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Chances are when you think of fun, you think of watching a movie, playing games, or even shopping. But exercise? Probably not at the top of your list. However, new research from the Cornell Food & Brand Lab says it's time to change this type of thinking. Two new studies from the university research facility say that people who considered exercise "fun" ate fewer calories than those who thought of exercise as a chore--something that may have to do with…
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Having trouble falling asleep? Turns out skimping on your daily sleep routine could cost you when it comes to your waistline. According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, people with post traumatic stress disorder who didn't get enough sleep were more likely to exercise less. And when you don't get in enough exercise, you'll have a hard time staying in shape. "We found that sleep quality was more strongly associated with physical activity one…
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Want to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease? Turns out just exercising for one hour a week could reduce your risk by up to 50 percent. The new research, published in the health journal Lancet Neurology, reveals which lifestyle factors can either decrease or increase a person's dementia risk--and exercise is at the top of this list. "We were surprised that [we] were able to see a clear difference already after two years," says Dr. Miia Kivipelto, a researcher from…
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Want to live longer? Well if you're a woman, researchers now say there's a simple way to lengthen your longevity--and it won't cost you a penny. Professor Debra Anderson, who recently led a study on the effects of certain lifestyle habits on women, says that simply increasing a certain type of exercise helps women live longer. Now she recommends that all older women make exercise a habit. "Studies clearly show moderate to vigorous intensity activity can have mental and physical…
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So what's worse: Eating more or exercising less? A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine reports that not getting enough exercise may be the reason behind America's obesity epidemic--not calories. Dr. Uri Ladabaum, who led the study, now says that people should focus more on exercise to keep their weight under control. "We wouldn't say that calories don't count, but the main takeaway is that we have to look very carefully at physical activity," says Ladabaum, who…
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When it comes to staying fit, most scientists admit that Americans just aren't staying active. Worse yet, most adults don't get enough exercise, increasing their risk of heart disease. Now, a new study shows something worse--that just staying sedentary for a couple of hours may increase the risk of heart disease. The research was conducted by cardiologist at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. "Previous studies have reported that sedentary behavior was associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular outcomes; however,…
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