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Health

Study in women shows significant link between regular exercise during middle-age and physical health in later life

Consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines throughout middle-age is associated with a higher health-related quality of life in women, according to a study published May 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine ...

Health

How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health

People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy—standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Why don't we stick to home physiotherapy exercises?

The lack of persistence in home physiotherapy exercises is a well-known problem hindering the effectiveness of treatment. It is especially evident in vestibular rehabilitation (exercises to treat dizziness and balance problems).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chronic diseases do not reduce the benefits of exercise, finds study

A recent study shows exercise is also beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risk factors. Exercise can improve physical fitness despite chronic diseases. However, exercise should be started ...

Medications

Mimicking exercise with a pill

Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers report on new compounds that appear capable of mimicking the physical ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

New strategy to facilitate muscle regeneration after injury

Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player retirements in the world of sports. Depending on the severity, recovery of muscle function is quite slow and may require surgery, ...