Sports & Recreation Articles

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  Sustained aerobic exercise increases adult neurogenesis in brain

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • February 8, 2016
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  It may be possible to increase the neuron reserve of the hippocampus – and thus improve preconditions for learning – by promoting neurogenesis via sustained aerobic exercise such as running, say researchers.
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  Coffee may improve athletic endurance performance

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 18, 2015
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  The caffeine in a morning cup of coffee could help improve athletic endurance, according to a new review study
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  New study explains why you bulk up with resistance training, not endurance training

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • October 21, 2015
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  Resistance and endurance exercises activate the same gene, PGC-1 α, but the processes stimulated for the muscles to adapt depend on the exercise type. A new study offers insight into why the physical changes from resistance exercise are so different...  moreResistance and endurance exercises activate the same gene, PGC-1 α, but the processes stimulated for the muscles to adapt depend on the exercise type. A new study offers insight into why the physical changes from resistance exercise are so different than from endurance exercise.