Pelvic floor yoga not superior for women with urinary incontinence
Aug 26, 2024
Total urinary incontinence frequency decreased by 2.3 episodes per day with yoga and 1.9 episodes per day with physical conditioning.
Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Heavy resistance training offers lasting benefit for seniors
Jun 19, 2024
Baseline performance in isometric leg strength was maintained with HRT, but decreases were seen with moderate-intensity training and nonexercising controls.
Physical activity time, step counts yield similar results
May 21, 2024
Similar benefits were seen for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Elite running tied to longer life expectancy
May 14, 2024
The longevity benefit was seen for sub-four-minute mile runners.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
2,200 Is minimum number of daily steps needed to lower death, CVD risk
Mar 15, 2024
9,000 to 10,500 steps/day was associated with the lowest mortality risk, regardless of sedentary time.
Ready-to-eat food environment linked to risk for heart failure
Feb 28, 2024
The ready-to-eat food environment-associated risk for heart failure was stronger for those who are poorly educated and living in urban areas.
AAOS: Sports-related orthopedic injuries in seniors projected to grow 123 percent by 2040
Feb 20, 2024
Demand from an increasing number of active older adults will outpace the growth in the number of orthopedic surgeons.
Exercise intensity, duration can affect CKD risk in obesity, type 2 diabetes
Feb 07, 2024
An inverse link was seen for total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and MVPA accumulated in bouts of ≥10 minutes with progression to chronic kidney disease in overweight/obese adults with type...