Articles tagged with Physical Exercise
A new study found that a home-based rehabilitation programme for people with heart failure significantly improves their quality of life. The Rehabilitation Enablement in CHronic Heart Failure (REACH-HF) programme, which is deliverable within NHS cost guidelines, was shown to have significant clinical benefits.
A new study found that technology-based positive psychology exercises can significantly improve the quality of life and reduce depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients. Patients who completed the five-week pilot study reported improved coping skills and emotional well-being.
Researchers at Iowa State University investigate how childhood emotional connections with physical activity influence adult attitudes and behaviors. They suspect the prefrontal cortex plays a significant role in regulating emotions during exercise. The study, using children aged 7-9, aims to measure brain activity, exertion, and pleasu...
A CU Boulder-led study found that targeted training can improve spatial reasoning skills in young adults, increasing their performance in geoscience classes. After one semester, 70% of trained students showed significant improvement in spatial skills, with many reporting enhanced abilities in other science classes.
The study found that female participants preferred more cooling during exercise, while males did not experience similar changes in body temperature. After exercising, females' skin temperatures fell rapidly, but they continued to seek neck cooling due to elevated core temperatures.
A new study found that exercise effects on fatigue, fitness, and quality of life in cancer patients vary depending on their initial health characteristics. Patients with better baseline aerobic fitness experienced greater gains during treatment, while those with worse baseline values benefited more after treatment. The findings suggest...
A new study found that exercising at least three times a week for six months reduced stress in family caregivers and even lengthened their chromosomes, slowing down cellular aging. The researchers also observed improved cardiorespiratory fitness, weight loss, and lower levels of perceived stress among the participants.
A study analyzing 112 records from 30 physical therapy sites found that exercise content and amount varied widely among total knee replacement patients. Evidence-based PT interventions may be insufficient in clinical practice, leading to reduced post-acute PT services due to new reimbursement models.
A new study found that exercise minimizes changes in muscle mass, bone density, and belly fat when estrogen levels drop, but does not protect against metabolic changes. Researchers discovered that while exercise reduces the risk of osteoporosis, it does not affect resting metabolic rate or energy balance in women with menopause.
A comprehensive review by the European Psychiatric Association recommends exercise as a key treatment for mental health conditions, reducing symptoms of depression and schizophrenia. The guidelines suggest structured exercise, two to three times a week, can improve cognition, cardiorespiratory health, and overall well-being.
Researchers found that exercise stimulates autophagy, a cellular process responsible for removing damaged proteins and toxins from muscles. The study shows that regular physical activity can reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in muscles, leading to improved muscle function and reduced wasting.
Researchers discovered Sherpa muscles can resist fatigue up to twice as much as lowlanders' in a low-oxygen environment. The study found that Sherpa fatigued 33% less and recovered nearly twice as fast compared to lowlanders.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are associated with increases in weight, but exercise and diet may reduce the obesogenic effects of these environmental contaminants. Lifestyle changes can fight the obesogenic action of PFAS.
A systematic review of 25 studies found physical activity significantly reduces heart disease risk by 40%, with moderate-intensity exercise lowering systolic blood pressure by up to 15mmHg. Replacing sedentary behaviors with daily activities can also lower all-cause mortality.
Researchers at UCI and Japan's University of Tsukuba found that even light workouts can increase brain connectivity responsible for memory formation. A single 10-minute period of mild exertion yields considerable cognitive benefits.
Research found that short periods of light exercise boost functional connectivity in the hippocampus, a region critical for memory processing. Participants showed improved memory performance after exercise, with increased connectivity correlating to better results.
Researchers developed a microtissue model of the heart to study how environmental stress affects normal and abnormal heart tissue. The study found that mutant cells contracted abnormally and arrhythmically under stress, similar to HCM patients.
A recent study suggests that individuals who are physically active before suffering a stroke tend to have better outcomes, with milder symptoms. This protection is attributed to the maintenance of a complex network of blood vessels within the brain, which is promoted by exercise.
A York University study found that difficult people who practiced acts of kindness had the greatest reductions in depression and increases in life satisfaction. Researchers tracked over 640 participants who were mildly depressed and asked them to complete online compassion training exercises.
