Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

A follow-up study found unfavorable changes in glucose metabolism, HDL cholesterol levels, and body mass index in adolescents whose physical activity decreased between the ages of 15 and 19. Reduced blood pressure were observed among adolescents with increased physical activity. The health benefits of physical activity don’t concern just the older population. A study from … Read more

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine assessed the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and some site-specific cancers in healthy young men. Study: Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in youth and the incidence of site-specific cancer in men: a cohort study with register linkage. Image Credit: mansong suttakarn/Shutterstock.com Studies have shown that … Read more