Fitness

Older adults who live independently and suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (e.g. hip, knee, ankle, or foot) had less pain after participating in a seated yoga program for 8 weeks.

People who exercise have fewer days of poor mental health, especially if they exercise 3-5 times a week for 45 minutes. The greatest benefits are from team sports, cycling, and aerobic and gym activity.

Short-term sleep loss was associated with increased fat production and muscle breakdown, likely by altering metabolic processes in muscle and fat tissue.

Senior women with probable mild cognitive impairment (deficits related to language, memory, and thinking) who did aerobic exercise by walking twice a week for six months improved their memory for words.

Older adults who played in pickleball competitions reported greater life satisfaction, suggesting that participating in serious leisure activities can improve wellbeing later in life.

Former NFL players who had more concussion symptoms during their career had increased risk of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction later in life.

Women who post 'fitspiration' images on Instagram may be at greater risk for an eating disorder compared to women who post travel images.

Running, even just once a week, is associated with a 27% lower risk of premature death for adults.

In a small sample of men aged 19-35, 12 weeks of interval training on a bike improved cardiovascular health similarly to endurance training, but required much less time per workout.

The number of head impacts received playing American football in high school or college was related to an increased risk of apathy, depression, cognitive impairment, and behavioral issues later in life.

Journal of Neurotrauma