn't cancel out the negative effects of sitting too much. In fact, it could even cause probl
Knee pain is no fun, right? But did you know that instead of just taking it easy, you can actually fight back against it with the right exercises? Pilates, for instance, can be a game-changer. It turns out that about one in four adults experience knee pain, and that number has been on the rise. Ost