A new study found that home-based video-game exercises can significantly reduce chronic low back pain in older adults, with a 27% reduction in pain and a 23% increase in function. The program was well-compliant, with participants completing an average of 85% of recommended sessions.
Encouraging strength-based exercises like squats and lunges could play a key role in tackling child obesity by reducing body fat percentage. The findings also suggest an increase in muscle mass gained from strength training can help boost children's metabolism and energy levels.
Research suggests that even low levels of physical activity, such as walking at least four hours a week, may reduce the severity of a stroke. The study found that people who engaged in light to moderate physical activity were twice as likely to have a mild stroke than those who were physically inactive.
Researchers found that two-minute bursts of in-class exercise breaks increased daily physical activity for elementary children without affecting math performance. Teachers reported that the breaks were doable and didn't disrupt learning, with most students returning to class work quickly after breaks.
New research reveals genetic differences in skeletal muscle receptors contribute to varying responses to exercise, increasing risk of future high blood pressure.
A recent Finnish study found that adolescents with better aerobic fitness have more compliant arteries than their lower-fit peers, suggesting a link between anaerobic threshold and arterial stiffness. Regular physical activity starting in childhood may be the first line in preventing early arterial aging.
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute found sarcolipin increases muscle energy expenditure and fat oxidization by uncoupling calcium ion transporter SERCA activity. This leads to increased mitochondrial biogenesis and fat burning, potentially helping people with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Research by UPNA finds that muscle strength training can reverse age-related muscle loss and improve cardiovascular health. The study emphasizes the importance of considering physical exercise as a treatment for cardiovascular diseases.
A randomized clinical trial found that a Tai Ji Qan balance training program was more effective than other exercise programs in reducing falls among older adults at high risk. The study included 670 participants and lasted six months, with results suggesting improved fall prevention through the specific focus on balance training.
A study presented at the American Heart Association's Joint Hypertension 2018 Scientific Sessions found that lifestyle changes, including a healthier diet and regular exercise, can greatly decrease the number of patients who need blood pressure-lowering medicine. By making these changes, nearly half of participants were able to reduce ...
A Massachusetts General Hospital study shows that exercise induces neurogenesis and improves cognition in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Exercise mimics the beneficial effects of physical activity on cognitive function by creating a more hospitable brain environment for new neurons to survive.
New research highlights the risks of cardiovascular disease in even the fittest middle-aged athletes, who often don't exhibit symptoms. Regular health check-ups and moderate exercise are crucial for prevention, according to study findings published in BMJ Open.
A new study found that obesity blunts post-workout muscle building and repair in young adults. The research showed that obese individuals had reduced rates of myofibrillar protein synthesis after a weightlifting session compared to normal-weight peers.
Endurance athletes show more left atrial fibrosis than non-athletes, with the condition linked to a higher risk of arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. The study suggests that increased left atrial fibrosis may help explain the higher incidence of arrhythmias in endurance athletes.
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation - Insight found that cardio exercise increases the production of the hormone FGF21, which has positive effects on metabolism. In contrast, strength training with weights had no significant impact on this hormone or another muscle-building hormone called FGF19.
A new study suggests that performing simple leg exercises while lying down can help prevent impairment of blood vessel function caused by a sedentary lifestyle. The research found that even a brief period of inactivity reduced the ability to rapidly increase blood flow to the lower legs.
A study found that 12 weeks of aerobic and strength-based exercise reduces symptoms and levels of fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease. Exercise also improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetic control, making it a beneficial treatment option for patients with CKD.
A nine-month resistance training intervention improved exercise motivation and planning in older adults, with nearly half continuing independently. Participants who increased intrinsic motivation and confidence maintained twice-a-week training
Researchers at the University of Bath found that eating breakfast before exercise increases the body's ability to burn carbohydrates during exercise. This also leads to faster digestion and metabolism of food eaten after exercise.
Research published in The Journal of Physiology suggests that exercise can help people exposed to extreme temperatures protect themselves from muscle fatigue. Exercise builds-up muscle in the limbs, allowing it to shiver longer and maintain core temperature for longer.
A new study found that US adults are largely unaware of the link between low physical activity and increased cancer risk. The researchers suggest raising public awareness to focus on the health benefits of regular exercise beyond just heart health.
