Credit: PixabayWhile it's clear that prolonged sitting harms our health, how much exercise is needed to offset its effects? Studies indicate that 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily can help counterbalance the risks.How Much Exercise Is Needed to Offset the Effects of Prolonged Sitting?While it's clear that prolonged sitting harms our health,...
Credit: PixabayEven just a few minutes of physical activity can have a significant impact on brain function, with benefits for memory and cognitive abilities potentially lasting longer than previously believed.Study Shows Exercise Improves Cognitive Function Beyond the Day of ActivityA study conducted by researchers at University College London and the University of Oxford has...
Credit: PixabayTo maintain heart health and reduce the risk of high blood pressure later in life, it's essential not to reach peak fitness too soon. Recent studies indicate that maintaining consistent exercise levels throughout middle age is crucial for long-term protection against hypertension.However, social factors may present challenges for some individuals in maintaining consistent...
Most people make fitness resolutions for the new year. Unfortunately, these resolutions are usually only temporary. Numerous studies have discovered the magic bullet for getting people to achieve long-term gains in their fitness regimen. The majority of interventions were unsuccessful.Researchers from a variety of universities, including five from Carnegie Mellon University, approached the problem...
Many people have become familiar with using face masks to protect themselves and others throughout the coronavirus pandemic, yet that does not mean the masks are consistently comfortable, especially during exercise. Now, scientists reporting in ACS Nano have created a dynamic respirator that regulates its pore size in response to altering conditions, such as...
