MONDAY, March 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Exercise benefits prostate cancer patients who undergo hormone-reducing therapy, a small study suggests. The treatment — called androgen suppression therapy or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) — uses drugs or surgery to reduce the level of androgen hormones, which prostate cancer cells typically require to multiply. “The problem is […]
An Expert’s Guide to a Safe Run in Cold Weather
SATURDAY, March 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some people love to run no matter the season, even cold weather, and that is OK as long as you take proper precautions, a physical therapist says. “It’s up to the runner. As long as he or she is healthy, wearing appropriate attire and highly visible, the cold […]
Living Healthier Can Help Shield You From A-fib: AHA
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From weight loss to physical activity, lifestyle changes are effective, yet underused strategies to manage atrial fibrillation, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). Atrial fibrillation — also known as a-fib or AF — is an abnormal heart rhythm affecting more than 2.7 […]
Squat, Don’t Sit: Study of African Tribe Shows Why One Position Is Healthier
MONDAY, March 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking,” but what is it about sitting that’s so harmful? New research suggests it’s because sitting doesn’t require much use of your body’s muscles. The study compared the daily activities of a modern-day African hunter-gatherer community called the Hadza, […]
Post-Game Snacks May Undo Calorie-Burning Benefit of Kids’ Sports
SUNDAY, March 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Kids get more calories from the snacks they eat after sports than they burn while playing, which could add up to thousands of extra calories a year, a new study warns. “So many kids are at games just to get their treat afterwards, which really isn’t helping to […]
Rx for Stressed-Out College Students: Spend Time With Nature
THURSDAY, March 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Just a bit of time spent with nature each day can reduce college students’ stress, researchers say. They reviewed studies on the effects of being in nature on 15- to 30-year-olds to see how much time college students should be spending outdoors and the best ways to reap […]
Even a Little Activity Keeps Aging Brains From Shrinking, Study Shows
THURSDAY, March 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Take a walk, weed your garden, go for a swim or dance — it could keep your brain from shrinking as you age, a new study suggests. Being physically active may keep your brain four years younger than the rest of you, which might help prevent or slow […]
Seniors, Getting Off the Sofa Brings Big Health Benefits
THURSDAY, March 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity may help seniors live longer and healthier — and exercise doesn’t have to be intense, two new studies say. “Finding a way to physically move more in an activity that suits your capabilities and is pleasurable is extremely important for all people, and especially for older […]
Intense Exercise Can Trigger Heart Trouble in the Unprepared
MONDAY, March 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For most people, aerobic exercise is great. However, high-intensity exercise like running in marathons and triathlons can pose heart risks for those who have inadequate training. Sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation and heart attacks are among these risks, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart […]