Gerontology & Geriatrics
Doctors can help the elderly stay active during the pandemic
It is essential that health systems consider how best to support older people to remain physically active during this crisis.
Aug 6, 2020
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Health
Working workouts into your life
(HealthDay)—Weekly fitness guidelines can seem like a laundry list of to-do's that you just can't get done—30 minutes of cardio at least five days, resistance training two or three days, and at least two flexibility sessions ...
Sep 4, 2018
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Cardiology
Home-based walking program eases clogged leg arteries
A home-based exercise program helped people with clogged leg arteries walk farther and faster, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The program was beneficial even 12 months after participants ...
May 21, 2014
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New tools and resources available for persons living with dementia
Many things change when a person is diagnosed with dementia, but one thing that doesn't have to is the ability to exercise.
Sep 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers
Treating people for long COVID—that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection—can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.
Dec 8, 2022
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Cardiology
Rehab associated with reduced risk of death in women with CAD
Women with coronary artery disease who completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program were two-thirds less likely to die compared to those who were not referred to the program. In addition, the mortality benefit derived ...
Mar 7, 2013
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Health
Ease up on workouts to aid flu recovery, expert says
(HealthDay)—Exercising when you have a cold or the flu can cause more harm than good in some cases, an expert warns.
Jan 9, 2014
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Surgery
Better postoperative recovery for physically active people
People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. However, starting to exercise only after the diagnosis is a fact had no effect on recovery, a University of Gothenburg ...
Mar 25, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise improves drug-associated joint pain in breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane experienced a reduction in joint pain if they exercised while on treatment, according to results presented here at the ...
Dec 12, 2013
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Health
Personal trainers' top tips
Ever wonder what top trainers tell their best clients? Personal trainers excel in mapping out individualized exercise programs. And they also offer insights that can help fitness buffs stay motivated.
Aug 8, 2019
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