Physical Activity

Human Telephone vs. Text Message Counseling: Increasing Physical Activity in Midlife and Older Hispanic Adults

By MedXY 09/10/2025

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that customizable SMS counseling is as effective as human telephone counseling in increasing 12-month walking activity among inactive Hispanic or Latino/a adults, offering scalable options for public health interventions.

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The Most Cost-Effective Exercise Discovered: Just 4 Minutes Daily Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 45%

By MedXY 09/09/2025

A new study reveals that short bursts of vigorous 'snack exercise' totaling as little as 3–4 minutes daily can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk, especially among women.

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10 Habits That Cancer Cells Fear: Building Your Body’s Natural Defense

By MedXY 09/08/2025

Explore ten evidence-based lifestyle habits that significantly reduce cancer risk and empower your body’s natural defenses against cancer development.

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How Much Exercise is Too Much? Unveiling the Goldilocks Zone of Physical Activity for Healthy Aging

By MedXY 09/06/2025

Recent research reveals a U-shaped relationship between exercise and biological aging, showing that moderate exercise slows aging best, while inactivity or excessive exercise may accelerate it.

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Unlocking Mental Health in Children with Chronic Illness: The Crucial Roles of Physical Activity and Social Play

By MedXY 09/06/2025

Children with chronic physical illnesses face higher risks of mental health issues, partly due to early-life constraints on social and physical activities. Encouraging active play and social engagement may reduce these risks.

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Reducing TV Time and Boosting Physical Activity: A Key Strategy to Prevent Depression in Middle-Aged Adults

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A large Dutch cohort study reveals that substituting TV-watching time with physical activities or sleep significantly lowers major depression risk, especially in middle-aged adults, highlighting the mental health benefits of an active lifestyle.

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Cardiologists and Lifestyle Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Recommendation and Practice

By MedXY 08/31/2025

A recent survey reveals that most US cardiologists inconsistently adhere to lifestyle recommendations, especially dietary and physical activity guidelines, despite endorsing them for cardiovascular health.

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Decoding 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk in Ethiopia: The Impact of Individual and Community Factors

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A population-based study in Ethiopia reveals 7.3% of adults aged 40-69 face a 10-year cardiovascular disease risk ≥10%, influenced by urban residence, education, physical activity, employment status, and climate factors.

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Impact of BMI and Physical Activity on Subsequent Neoplasm Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Insights from the CCSS Cohort

By MedXY 08/23/2025

Obesity increases, while higher physical activity decreases, risk of subsequent neoplasms among childhood cancer survivors, highlighting lifestyle intervention potential for cancer prevention.

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Influence of Sleep, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior on Cataract Risk: Insights from the UK Biobank Study

By MedXY 08/21/2025

A large UK Biobank study demonstrates that poor sleep, low physical activity, and high sedentary behavior independently and jointly increase cataract risk, with lifestyle modifications reducing incidence.

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Three Miles: Should You Walk or Run? What the Science Says About Health Benefits, Risks, and Practical Choices

By MedXY 08/10/2025

Walking and running the same distance deliver similar long-term health gains. Choice should depend on energy expenditure, body type, injury risk, and sustainability—because consistency matters more than speed.

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Weekend Warrior Exercise Patterns: Comparable Cardiometabolic Protection to Regular Activity in Diabetes and MASLD

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Accumulating 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity weekly, either as a 'weekend warrior' or in regular sessions, significantly reduces mortality and cardiometabolic risk in adults with diabetes and MASLD.

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Physical Activity Trajectories Before and After Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the CARDIA Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Longitudinal data from CARDIA reveal declining physical activity before and after CVD events, with pronounced disparities among Black women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions across the life course.