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Add Strength Training to Your Cardio Routine Can Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risks

Routine exercises can not only sculpt your body but also promote physical well-being. However, both gym beginners and fitness enthusiasts may wonder which type of exercise is more beneficial to health, especially cardiovascular health which is one o...

Feb 6, 2024
Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Traditional Chinese Exercises

Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Traditional Chinese Exercises Chronic diseases account for about 71% of all deaths globally in each year, whereas cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main chronic diseases in middle-aged and elderl...

Dec 20, 2021
Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes Associated with Physical Inactivity

Different guidelines call for all adults to engage in at least 150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. It is well-known that regular physical activity reduces the risk of systemic inflammation, which is a major contributor to lun...

Jul 21, 2021
The Impact of Time-restricted Eating on Athletes

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a particular form of intermittent fasting, during which the normal period of fasting is 12–23 h per day, whereas TRE can be performed with or without caloric restriction as long as the individual adheres ...

Dec 30, 2020
The Psychological Impact of Rapid Weight Loss among Judo Players

Rapid weight loss (RWL) is commonly practiced among judo athletes for gaining the advantage over their lighter opponents. Previous studies reported that RWL adversely impact the athlete's performance and overall well-being. However, a recent met...

Dec 2, 2020
Hong Kong Adolescents Are Alarmingly Inactive

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines have been well-established. However, based on an analytic sample consisted of 692 local adolescents aged 11-18 years (53% girls), only 1.0% of adolescents met all of the recommendations in the Guidelines, whereas only...

May 6, 2020