Physical activity
The best sports for longevity
It is well established that regular physical activity during leisure time is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of premature death and an increase in life expectancy. All sports are beneficial, but some studies suggest that certain sports, particularly racquet sports like tennis, may offer additional advantages.
The cardiovascular benefits of electrically-assisted bicycles
Electric bikes represent a form of physical activity accessible to a wide range of people and offer significant health benefits
Even in very small amounts, exercise has positive effects on health.
A study shows that in inactive people, as little as 5-10 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per day significantly reduces the risk of premature death.
Preventing Alzheimer’s disease by walking?
A study reports that older adults who regularly engage in moderate physical activity (5,000-7,500 steps per day) show a decrease in certain markers of neurodegeneration and improved cognitive health.
The importance of being active after a heart attack
A study reports that after hospitalization for an acute coronary syndrome, low levels of physical activity combined with long periods of sedentary behavior significantly increase the risk of mortality in the following year.
Mental health: “weekend warriors” reap similar benefits to those who exercise regularly during the week
Exercising for one or two days a week provides the same mental health benefits as exercising every day of the week, according to a recent study.
The anxiolytic effect of exercise: a new role for lactate
Lactate, a metabolite produced abundantly during sustained exercise, is thought to confer resistance against stress, according to a study carried out in mice.
Increased longevity in elite athletes
According to a study, elite athletes who ran a mile in less than 4 minutes had increased longevity compared to the general population, a result that contradicts the hypothesis that extreme exercise is harmful to health and reduces longevity.
High-intensity resistance training to preserve muscle strength as we age
High-intensity resistance training practised near retirement age preserves muscle strength for several years, according to a recent study.
Slowing down aging, a new concept for the prevention of all chronic diseases
Age is an important risk factor for all chronic diseases, implying that finding ways to slow down aging could simultaneously delay the onset of all these diseases and significantly improve healthy life expectancy.