Staying active will help you look and feel better. Here you’ll find the latest news on fitness trends, exercise and sports along with professional advice and tips from Activebeat’s own set of fitness experts.
A new study suggests that the early use of antibiotics may be linked to an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It has previously been widely reported that the rate of children suffering from IBD, a catch-all term that covers a range of serious intestinal conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has […]
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A new British study found that vigorous exercise may benefit smokers who are trying to quit. The study, which analyzed findings from 19 different clinical trials, found that smokers reported a decrease in the frequency and severity of nicotine cravings during and after medium- to high-level aerobic activity. The clinical trials divided participants into two […]
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An experimental pharmaceutical used to treat multiple sclerosis has shown a significant ability to reduce relapse rates, a new clinical trial has found. The drug, known as BG-12, has also been shown to cut the number of brain lesions in MS patients. In the clinical trial, BG-12 cut MS relapse rates by up to 30 […]
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Bisphenol-A, commonly known as BPA, has been linked with childhood obesity in numerous studies. New York-based researchers theorize that BPA disrupts the body’s metabolism, changing the way it breaks down food and spends energy. A new study followed 2,800 subjects between the ages of 6 and 19, comparing the BPA levels in their urine to […]
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Want to keep your kids healthy and reduce the risk of diabetes? A new clinical trial has concluded that 20 minutes of daily exercise can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes in children. The study involved 222 overweight and inactive children, and randomly assigned them to one of three groups over a 13-week period. Two […]
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