Fitness

Exercise has positive long-term effects on cognitive function. Coordination exercises, such as dancing, appear to have a greater benefit than endurance exercises or resistance training.

Engaging in activities that maintain cardiovascular health, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet, may lower dementia risk, especially in people whose genes put them at higher risk.

The use of sodium supplements, such as salt tablets or electrolytes, did not help ultramarathon runners maintain a healthy sodium balance in hot race climates.

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.