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Exercise improves survival in heart patients
Properly supervised exercise programmes improve survival in people with chronic heart failure, finds new research. At present, exercise is not widely used because good evidence is lacking. Researchers analysed nine trials involving 801 patients with heart failure. Of these, 395 received exercise training for at least eight weeks and 406 received... view more... (2004-01-16)
Exercise Therapy Improves Fibromyalgia
Prescribed graded aerobic exercise is a simple, cheap, and effective treatment for people with fibromyalgia (medically unexplained chronic muscular pain and joint tenderness), finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers identified 132 patients with fibromyalgia who were attending a hospital rheumatology clinic between January 1997 and June 1998.... view more... (2002-07-24)
How to get off that couch and into the gym
Frank Eves and colleagues asked more than 1000 people about their current exercise routines and intentions to exercise in the future. Participants were asked about their general intentions and more detailed questions about what they planned to do. As we all know, general intentions do not always translate into action. Rather, the study revealed... view more... (1999-08-20)
Abnormal heart function associated with reduced capacity for exercise
Patients with abnormal diastolic function (when the heart is relaxed and expanded) in the left ventricle of the heart have a substantially lower maximum capacity for exercise, according to a study in the January 21 issue of JAMA. view more (2009-01-21)
Potential candidate chemical for antidepressant effects of exercise found
The antidepressant effects of exercise may be down to a chemical called phenylethylamine, reports a pilot study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Although research suggests that exercise is an effective antidepressant, exactly how it works has not been clear. The study focused on 20 healthy young men, average age 22. The young men did... view more... (2001-09-26)
Research excellence for UK physics
The Institute of Physics is delighted that the international strength of physics in the UK is recognised in the results of the assessment of UK universities` research published today (14 December) by the Higher Education Funding Council. Dr Alun Jones, chief executive of the Institute said, "It is gratifying that the success of physics throughout... view more... (2001-12-13)
Deciphering the limits to human maximal exercise performance
It has remained unknown during centuries what is the main factor limiting maximal exercise capacity in humans. During the past century evidence has accumulated suggesting that maximal exercise capacity in humans is limited by the maximal amount of O2 that can be delivered to the active muscles. A rather important step in this direction was the... view more... (2004-06-10)
Home life prevents exercise in workers
People are more likely to keep to their plans to exercise on non-work days than on work days. However, it is worry over one's personal life rather than work-related worries that prevents people keeping to their plans. This is the finding of a study reported today, Thursday 5 September 2002, at the British Psychological Society Division of Health... view more... (2002-09-02)
Safe exercise for migraine sufferers
Many patients who suffer from migraines avoid taking aerobic exercise because they are afraid that the physical activity may bring on a serious migraine attack. view more (2009-04-16)
Exercise can prevent falls in older people
A weekly exercise programme focusing on balance can prevent falls among older people living at home, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-07-17)
Exercise programs may improve symptoms in non-small cell lung cancer patients
Exercise is known to have a positive effect on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and a study in the May issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology has shown that exercise also plays an important role in both primary and secondary prevention of cancer. view more (2009-05-05)
People with type 2 diabetes improved muscular strength
Physical therapist-directed exercise counseling combined with fitness center-based exercise training can improve muscular strength and exercise capacity in people with type 2 diabetes, with outcomes similar to those of supervised exercise, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the September issue of Physical Therapy, the scientific... view more... (2009-09-23)
'Runner's high' may also strengthen hearts
Endorphins and other morphine-like substances known as opioids, which are released during exercise, don't just make you feel good -- they may also protect you from heart attacks, according to University of Iowa researchers. view more (2007-11-09)
Home exercise can prevent falls in elderly people
Exercise programmes delivered by trained nurses can reduce falls in elderly people and are cost effective in those aged 80 years and older, report two studies in this week's BMJ. In the first study, 121 men and women aged 75 years and older received an individually tailored home based exercise programme by a trained nurse (exercise group). A... view more... (2001-03-21)
Impact of exercise on body fat is different for boys and girls
The impact of exercise on body fat differs for boys and girls, suggests research published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2007-03-29)
Exercise is good medicine for lymphoma patients
A healthy dose of exercise is good medicine, even for lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy, University of Alberta researchers have found. view more (2009-10-28)
How much should athletes drink during exercise?
Exercisers must be warned that the overconsumption of fluid (either water or sports drinks) before, during, or after exercise is unnecessary and can have a potentially fatal outcome, says a sports medicine expert in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-07-16)
A short walk helps smokers quit
Smokers should do short bouts of exercise to help them resist the temptation to light up, say experts at the University of Exeter. view more (2007-03-14)
Task force recommends greater use of exercise testing in chronic disease
Exercise testing can be a powerful tool for diagnosing chronic heart and lung conditions and measuring responses to treatment, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. view more (2007-02-28)
Exercise therapy best for knee pain
For patients with severe knee pain, supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-10-21)
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