People who did a lot of physical activity between 45 and 64 had much lower odds of developing dementia – even when they carried a genetic risk factor.
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Line dancing exercises your mind and memory as well as your body. But the benefits aren’t just for older people.
Men needed to do roughly nine hours of exercise to see a 30% reduction in their heart disease risk – while women only needed to do around four hours.
Getting more physical activity at work or during commutes might make physical activity goals more feasible for working people. Here are evidence-based ways employers can help.
Multiple studies show that grass, trees, shade and sidewalks on a campus reduce student anxiety.
People hitting 7,000 daily steps had a 47% lower risk of dying prematurely than those managing just 2,000 steps.
Autonomy, confidence and competence were stronger predictors of wellbeing than more traditional measures like deprivation or even total time spent being active.
The winter school holidays can be a tricky time. Parents juggling work and chilly conditions make it easy for kids to end up on the couch with multiple devices.
Fitness doesn’t have to be a chore; sometimes it starts with just showing up and saying yes to something different.
Think it’s too cold to exercise outdoors? Think again, but be aware of winter’s unique challenges and risks.
Compression gear is everywhere – worn by weekend warriors, elite athletes and influencers. But do these skin-tight tops and leggings actually help?
Moving your body can have a big impact on your brain – and it doesn’t have to be a workout at the gym.
Research shows an online course increases early childhood educators’ knowledge, confidence and intentions to incorporate physical activity during the child-care day.
Do you get a throbbing pain on both sides of your head after strenuous exercise? Here’s what might be happening.
Many falls are preventable. So exercise that targets balance and strength is crucial.
Unlike mat pilates, which only uses your body weight, the reformer adds resistance, so you can change the difficulty according to your level of fitness. But there are also cheaper options.
It’s probably less than you expect.
Do you really need to stretch before and after exercise? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all.
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor, research professor in exercise, nutrition and activity, Adelaide University
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Deakin Distinguished Professor, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Adelaide University
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Professor of Health Sciences, Adelaide University
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Professor and Director of the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, Western University
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Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University
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Associate Professor of Digital Health, Monash University
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Professor, Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin
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Ken Nosaka is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University