Exercise

How to Safely Return to Exercise After Prolonged Physical Inactivity

This encyclopedic article explains how prolonged inactivity affects cardiovascular, muscular, and connective tissue systems and why abrupt return to exercise increases injury and health risks. It synthesizes current evidence to outline safe, progressive strategies for restoring aerobic fitness, strength, mobility, and function across different populations.

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Latest Exercise News and Research

HIF1 protein identified as key driver of tendon pain

Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions for which only limited treatment options exist. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problems.

14 Jan 2026

Silent thief of sight: Rutgers Health experts highlight glaucoma risks, early detection

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and public awareness.

14 Jan 2026

Light daily movement linked to longer life in cardiometabolic disease

Researchers determine the impact of light physical activity on mortality in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

14 Jan 2026

Deep brain region could be crucial for preserving physical strength during aging

A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.

13 Jan 2026

Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis

Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis - a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of scar tissue in the liver that often leads to cancer.

13 Jan 2026

New open access guide helps parents and coaches spot youth concussions

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize concussions in young athletes and respond appropriately.

13 Jan 2026

Scientists discover the brain region behind high blood pressure

Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure.

13 Jan 2026

Most patients regain lost weight within two years of stopping obesity drugs

Weight management medications show limited long-term effects, with rapid weight regain post-treatment, emphasizing the need for sustainable obesity strategies.

13 Jan 2026

ApconiX celebrates 10 years of trading

To commemorate 10 years of trading the directors and other members of the team recorded a podcast.

From ApconiX 13 Jan 2026

Why some people can’t lose weight even when they follow the rules

New research reveals biological factors, not just effort, influence weight loss success, highlighting the need for personalized diet and exercise interventions.

13 Jan 2026

Vegetarian women show subtle changes in cellular health markers

Slovak university women on vegetarian diets exhibit small bioelectrical impedance variations, suggesting potential insights into body composition and health.

13 Jan 2026

Digital coaching boosts asthma control and quality of life

While online coaching improves asthma management short-term, it does not sustain physical activity changes, highlighting the need for integrated approaches.

12 Jan 2026

Perfectionism and competitive sports practice associated with risk of exercise addiction

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without control, it can become a problem: exercise addiction.

12 Jan 2026

Male endurance athletes aged over 50 may be at greater risk of serious heart problems

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.

12 Jan 2026

Leisure crafting through hobbies can boost creativity and meaning at work

As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you better at work.

9 Jan 2026

California ends Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs despite TrumpRx plan

Many low-income Californians prescribed wildly popular weight loss drugs lost their coverage for the medications at the start of the new year.

9 Jan 2026

Physical activity shows comparable benefits to therapy for treating depression

Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a similar effect, but the evidence was of low certainty.

7 Jan 2026

Chronic back pain linked to future sleep problems in older men

About half of older men suffer from sleep problems, back pain or both, according to Soomi Lee, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State.

6 Jan 2026

Neighborhood deprivation predicts poorer lower-limb strength

Neighborhood-level disadvantages are linked to reduced lower limb strength and mobility in older adults, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

6 Jan 2026

New exercise-sensing pathway offers hope for osteoporosis treatment

A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has uncovered a key biological mechanism that explains how exercise maintain strong bones, paving the way for novel treatments for osteoporosis and bone loss in people who are unable to engage.

6 Jan 2026