Fitness

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Time spent sitting at a screen matters less if you are fit and strong

The impact of screen time on cardiovascular disease, cancer incidence and mortality may be greatest in people who have lower levels of grip-strength, fitness and physical activity, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on May 28, 2018

Bid to beat obesity focuses on fat that keeps us warm

A new technique to study fat stores in the body could aid efforts to find treatments to tackle obesity, research suggests. The approach focuses on energy-burning tissues found deep inside the body — called brown fat — that help to keep us warm when temperatures drop. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 27, 2018

Short bursts of intense exercise are a HIIT, even with less active people

A recent study comparing inactive people’s feelings and enjoyment of HIIT to traditional long-duration aerobic exercise has found that inactive people who tried the high intensity exercise for the first time found it just as enjoyable as traditional exercise. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on May 26, 2018