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Physiology Friday #226: Optimizing Post-exercise Recovery: Embrace Heat and Forget about Cold

Physiologically Speaking

If you’re someone who exercises, then you’re likely aware of how big the “recovery industry” has become. Everyone is convinced that they need to take the initiative when it comes to recovering from exercise — sitting around just won’t cut it! A hearty meal and a good night of sleep. Sign me up.

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Physiology Friday #222: High-intensity Exercise Reduces Senescent “Pro-aging” Cells

Physiologically Speaking

Inflammation is also intricately tied to exercise. During exercise, our body mounts an acute inflammatory response, releasing all sorts of cytokines, macrophages, and other molecules throughout the circulation. The thing with exercise is that it also exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in the proceeding hours to days.

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Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Vigorous exercise appeared to preserve cognitive function in older adults with hypertension, a post hoc analysis of SPRINT MIND trial data showed. At least one vigorous physical activity session per week reduced the risk of.

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Delaying diabetes with diet and exercise for four years results in better long-term health

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related health complications if they delay the onset of diabetes for just four years through diet and exercise, according to new findings.

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The Risks and Benefits of 'Too Much' Exercise

Physiologically Speaking

These numbers indicate rising participation — an increase in people involved in chronic endurance exercise training for the sake of competition and health. We know exercise, and especially a marathon, stresses the heart. ” Isn’t exercise good for us? ” Isn’t exercise good for us? 

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New drug makes exercise, everyday tasks easier for people with common heart condition

Science Daily - Heart Disease

People with the heart condition obstructive cardiomyopathy were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking the investigational drug aficamten, according to a new study.

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Study shows aerobic exercise performed in the evening benefits elderly hypertensives more than morning exercise

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers who conducted a study of elderly patients at the University of São Paulo's School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) in Brazil concluded that evening exercise is better for blood pressure regulation thanks to improved cardiovascular control by the autonomic nervous system via a mechanism known as baroreflex sensitivity.