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| Combining resistance and endurance training best for heart health, triathlon study finds - A study of triathletes reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EDT |
| Less is more: Teens who sleep less eat more fatty foods and snacks, study shows - Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or more, according to new research. In secondary analyses stratified by sex, the results were significant among girls but not boys. Also, for each one-hour increase in sleep duration, the odds of consuming a high amount of calories from snacks decreased by an average of 21 percent. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT |
| Ultra-endurance running may not be good for the heart, study suggests - In 2009, a study was conducted in the UK to assess the effects of running in ultra-endurance races. Typically aimed at super-fit and experienced athletes, these races are held over distances exceeding 50 miles (80 kilometres). The conclusions suggest that some damage is likely to occur to the heart muscle of competitors, while 12 percent of the study group showed signs of significant cardiac damage. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EDT |
| Newly discovered protein gets to the roots of obesity and osteoporosis - Here's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions. Researchers have discovered a new protein, called "Sprouty," responsible for regulating body fat and bone mass. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EDT |
| Ultra-endurance athletes suffer no cardiac fatigue, even after six days of non-stop exercise, Swedish study finds - In a study aimed at understanding the effect of prolonged exercise on the heart, researchers in Sweden studied a group of competitors taking part in the Adventure Racing World Championship. The results show no evidence of cardiac fatigue despite the fact that this is a continuous endurance event lasting between five and seven days. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT |
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