Research Summaries

Exercise
Exercise
06/28/2018
In a study of nearly 18,000 generally healthy men and women, researchers sought to investigate the impact of high fitness levels during midlife on the risk for depression, CVD mortality, and CVD mortality...
06/28/2018
Exercise
Exercise
05/21/2018
Central arterial stiffness is known to increase with sedentary aging, while near-daily, vigorous endurance exercise can help prevent arterial stiffening with age. In a new study, researchers aimed to...
05/21/2018
Exercise
Exercise
02/20/2018
The authors of a recent study aimed to clarify the impact of various levels of physical activity on all-cause mortality risk among older men with high levels of inactivity and sedentary behavior.
02/20/2018
Exercise
Exercise
02/01/2018
It is well known that regular physical activity helps decrease risk for cardiovascular disease. However, few American adults meet these guidelines. In a new study, researchers investigated patients’...
02/01/2018
Exercise
Exercise
11/22/2017
While physical activity is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, current guidelines focus on middle-aged adults. In a recent study, researchers compared the benefits of physical activity among...
11/22/2017
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