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, ...

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