October 21, 2020

AHA News: How Much Do You Know About Thrombosis? Probably Not Enough

TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Blood clots in the veins – particularly those that break off and travel to the lungs – can be fatal and have become increasingly so. Yet many adults know little about their risks or the growing evidence that healthy habits can help prevent clots.

"A key barrier in the United States is that awareness of this disease is not very good," Dr. Mary Cushman said of the condition known as venous thromboembolism.

October 21, 2020

Exercise Ups Life Span for Type 2 Diabetics

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2020 -- For someone with type 2 diabetes, exercise can cut the risk of dying early by as much as one-third, researchers report.

Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, reduces the risk of heart disease, and inhibits inflammation, said the Taiwanese research team.

September 21, 2020

What Athletes Should Know About COVID-19, Heart Damage and Working Out

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- With evidence mounting that COVID-19 can damage the heart, experts urge people to take precautions when doing vigorous exercise.

Up to 30% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus infection have signs of cardiac injury, according to Dr. Sunal Makadia, health director of sports cardiology at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore.

September 21, 2020

A Good Workout Could Boost Your Thinking for Up to 2 Hours

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 -- A few minutes of moderate- to high-intensity aerobic activity -- like running or biking -- can boost young adults' memory and concentration for up to two hours, a new research review shows.

That's the takeaway from 13 studies published between 2009 and 2019. All looked at the short-term impact of bicycling, walking and/or running on the mental health of 18- to 35-year-olds.

September 16, 2020

Even Exercise May Not Ease Pandemic-Linked Stress

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 -- Exercise is often recommended to combat stress and anxiety. But it might not be the solution to your pandemic-related worries, new research indicates.

For the study, researchers analyzed data gathered from more than 900 pairs of identical and same-sex fraternal twins in Washington state during the early stages of the pandemic.