Pulmonary rehabilitation has many benefits, but past research has provided conflicting results about whether patients with COPD can improve their peak oxygen uptake with aerobic training. Researchers sought...
It is unclear whether improving respiratory muscle function can increase exercise capacity among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. In turn, researchers evaluated the effects of inspiratory...
In a new study, researchers assessed the effects of a 3-month, RA-tailored exercise program among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Read more about the programs and results here.
While it is generally understood that moving more is associated with health benefits, the association between the number and intensity of steps and mortality risk is unclear.
It is well known that exercise can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and improve overall health. But what types of exercise are appropriate for which patient populations? Barry A. Franklin, PhD,...
Authors of a new study evaluated whether 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 times a week for 6 months—which was gamified to promote adherence—can attenuate off-state motor symptoms in patients with...
In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers sought to examine how the dose of running affects risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.
As hot yoga becomes more popular, authors of a study presented at the AHA’s Hypertension Sessions 2019 analyzed whether the practice is a safe and effective way to help manage hypertension.
