Research Summaries

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
Exercise
Exercise
04/25/2017
Researchers examined how various forms of physical activity affected cognitive function in adults over 50 years old.
04/25/2017
Exercise
Exercise
02/23/2017
The benefits of written prescriptions for daily step counts on physical activity levels in patients with diabetes and/or hypertension were examined in a new study.
02/23/2017
Exercise
Exercise
02/08/2017
A study sought to determine if stair climbing for 60 seconds 3 times a week was as effective as sprint interval training in improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
02/08/2017