🚨EXERCISE & IMMUNE CELLS (NATURE/CELL, APRIL 17) Fresh science: B cells do more than fight infection they may boost endurance and muscle strength. A Tsinghua University mouse study found that low B-cell levels led to worse treadmill performance, revealing a new metabolic role for these immune cells. Major implications for fitness & health research. nature.com/articles/d41586-0… #ExerciseResearch #Immunology

I am honored to receive the Early Career Forum Award from the Endocrine Society. Grateful to my mentor, Dr. Zigman, for his support and guidance. Looking forward to ENDO 2026 in Chicago! #EndocrineSociety #ENDO2026 #EarlyCareer #Ghrelin #SNS #ExerciseResearch, @ZigmanLab

THE NEW FRONTIER OF PREVENTION — EXERCISE AS PRECISION MEDICINE FOR YOUR ARTERIES Exercise goes beyond just strengthening muscles; it has the potential to heal your arteries. A recent paper by Robinson, Banks, and Jenkins (2025) presents exercise as a form of vascular medicine. It highlights how regular physical activity can counteract the damage to blood vessels caused by factors like poor diet, inactivity, and inadequate sleep. The endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels, plays a vital role in maintaining blood flow and heart health. Dysfunction in the endothelium significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, exercise provides a solution by enhancing blood flow, increasing nitric oxide availability, reducing oxidative stress, and restoring arterial flexibility. This process effectively safeguards your vascular system at a cellular level. In essence, exercise not only boosts fitness but also maintains the youthfulness of your blood vessels. Each instance of physical activity acts as a form of medicine for your arteries, offering protection and support to your vascular health. Robinson AT, Banks NF, Jenkins NDM. Exercise as Vascular Medicine: Can Exercise Combat Negative Health Behaviors From Causing Endothelial Dysfunction?. Exerc Sport Mov. 2025;3(4):e00054. doi:10.1249/esm.0000000000000054 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4105… #ExerciseAsMedicine #VascularHealth #EndothelialFunction #CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealth #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExercisePhysiology #ExerciseScience #ExerciseTherapy #LifestyleMedicine #PreventiveCardiology #CardiometabolicHealth #ExerciseIsMedicine #PrecisionExercise #FunctionalMedicine #ACSM #CEPA #ExerciseOncology #ExerciseForHealth #CardiovascularResearch #VascularAging #ExerciseAndHeartHealth #HealthyArteries #BloodFlow #NitricOxide #PhysicalActivity #PublicHealth #MovementIsMedicine #ExerciseForPrevention #CardioProtection #ExerciseIntervention #VascularMedicine #MetabolicHealth #ExerciseResearch #HumanPerformance #HeartDiseasePrevention #ExerciseBenefits #ExercisePrescription #HealthPromotion #Cardiology #Kinesiology #FitnessScience #ClinicalExerciseProfessional #ExerciseLeadership #CEPACommunity #HeartStrong #HealthyLifestyle

🔴💥 ONE BREATH. ONE BEAT. ONE POWERFUL HEART. When Hatha Yoga Meets Aerobic Exercise — The Ultimate Duo for Cardiovascular Health in Middle-Aged Adults This unique 2025 review compared Hatha Yoga and aerobic exercise across 42 studies — and the results speak loud for preventive cardiology. 🫀 Aerobic exercise boosted VO₂ max by up to 25%, lowered LDL cholesterol, and enhanced blood vessel function — the foundation of stronger cardiovascular performance. 🧘‍♀️ Hatha Yoga, on the other hand, calmed the nervous system, improved heart-rate variability, and reduced blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg, offering powerful stress-regulating and autonomic benefits. Overall Movement medicine works best when mind and body unite. Pairing yoga with aerobic training delivers dual protection — improving both the mechanics and the rhythms of the heart. As clinical exercise physiologists, this reminds us that the future of heart health isn’t just about endurance — it’s about balance, breathing, and precision movement. One breath. One beat. One powerful heart. ❤️ Kumar, T. S. (2025). Comparative analysis of Hatha Yoga and aerobic exercise on cardiovascular health in middle-aged adults. Journal of Yoga, Sports, and Health Sciences, 9-16. aasrresearch.com/index.php/a… #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExerciseOncology #CardiacRehab #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #ExerciseIsMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #PreventiveCardiology #HathaYoga #AerobicExercise #CardiorespiratoryFitness #VO2Max #HeartRateVariability #AutonomicBalance #StressReduction #MindBodyMedicine #PrecisionExercise #MiddleAgedAdults #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #BloodPressureControl #HDL #LDL #Triglycerides #FlowMediatedDilation #VascularFunction #ParasympatheticNervousSystem #CardiacFitness #ExerciseTherapy #RehabilitationScience #MovementScience #HealthPromotion #ExerciseScience #ClinicalPhysiology #YogaForHeartHealth #CEPA #HumanPerformance #HealthyAging #ExerciseResearch #CardiometabolicHealth #PhysiologyOfExercise #Wellness #EvidenceBasedPractice #OncoExercise #HeartDiseasePrevention #MindBodyConnection #CardioMetabolicCare #ExerciseForLife #BalanceAndBreath

Can omega-3s support muscle recovery after exercise? A recent Cureus review looks at the role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) in reducing exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) — especially soreness and inflammation following eccentric workouts. 🔹 Some studies show benefits for soreness relief, especially with higher doses and consistent intake. 🔹 Effects on strength and performance recovery are still unclear. 🔹 Anti-inflammatory and membrane-stabilizing actions may underlie the benefits. 📖 Read the full review here: buff.ly/wpZZChd #Omega3 #MuscleRecovery #EIMD #NutritionalScience #ExerciseResearch

