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.
Encouraging findings presented at the American Headache Society’s 61st Annual Scientific Meeting suggest that yoga could play a key role in a treatment regimen for migraine.
It is a common belief in the United States that the general population should aim for 10,000 steps per day. However, a new study suggests a lower step count may still confer a mortality benefit in older...
Physical activity is a top priority for improving exacerbation rates of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study aimed to better understand the influence of a web-based intervention...
The authors of a new study presented at DDW 2019 evaluated risk factors of liver-disease–related mortality using physical activity data of more than 100,000 individuals over 26 years.
Researchers determined whether a high-intensity or moderate-intensity exercise program would be more beneficial for patients with metabolic syndrome in cardiac rehabilitation. The findings will be presented...
