All articles tagged with #vigorous exercise
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A 2023 study suggests that intense vigorous exercise may temporarily weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of respiratory infections, especially in highly fit individuals like firefighters and athletes, though further research is needed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
Excessive vigorous exercise may suppress the immune system, according to a study analyzing post-exercise fluid molecules from firefighters. While moderate physical activity is known to benefit the immune system, the immediate effects of intense exercise on immunity are still controversial. The study found a decrease in inflammatory molecules and changes in the oral microbiome of the firefighters after intense exercise. However, the implications of these changes on immune function are unclear. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the relationship between physical demands and respiratory infections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
A new study published in JAMA Oncology suggests that moving fast for at least 3 minutes a day, such as rushing up the stairs or hurrying to catch public transportation, can lower the risk of developing at least 13 types of cancer. The study analyzed activity-tracker data for over 22,000 individuals and found that those who engaged in brief bursts of intense movement were about 30% less likely to die from various cancers compared to those who engaged in gentle, leisurely activities. The findings indicate that even small amounts of vigorous movement in daily life can have significant health benefits in reducing cancer risk.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Institutes of Health (.gov)
A study supported by the National Institutes of Health found that vigorous exercise does not increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a rare, inherited disorder that causes the heart muscle to become thick and enlarged. The observational study, the largest and most extensive to explore the relationship between HCM and exercise, was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of NIH, and questions restrictions from exercise that are often recommended for anyone who has the disease.