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30 May 202030 May 2020

In individuals with hypertension, the greatest reduction in blood pressure levels was seen in those who practiced yoga, followed by Zumba dance and finally aerobics

In February 2020 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of yoga, Zumba dance, and aerobic exercises in controlling blood pressure levels in Indian … Read more

14 May 202014 May 2020

A life filled with worthwhile activities may promote well-being and healthy aging in the older individual

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more

11 April 202011 April 2020

Mung bean protein supplement appears to improve muscular strength in healthy, under-active vegetarian adults

In October 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in under-active vegetarians. A total … Read more

4 April 20204 April 2020

An increase in muscle strengthening exercises appears to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms

In January 2020 researchers from Australia and Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between muscle strengthening exercises (push ups, using weight machines) and depressive symptoms. … Read more

1 April 20201 April 2020

Although there is only limited research into body warming, there is some evidence that sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

In January 2020 researchers from Australia and the UK pubished the results of their review on whether heat therapy can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The … Read more

26 March 202026 March 2020

Vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with impaired muscle strength and reduced mobility in the elderly

In October 2019 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between impaired muscle function and serum vitamin D status in community-dwelling older adults. A … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities may be the most effective way of preserving muscle strength and muscle power in the elderly

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between levels of physical activity and physical performance in elderly individuals. The researchers … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Dietary supplementation taken by older individuals may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases although it would be unwise to assume that they are all effective and safe to use

In November 2018 researchers from France published their review on dietary supplement intake in the elderly. They stated that studies in older people using multivitamin supplements long-term had shown a … Read more

23 May 20195 January 2020

Vitamin D supplementation has been seen to improve lower limb muscle strength in athletes but not upper limb muscle strength or muscle power

In April 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on skeletal muscle strength and muscle power of … Read more

12 August 20184 January 2020

Vitamin D3 and calcium supplementation appears to moderately improve physical performance in frail individuals

In March 2018 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether 4000 IU/day of vitamin D3 supplementation was safe for frail older adults and whether this … Read more