A study of 1.2 million people in the USA found that regular exercise reduces poor mental health days by 43.2%. Exercise types and duration played a significant role in this association, with team sports, cycling, and aerobics having the biggest reductions.
Regular aerobic exercise decreases stress-induced cocaine-seeking behavior and alters physiological responses to stress. Exercise also elevates mood and reduces anxiety associated with withdrawal.
A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that physically active severely obese individuals had a significantly lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation. In contrast, those who were inactive or exercised little experienced a doubling of this risk. The study suggests that regular physical activi...
Researchers discovered a protein called JNK that drives response to exercise, stimulating skeletal muscle growth and endurance adaptation. Inhibition of this pathway may improve response to aerobic capacity training.
Researchers at BIDMC have shown that altering brown fat tissue can significantly impact skeletal muscle function, leading to reduced exercise performance. The findings suggest that myostatin, a hormone normally silenced in brown adipose tissue, plays a crucial role in regulating muscle function.
A new study found that long-term heat therapy increases mitochondrial function in the muscles by an average of 28 percent. Heat therapy may provide a new treatment option for people with chronic illness or disease who cannot exercise regularly.
A randomized controlled trial found that inhaled vaporized cannabis did not improve or worsen exercise-related breathlessness in patients with advanced COPD. Despite some variability in response, the study's results suggest no clinically meaningful effect of cannabis on breathlessness during exercise.
Researchers studied identical 52-year-old twins with different fitness paths, revealing the importance of exercise in maintaining overall health. The athletic twin exhibited better cardiovascular and pulmonary health, as well as greater muscle strength and endurance, highlighting the benefits of regular physical activity.
A collaborative study funded by NIH aims to assess the effects of treadmill walking exercise on cognitive processing speed, brain volume, and functional connectivity in individuals with MS. Researchers hope to develop exercise training guidelines to improve cognition and brain health in people with MS.
Researcher Guro Strøm Solli studied Marit Bjørgen's pre- and post-pregnancy training regime, revealing how she trained at moderate intensity despite experiencing weight gain and physiological changes. Bjørgen's high-training volume during pregnancy was also remarkable, with 555 hours of training in 316 sessions.
New research reveals that gyms with tanning beds target people at higher risk of skin cancer, increasing the likelihood of addictive behavior. People who tan in gyms tend to be heavier tanners and more likely to experience addiction.
A new study found that intensive care patients are unable to effectively use fats for energy, contributing to significant muscle loss. This inability is likely due to widespread muscle inflammation in the early days of intensive care, making nutrition and exercise programmes less effective.
A team of researchers at the University of Iowa designed a web-based game called MapTrek that motivates people to get up and exercise more. The study found that participants who played the game increased their daily steps by about 2,200 per day, which is close to walking one mile.
A new study by San Francisco State University found that exercise increases beneficial bacteria in the gut, leading to improved cardiovascular fitness. The study, which analyzed stool samples from 20 men and 17 women, revealed a higher ratio of firmicutes to bacteroides bacteria in those with better cardiovascular health.
Teenagers who participate in high-intensity exercise have lower blood pressure, which may lead to a reduced risk of developing heart disease later in life. The study found that post-exercise hypotension was more pronounced in vigorous intensity exercise than moderate intensity exercise.
A study at McGill University found that just 15 minutes of exercise increases brain connectivity and efficiency, leading to better long-term retention of new motor skills. The research suggests that this optimal brain state can be accelerated through exercise and may have implications for recovery from stroke or injury.
A new approach called prehabilitation, combining exercise training, education, and social support, may reduce postoperative complications and hospital length of stay in vulnerable older adults. Two Canadian randomized controlled trials are underway to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention.
A new study found that middle-aged individuals with high fitness are 56% less likely to die from heart disease after a depression diagnosis. Dr. Madhukar Trivedi recommends steps to boost exercise success, including consistency, tracking progress, and varying exercises.
A pioneering exercise program adapted to individual capabilities improved physical and cognitive state among elderly care home residents. After three months, those doing physical exercise showed significant improvements in strength, walking speed, and balance.
Researchers at Northwestern University found that writing exercises focused on self-compassion and gratitude for the body can significantly increase women's body satisfaction. The study, which involved over 1,000 college women, showed that these types of letters can be a positive step towards improving body image.