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Archives for November, 2024

It's Okay to Take an Exercise Break

Don't stress out about having to take a break from exercising.

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found a 10-week break in the middle of a 20-week strength training routine had little effect on the overall development of the participants.

, November 04, 2024


Vitamin D During Pregnancy Gives Children Stronger Bones

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is important for the health of the baby in many ways.

Researchers at the University of Southampton in England found children whose mothers were given vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy had healthier bones at age 7 compared to their peers whose mothers did not take vitamin D.

, November 11, 2024


Fitness Over Fatness is what Researchers Say Matters

Aerobic fitness appears to be more important than a normal BMI for longevity.

Researchers at the University of Virginia say being fit is more important than not being fat when it comes to mortality risk.

, November 18, 2024


Eating Too Late Raises Glucose Levels

Eating too much late in the day might not be a good idea.

Scientists at the Open University of Catalonia in Spain and Columbia University in New York found that those who eat more than 45 percent of their daily calories after 5 p.m. have higher glucose levels than those who eat less after that time of day.

, November 25, 2024


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