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Following more than 147,000 adults for up to three decades, researchers found that moderate resistance training was associated with lower risks of death, while combining it with aerobic exercise produced the strongest overall survival benefits. Study: Long-term resistance training with all-cause and all-cause mortality: evaluation of dose-response and joint associations with aerobic physical activity. Image credit: Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock.com A recent study in British Journal of Sports Medicine examined whether resistance training, alone and in combination with aerobic activity, affects all-cause and cause-specific mortality. Effects of aerobic and resistance training Aerobic activity, such as walking, running or cycling, is well established…
Weight gain is not always under your control, especially after 40, as underlying metabolic and hormonal changes that are largely outside of your direct control can make a weight loss diet less effective. For the average woman over 40, the transition to perimenopause and menopause can be significantgradually eroding muscle mass, slowing the rate at which the body burns calories, and making fat accumulation much easier than it once was. Weight gain during menopause is one of the most common and poorly understood changes in women’s metabolic health. Declining estrogen levels can change the way the body uses and stores…
Postpartum and perinatal depression are well-known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but less focus has been given to the more common anxiety disorder. About 15% of people experience an anxiety-related disorder during pregnancy and during the postpartum period or weeks after giving birth, along with an increased risk for symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis wanted to understand how sleep disruption affects all of this. In a study recently published in Sleepthe researchers, including senior author and psychiatrist Mary Kimmel, MD, PhD, at WashU Medicine, and psychologist Rebecca Cox, PhD, at Arts &…
When most men think low testosterone (hypogonadism)they think about symptoms like low libido, fatigue or difficulty building muscle.But what many don’t realize is that low testosterone can quietly change your body composition long before obvious symptoms appear.Research shows that men with low testosterone tend to lose lean muscle mass, gain body fat, especially dangerous visceral fat around organs and decreases strength, metabolic health, and even bone density. These changes can increase the risk of obesity, frailty, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Why testosterone matters for body composition Testosterone plays a critical role in helping men:Build and maintain muscle massSupport healthy metabolismReduce fat…
This week, the Supreme Court issued a decision that many are calling a defining moment for voting rights in America. In Louisiana v. Callaisthe Court weakened one of the Voting Rights Act’s most important protections, opening the door for states to redraw electoral maps in ways that can reduce Black voting power. For many, this comes as a surprise. But it isn’t. This moment has been decades in the making. And to understand what’s at stake now, we need to look back at the people who fought to build the protections we’re watching crumble. One of those people is Lani…
A new research from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania found that Americans’ knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STDs) is somewhat lacking. While the vast majority of adults know the most common STDs and the most common means of transmission, there is still a lot of confusion about lesser-known infections, vaccines, and whether sitting on a toilet seat is dangerous (it’s not).The survey was conducted in April 2026. It asked a representative sample of 1,639 US adults to answer questions about STDs. It found that many people in the US (47%) know someone who has…
A graduate of PregActive’s Prenatal Fitness Certification, Miranda shares her passion for safe, evidence-based exercise and nutrition to empower pregnant and postpartum women. Based in Australia’s Mornington Peninsula, transforming women’s health through science-backed education Miranda’s story I personally started helping pregnant women and new moms 10 years before I got pregnant, which is why I’m so passionate about helping health and fitness professionals do the same! Miranda reminds me of myself, passionate about what she does and a complete vision of what lies ahead and how she will help women on this journey of pregnancy and motherhood. What is your…
Hot girl walks, iced matcha in hand, quality nutrition and SPF. This version of “Hot Girl Summer” is less about fixes and more about simple habits: moving your body daily, eating clean (but realistically), getting sunlight, and protecting your sanity. But here’s the upgrade: what if those same habits weren’t just part of your routine, but instead, actively supporting your body at the cellular level? How you show up for your wellness now through your skin, energy, and metabolism is the same foundation that shapes how you age later. This is the summer that feels good, but with benefits that…
Not all vapor exposures are the same: researchers reveal that device manufacturing, flavor choices and vaping intensity leave distinct molecular imprints on oral cells, offering new clues to the biological effects of e-cigarette use. Study: Multidimensional exposure architecture modulates vaping-associated transcriptional dysregulation in oral epithelium. Image credit: Pupsiki/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology investigated how vaping affects gene activity in the oral epithelium, which varies with the amount of vaping, the type of device and the flavor used. How the modern evolution of steam is changing the effects of steam Vaping refers to the use…
SMSNA receives and publishes “guest editorials” periodically. The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher specializing in women’s health, wellness and healthy living. She is its Founder and Editor-in-Chief Body+Mind Magazine Changes in sexual health can be difficult to discuss, especially when they are associated with a medication you need for your physical or mental health. Decreased sexual desire, difficulty in arousal, erectile dysfunction or changes in orgasm are common and can affect overall well-being and quality of life. Health care providers regularly discuss these issues and can help identify possible causes and treatment options.…