Children not only have fatigue-resistant muscles, but recover very quickly from high-intensity exercise — even faster than well-trained adult endurance
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Factors promoting physical activity in childhood: Connection between the accuracy of children’s self-assessment of their motor competence and their physical health
Physical activity plays a major role in children’s and young people’s health. International studies, however — for instance, by the
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Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults, study finds
A new Journal of Neuroimaging study provides insights into the biochemical mechanisms by which Tai Chi — a mind-body exercise
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British pilots score high on burnout scale — but still perform well
A study among British airline pilots shows that 20 percent of them have scores on a burnout scale that are
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Gene affects how some women store fat — and ups their diabetes risk: Natural variation has potent effect on women who have it — but not on men
A natural variation of the gene KLF14 causes some women to store fat on their bellies and hips and puts
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How to fight side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer: Study shows group exercise and nutrition program prevents fat gain and strength loss
Men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer may benefit significantly from hitting the gym with fellow patients and choosing more
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Better fitness in pre-pregnant women linked with less risk of gestational diabetes
Expectant mothers who were more fit before pregnancy are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new
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