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Exercise that combines body and mind reshapes the brain in ADHD – Neuroscience News

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summary: For children with ADHD, simply running on a treadmill may not be enough. A multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT) found that integrated cognitive motor exercise (exercise that requires thinking and following rules) is significantly more effective than standard aerobic exercise. Both types of movement reduce core symptoms such as hyperactivity, but the “high-load” integration … Read more

Common cheap drug taken by millions ‘mimics strenuous exercise’ – study finds even in people doing nothing

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Metformin mimics the beneficial effects of exercise and could offer hope to thousands of patients, a surprising new study finds

Zoe Hardy, Health Reporter, Foreman Ciaran, Reporter Release date: 07:33 EDT, April 7, 2026 | Update date: 08:03 EDT, April 7, 2026 Prescription tablets, already available on the NHS, could help manage weight and protect the heart, even in inactive people, and mimic the benefits of exercise. Metformin, which is taken by nearly three million … Read more

Catherine Conlon: Sleep…is as important to your health as diet and exercise

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Catherine Conlon: Sleep...is as important to your health as diet and exercise

Since becoming president, Donald Trump has said he typically gets four to five hours of sleep each night. In a 2017 interview with Fox News, he said he typically goes to bed at midnight or 1 a.m. and wakes up at 5 a.m. to eat, read the newspaper, and watch TV. “Don’t sleep any more … Read more

Beyond diet and exercise: lifestyle habits that protect your heart

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This World Health Day, experts are encouraging people to look beyond diet and exercise and focus on the daily habits that silently shape heart health. From how you brush your teeth to how often you stop to breathe, these small, consistent choices can shape your long-term heart health. “From oral hygiene to sleep quality, … Read more

Common medications that may reflect the benefits of exercise

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Common medications that may reflect the benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common drug, already prescribed to millions of people around the world, could provide the benefits of an exercise session without actually doing the exercise. A new study from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has found that the drug metformin likely reflects the biological … Read more

Just 10 minutes of exercise can ignite powerful anti-cancer signals in your body – Iowa Park Leader

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Just 10 minutes of exercise can ignite powerful anti-cancer signals in your body - Iowa Park Leader

Rapid surge of protection signals In just 10 minutes, active Exercise can cause a cascade of protective Biological signals that may help the body fight cancer. These immediate changes are: blood flow Almost immediately, it hinted at strong possibilities; time efficient How to use your body’s own defenses. For those who are feeling pressured timethis … Read more

Should I exercise more intensely or for longer? What new data suggests

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Should I exercise more intensely or for longer? What new data suggests

For many years, public health advice has emphasized a simple message: Sit less, move more. On the surface, this is sound advice. However, two new studies using the same dataset and published just days later (Wei et al., 2026 and Cai et al., 2026) suggest that: how difficult is it It may be just as … Read more

Why people who don’t exercise aren’t lazy – simple solutions to make exercise easier

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Do you exercise regularly? Here’s how long it will take to see your actual results

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Do you exercise regularly? Here's how long it will take to see your actual results

For the average man, there is a kind of blind faith in going to the gym. After all, we all exercise regularly for the same reasons. Sure, some of us want to lose a few, and some of us may just want to get a hench. But we share a common goal: progress. We’re not … Read more

Just 5 minutes more exercise and 10 minutes more sleep may lower your risk of heart disease.

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A new study suggests that making small lifestyle changes can significantly protect your heart health. Image credit: Westend61/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on Medical News Today A new study investigated how small changes in lifestyle affect cardiovascular health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about eight years, tracking their sleep, nutrition, … Read more