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Category: Exercise

Posted on 29 September 20184 January 2020

Aerobic exercise appears to improve health-related quality of life and may slightly reduce pain intensity in individuals with fibromyalgia

In June 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of aerobic exercise in adults with fibromyalgia. A total of 13 studies involving … Read more

Posted on 29 September 20184 January 2020

A 10-minute bout of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve the state of mind in young adults

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more

Posted on 16 September 201821 November 2019

Both high load resistance and low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercises improve muscle strength in older adults at risk of limited mobility

In December 2017 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a high load resistance exercise and a low load blood flow restricted … Read more

Posted on 16 September 20184 January 2020

Blood flow restriction training improved function and reduced restless leg syndrome symptoms in an individual with Parkinson’s disease

In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study which assessed the effect of blood flow restriction training in a 65-year-old male recreational boxer diagnosed with … Read more

Posted on 16 September 20184 January 2020

A multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, for individuals with heart failure leads to significantly lower rehospitalization rates

In June 2018, researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of a multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, in 212 individuals hospitalized … Read more

Posted on 16 September 201821 November 2019

Dog owners feel more positive about their neighbourhood, do more exercise, and appear to fall asleep more easily than non-dog owners

In August 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between pets and sleep, health, exercise and feelings about the local neighbourhood. 6,575 … Read more

Posted on 16 September 201821 February 2020

A soft knee brace reduces pain and improves knee instability enabling individuals with knee osteoarthritis to increase activity levels

In December 2017 researchers from The Netherlands and the UK assessed the effect of a soft knee brace on pain, level of activity, knee instability, and self-reported knee confidence in … Read more

Posted on 16 September 201821 February 2020

A soft knee brace significantly improves knee instability in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

In June 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of a soft knee brace on knee instability in 38 individuals with knee … Read more

Posted on 12 September 201821 November 2019

Physical activity following treatment for breast cancer may improve health-related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, anxiety and cardiorespiratory fitness

In January 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity in women with breast cancer who have undergone treatment.  … Read more

Posted on 12 September 201821 November 2019

Individuals who exercise more following the diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer have a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer

In December 2017 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of physical activity on risk of dying from prostate cancer in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. 7,328 men who had … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more

Posted on 11 September 20184 January 2020

Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis

In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Walking and aerobic exercise appears to improve sleep deficiency in women with breast cancer

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether exercise improved sleep in women with breast cancer.  Fifteen studies … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Yoga may improve shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer

In August 2018 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer. 42 … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Limitations identified in current commercial activity monitors in step counting accuracy and usability features for older adults

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the accuracy, acceptability and usability of seven commercial activity monitors in 43 older adults (average … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Activity trackers worn by older individuals accurately measure step count and activity duration but a slower walking pace and impaired walking reduces the accuracy

In June 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the validity and reliability of commercial activity trackers in older, community-dwelling … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

Energy expenditure estimates from activity trackers appear to be accurate across walking speeds but not across running speeds

In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the accuracy of energy expenditure estimations made by the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP … Read more

Posted on 18 August 20184 January 2020

Moderate-intensity continuous training results in the same amount of body fat loss as high-intensity interval training or sprint interval training but less time commitment and/or effort required

In August 2017 researchers from Australia and Brazil reviewed the scientific literature to compare the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training, sprint interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in controlling body … Read more

Posted on 15 August 20184 January 2020

Fitbit devices appear to be accurate for step counting for only about half the time

In August 2018 researchers from Canada published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the accuracy of Fitbit devices. A total of 67 studies were included … Read more

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