Dr. Jennifer Ligibel, a @DanaFarber breast oncologist, who specializes in #ExerciseResearch, discusses how strength training can help prevent #lymphedema. @DanaFarberZakim #breastcancer

The NCI-supported Exercise and Nutrition to Improve Cancer Treatment-Related Outcomes (ENICTO) Consortium recently published new results. Check them out! pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article… #NutritionResearch #ExerciseResearch #CancerSurvivors @JNCI_Now

Exciting news! Our review on exercise interventions for lung cancer patients is out. We found moderate evidence that exercise improves physical function. Learn more here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #LungCancer #ExerciseResearch

📨 Just in 📄 **Quick Stair Climbs Enhance Cognitive and Emotional Well-being** Recent findings published in the *Journal of Cognitive Enhancement* reveal that brief bouts of physical activity, specifically stair climbing, can significantly uplift cognitive function and mood. The research indicates that engaging in six one-minute intervals of stair climbing can lead to notable improvements in: - **Cognitive Flexibility:** Participants showed enhanced performance in cognitive switching tasks, suggesting a boost in mental agility and adaptability. - **Mood Improvement:** Individuals reported feeling more energetic and happier post-exercise compared to those who remained sedentary. - **Energy Levels:** There was a marked increase in reported energy levels immediately following the stair climbing activity. The study involved a diverse group of participants, highlighting that these benefits are not exclusive to any particular demographic. However, the researchers acknowledge several key points: - **Duration of Benefits:** While the effects were observed immediately after the activity, the study does not clarify how long these cognitive and mood enhancements persist. - **Generalizability:** The research was conducted with healthy young adults, leaving questions about the applicability of these findings to older populations or those with varying fitness levels. This research underscores the potential of incorporating simple, short bursts of exercise into daily routines to foster both mental and emotional health, aligning with broader recommendations for integrating physical activity into everyday life for overall well-being. #StairClimbing #CognitiveEnhancement #MoodBoost #BrainPower #PhysicalActivity #HealthBenefits #ExerciseResearch

📨 Just in 📄 **Quick Stair Climbs Enhance Cognitive and Emotional Well-being** Recent findings published in the *Journal of Cognitive Enhancement* reveal that brief bouts of physical activity, specifically stair climbing, can significantly uplift cognitive function and mood. The research indicates that engaging in six one-minute intervals of stair climbing can lead to notable improvements in: - **Cognitive Flexibility:** Participants showed enhanced performance in cognitive switching tasks, suggesting a boost in mental agility and adaptability. - **Mood Improvement:** Individuals reported feeling more energetic and happier post-exercise compared to those who remained sedentary. - **Energy Levels:** There was a marked increase in reported energy levels immediately following the stair climbing activity. The study involved a diverse group of participants, highlighting that these benefits are not exclusive to any particular demographic. However, the researchers acknowledge several key points: - **Duration of Benefits:** While the effects were observed immediately after the activity, the study does not clarify how long these cognitive and mood enhancements persist. - **Generalizability:** The research was conducted with healthy young adults, leaving questions about the applicability of these findings to older populations or those with varying fitness levels. This research underscores the potential of incorporating simple, short bursts of exercise into daily routines to foster both mental and emotional health, aligning with broader recommendations for integrating physical activity into everyday life for overall well-being. #StairClimbing #CognitiveEnhancement #MoodBoost #BrainPower #PhysicalActivity #HealthBenefits #ExerciseResearch

Check out #openaccess research from @JPAHjournal! “I Use Technologies Strategically With My Family Now”: Practices That Parents Value to Promote Physical Activity in Young Children ecs.page.link/jgMRd #exercisescience #physicalactivity #exerciseresearch

Check out an article from @PESjournal! Youths Are Less Susceptible to Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Than Adults: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis doi.org/10.1123/pes.2023-010… #exercisescience #exerciseresearch

Read an #openaccess study from @JMPBjournal! A Self-Paced Walk Test for Individual Calibration of Heart Rate to Energy Expenditure doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2023-00… #exerciseresearch #exercisescience

🐀News findings from recent study show how endurance exercise affects all tissues of the body, even those not normally associated with movement. Amar et al. @NIH @NIH_CommonFund (ORIP support through S10OD026880, S10OD030463) #MoTrPAC #ExerciseResearch ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

Read #openaccess research from @JAPAjournal! Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise Toolkit: Impact on the Knowledge, Perspectives, and Practices of Exercise Providers doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-04… #dementiaresearch #exercisescience #exerciseresearch

Read #openaccess research from @JMPBjournal! A Self-Paced Walk Test for Individual Calibration of Heart Rate to Energy Expenditure doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2023-00… #exercisescience #exerciseresearch

Check out open-access research from @JMPBjournal! A Self-Paced Walk Test for Individual Calibration of Heart Rate to Energy Expenditure doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2023-00… #exercisescience #exerciseresearch

Check out original research from @IJSPPjournal! Effects of High-Intensity Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up on High-Intensity Exercise Performance and Muscle Oxygenation doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0… #exercisescience #exerciseresearch #exercisephysiology

#dkNET presents a "The Multi-Omic Response to Exercise Training Across Rat Tissues: Data Dissemination Through the MoTrPAC Data Hub" #webinar with Dr. Malene Lindholm- Join us today at 11 am PT! More info: dknet.org/about/blog/2721 #exerciseresearch #physicalactivity #omics

Discover the latest research from @JMPBjournal! Influence of Accelerometer Calibration on the Estimation of Objectively Measured Physical Activity: The Tromsø Study doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2023-00… #accelerometer #ActiGraph #exercisescience #exerciseresearch