Overweight & Obesity

Both high and low intensity exercise benefit weight, waist

(HealthDay)—For people who are obese and sedentary, any exercise can help trim abdominal fat, but it may take a bit more effort to get other health benefits, a new study suggests. The findings were published in the March ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Review: Physical activity in pregnancy cuts cesarean risk

(HealthDay)—Physical activity in pregnancy is associated with a reduction in the risk of cesarean delivery, according to a review published in the October issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Health

New study to help disabled people get more active

Following the success of para-athletes taking part in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, researchers in our Department for Health are embarking on a new study to understand more about the benefits of moderate-intensity ...

Neuroscience

Group exercise crucial for people with MS

(Medical Xpress)—Group exercise should become a standard health practice in South Australia's public health system to provide much-needed support for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), Flinders University Professor of ...

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