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Beef is Better than Soy for Muscle Development

Beef is Better than Soy for Muscle Development

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Researchers at the University of Arkansas found you would have to eat twice as many soy-based meat alternative patties to equal the muscle-building potential of one ground beef burger.

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Beef is Better than Soy for Muscle Development

Researchers at the University of Arkansas found you would have to eat twice as many soy-based meat alternative patties to equal the muscle-building potential of one ground beef burger.

Brain Endurance Training Boosts Brain and Body in Older Adults

Brain Endurance Training Boosts Brain and Body ...

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Brain endurance training (BET), which is a combination of cognitive training and physical exercise that was developed for elite athletes, has been shown in a study from the University of...

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Brain Endurance Training Boosts Brain and Body ...

Brain endurance training (BET), which is a combination of cognitive training and physical exercise that was developed for elite athletes, has been shown in a study from the University of...

Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

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Researchers from the University of Montreal found sports participation for young children increased their chances of being successful academically through high school and beyond.

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Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

Researchers from the University of Montreal found sports participation for young children increased their chances of being successful academically through high school and beyond.

More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

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When it comes to stroke prevention, a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows it's the exercise you do in your free time that determines the likelihood...

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More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

When it comes to stroke prevention, a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows it's the exercise you do in your free time that determines the likelihood...

Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

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New research from the University of Queensland in Australia found high-intensity interval exercise over a six-month period improves brain function in older adults for up to five years.

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Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

New research from the University of Queensland in Australia found high-intensity interval exercise over a six-month period improves brain function in older adults for up to five years.

Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

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A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

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Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

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Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered increased cardio fitness cuts the risk of dying from any cause by nearly 20 percent.

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Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered increased cardio fitness cuts the risk of dying from any cause by nearly 20 percent.

Weight Training Helps Seniors Defeat Anxiety and Depression

Weight Training Helps Seniors Defeat Anxiety an...

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New research from Brazil shows weight training can improve the mental health of seniors, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.

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Weight Training Helps Seniors Defeat Anxiety an...

New research from Brazil shows weight training can improve the mental health of seniors, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.

Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

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New research from Norway says staying physically active can increase a person's pain tolerance and reduce the risk of and possibly the effects of chronic pain.

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Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

New research from Norway says staying physically active can increase a person's pain tolerance and reduce the risk of and possibly the effects of chronic pain.

Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

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Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal found the simple technique of adding cranberries to the diets of highly competitive runners was able to boost their performance.

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Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal found the simple technique of adding cranberries to the diets of highly competitive runners was able to boost their performance.

Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Save Billions

Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Sav...

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Researchers at City University of New York say by increasing participation to targeted levels by 2030 could improve physical and mental health of many children and save as much as...

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Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Sav...

Researchers at City University of New York say by increasing participation to targeted levels by 2030 could improve physical and mental health of many children and save as much as...

Inflammatory Foods Linked to Muscle Weakness

Inflammatory Foods Linked to Muscle Weakness

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New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia shows those who avoid inflammatory foods are able to keep their muscle mass and strength longer than those don’t...

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Inflammatory Foods Linked to Muscle Weakness

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia shows those who avoid inflammatory foods are able to keep their muscle mass and strength longer than those don’t...

Poor Youth Fitness Linked to Poor Heart Health Later

Poor Youth Fitness Linked to Poor Heart Health ...

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New research from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found low youth fitness is associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age.

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Poor Youth Fitness Linked to Poor Heart Health ...

New research from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found low youth fitness is associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age.

A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

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Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that 10 minutes of brisk walking was able to reduce cravings, lessen withdrawal symptoms and improved the overall sense of well-being...

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A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that 10 minutes of brisk walking was able to reduce cravings, lessen withdrawal symptoms and improved the overall sense of well-being...

Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

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A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam shows running provides the same level of relief from depression as a prescription antidepressant.

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Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam shows running provides the same level of relief from depression as a prescription antidepressant.

Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

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A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

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Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

Kids in Better Shape are Sharper in the Classroom

Kids in Better Shape are Sharper in the Classroom

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Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found the fittest adolescents showed better attention, perception and memory, as well as higher-level decision making and complex thinking than their less-fit classmates.

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Kids in Better Shape are Sharper in the Classroom

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found the fittest adolescents showed better attention, perception and memory, as well as higher-level decision making and complex thinking than their less-fit classmates.

Exercise Boosts Immune Response in Cancer Patients

Exercise Boosts Immune Response in Cancer Patients

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Scientists in Finland have found the resulting immune stimulation from exercise reduces the side effects of cancer treatments and improves the quality of life and prognosis of cancer patients.

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Exercise Boosts Immune Response in Cancer Patients

Scientists in Finland have found the resulting immune stimulation from exercise reduces the side effects of cancer treatments and improves the quality of life and prognosis of cancer patients.