A study by US cardiologists showed that people with higher cardiovascular fitness can have up to 500% greater chances of having a longer life than people who do not exercise.
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A recent study shows that it is possible to develop good results from weightlifting using a much shorter workout than the traditional 3 set workout.
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To walk fast, multiple organ systems need to work well together. Research suggests that walking faster can contribute to a longer life.
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Recent research suggests that inactivity or being sedentary my be “hard-wired” into our brains, a remnant of our caveman days.
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The best way to prevent and treat sarcopenia (muscle wasting) is by adopting a relatively high protein diet and working your muscles with resistance training.
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Characterized by a severe loss of muscle mass, sarcopenia affects about 10% of people in their 60s and about 50% of the people in their 80s.
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In Brazil, 47% of adults do not meet the minimum weekly physical activity suggested by the WHO. Inactive people have an increased risk of various heart diseases and certain cancers.
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Staying seated for long periods impairs blood flow to the brain. This can slow our thoughts, and increase the chance of neurodegenerative diseases.