Research Summaries

Physical Activity
Physical Activity
11/13/2017
While animal models have shown an association between increases in hippocampal volume and aerobic exercise, few studies have examined this association in humans.
11/13/2017
Exercise
Exercise
11/06/2017
While previous studies have shown an association between physical activity and low risk of death using self-reported data, few studies have used data collected from a triaxial accelerometer to assess this...
11/06/2017
Exercise
Exercise
10/05/2017
A recent study tested whether this exercise program could safely and effectively improve bone health in postmenopausal women with low bone mass.
10/05/2017
Exercise
Exercise
09/11/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to determine the effects of various doses of exercise on risk of mobility disability and gait speed in adults aged 70 to 89 years.
09/11/2017
Physical Activity
Physical Activity
09/06/2017
In a recent study, researchers compared the benefits of hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation on executive function and mood.
09/06/2017
Exercise
Exercise
08/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers evaluated the impact of exercise programs vs usual care in older adults in senior living facilities. To see results of the study, including the exercises involved in each...
08/17/2017
Exercise
Exercise
08/11/2017
In a recent study, researchers used accelerometer data to examine relationships between sedentary behavior and income level.
08/11/2017
Exercise
Exercise
06/14/2017
A recent study sought to determine the effect of resistance exercise, independent of aerobic exercise, on the development of metabolic syndrome.
06/14/2017
Exercise
Exercise
05/31/2017
A recent study sought to assess the longitudinal association between physical activity and the risk of 7 categories of comorbidity in patients with COPD.
05/31/2017
Exercise
Exercise
05/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of switching from an active lifestyle to a near-sedentary lifestyle for 14 days in healthy adults.
05/17/2017