New research led by Flinders University Ph.D. candidate Jasmine Petersen examining commercial physical activity apps has found that the social components of these apps hold great potential to increase physical activity engagement.
Aug 18, 2020
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A supervised exercise program and self-management advice, like those commonly given with physical therapy, did not improve activity limitation or quality of life compared with advice alone after removal of immobilization ...
Oct 6, 2015
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(HealthDay)—A recent Cochrane review concluded that there is a lack of high-quality evidence on the efficacy of scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE) in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), according to research ...
Jun 20, 2013
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Among patients with metastatic breast cancer, those who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and an improved quality of life compared to those who did not undergo the exercise program, ...
Dec 7, 2023
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A research conducted at the University of Granada has demonstrated the efficiency of a heart rehabilitation program aimed at patients suffering from heart disease. The authors of this study affirm that it is essential that ...
May 3, 2012
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Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that a five-week exercise program based on the Zumba fitness discipline improves the quality of life of inactive university workers, especially impacting the emotional ...
Dec 1, 2017
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It turns out the official guidelines are—like many other fields in health—largely based on the male body.
Jun 30, 2023
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Almost everyone knows one—that person who seems to fall or trip over a lot, and can have trouble with even the simplest of manual tasks.
Oct 19, 2015
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A pedometer-based walking program supported by Internet-based instruction and support can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study ...
May 19, 2014
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A unique trial at Queen's University could improve the survival rate of patients with colon cancer. This is the first study to test if exercise can improve the cure rate of colon cancer and improve quality of life and physical ...
Mar 6, 2014
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