A new study has found a strong correlation between high levels of physical activity and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even among individuals with a high genetic predisposition for the condition. The research, involving 59,325 UK Biobank participants monitored via wrist accelerometers over a period of up to seven years, showed that one hour or more of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily was linked to a reduction in 74% of type 2 diabetes risk compared to less active individuals, regardless of their genetic risk. Can physical…
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Weighted Vests: Should You Use Them During Exercise?
Weighted vests have long been popular with athletes and celebrities such as David Beckham and former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson. But interest in using them may have been piqued recently after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shared a sweaty selfie of himself wearing one on Instagram. Weighted vests usually weigh 5-20kg. They are typically worn to increase exercise intensity. Some vests have a fixed weight and others contain pockets where you can add several weight plates before putting it on. Historically, weighted vests have been used to train soldiers to carry…
Read MoreThe review can help doctors treat adolescents with depression
A new review authored by three Canadian psychiatrists aims to help primary care physicians diagnose and manage depression in adolescents. Depression is common among Canadian teenagers and often goes unnoticed. Many family doctors report feeling unprepared to identify and manage depression in these patients. “Depression is an increasingly common but treatable condition among adolescents,” the authors wrote. “General practitioners and pediatricians are well positioned to support first-line assessment and management of depression in this group, helping patients regain health and function.” The article was published on May 29 in CMJ…
Read MoreThe best exercise bikes that don’t require a subscription
Photo credit: Courtesy of Tyler Schoeber Nearly every piece of home fitness equipment has a catch: They require a subscription to a paid app in order to use them to their fullest. It’s an added expense on top of already expensive equipment, and racking up that amount of money especially for multiple subscriptions can feel more painful than three rounds of deep squats. Pelotons’ $1,500 upfront investment includes over $500 in app fees over the course of the year, and the NordicTracks iFIT app costs $39 per month. Sure, you…
Read MoreExercise of any amount could help increase pain tolerance, a new study finds
Health By Melissa Rudy, Fox News June 4, 2023 | 6:49 A new study shows that any amount of regular exercise can help increase pain tolerance and prevent chronic disease. Shutterstock To the long list of benefits of physical activity,researchers just added one more thing: an increased ability to manage pain. A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular exercise is an effective way to reduce or prevent chronic pain without the use of medication. The main point is that engaging in regular leisure-time physical activity…
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