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“The benefits of gardening were consistent, even after considering other factors that influence sleep, such as age, sex, education level, and body mass index. These findings from this observational study suggest that gardening improves sleep better than other forms of exercise or not exercising.”

“Exercise boosts mitochondrial function, but some evidence suggests there is an upper limit to exercise's benefits. A new study demonstrates that the benefits of exercise on mitochondrial function peak, after which the benefits plateau or even drop.”

“Following exercise training, mitochondrial metabolism of fats and non-fat sources increased, although this relationship was not statistically significant. Also noted was a six percent increase in hydrogen peroxide, which is a byproduct of fat metabolism that damages cells.”

“Moderate-intensity exercises include brisk walking, light cycling, or playing doubles tennis. Vigorous-intensity exercises include jogging, hiking, rigorous cycling, or playing basketball, soccer, or singles tennis.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest the variable effects of exercise in people with prediabetes may be due to alterations in gut microbial fermentation. Microbial fermentation is the process by which gut bacteria break down and utilize carbohydrates in the gut.”

“Metformin inhibits mitochondrial adaptations and improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness after aerobic exercise training in older adults. Metformin also diminished whole-body insulin sensitivity after aerobic exercise. Metformin did not diminish the improvements in HbA1c, fasting insulin, 24‐hr mean glucose, and fat mass or the increase in skeletal muscle telomere length after exercise.”

“Exercise promotes the uptake of glucose into muscle cells and increases insulin sensitivity. Other physical adaptations occur during exercise, as well, including increased muscle mass, decreased fat mass, and improved mitochondrial function.”

“These findings suggest that small, achievable increases in daily exercise can help manage blood pressure effectively. Brief periods of exercise throughout one’s day—often called "exercise snacks"—also help maintain healthy blood glucose levels.”

“Long periods of sitting are linked to poorer metabolic and cardiovascular health, yet many people struggle to fit structured exercise into busy days. A new pilot study tested whether exercise snacks, brief structured activity bouts, could improve fitness and cardiometabolic markers in sedentary women.”

“From the article: > Each subject received a small puncture wound on the back of the upper arm. Adults in the exercise group started working out about a month before the wound procedure; this gave their bodies enough time to adapt to a regular exercise program.”