Gerontology & Geriatrics
Why age is no barrier to keeping fit and healthy
It's often said that a major sign you're getting older is when you struggle to recover from exercise as quickly as you did back in your younger days.
Apr 23, 2021
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Medical research
Web-delivered exercise and tailored texts improve knee arthritis therapy
A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve knee pain, physical function and quality of life, new research reveals.
Apr 13, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Physical therapy after c-section improves outcomes
Women who received physical therapy after undergoing a cesarean section had significantly improved outcomes compared to those who did not according to a new study from University of Missouri Health Care.
Feb 17, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Gentle stroll on treadmill helps prevent liver cancer
Regular gentle exercise could play a role in reversing liver damage that can lead to cancer, suggests a new study.
Feb 16, 2021
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Neuroscience
Choir singing can improve cognitive functioning among the elderly
Alongside the effects of lifestyle, including physical exercise and diet, on aging, research has increasingly turned its attention to the potential cognitive benefits of musical hobbies. However, such research has mainly ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Surgery
Exercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery
Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that exercise may help address this ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial
Exercise intensity appears to make no difference to risk of mortality among older adults, suggests a randomised controlled trial from Norway published by The BMJ today.
Oct 7, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Playfulness can be trained—here's why you should do it
Simple exercises can help to make people more playful and consequently feel more satisfied with their lives. This has been revealed in a new study by psychologists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in the ...
Aug 27, 2020
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Cardiology
Morning exercise is the key to a good night's sleep after heart bypass surgery
Trouble sleeping after heart bypass surgery? Morning walks are the solution, according to research presented today on ACNAP Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Jul 3, 2020
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Health
Mexican immigrant obesity rates climb with deportation fears
Mexican immigrants, especially those who are undocumented and fear deportation, have limited access to healthy foods and are at increased risk for obesity because of stress, anxiety and depression, according to a Rutgers ...
Jun 9, 2020
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