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Cognitive decline in dementia is not reduced by high-intensity exercise

Results of a new study indicate that exercise does not delay the progression of cognitive impairment in older people with dementia.

17 May 2018

Study aims to determine benefit of combining hyaluronic acid treatment with exercise for arthritis patients

A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to determine if a hyaluronic acid treatment combined with an exercise program helps patients with knee arthritis more than exercise alone.

17 May 2018

Exercise can reduce genetic predisposition to obesity in older women, shows study

With obesity now a global epidemic, there is increased focus on risk factors that contribute to weight gain, especially in postmenopausal women.

17 May 2018

Minimizing dehydration without over-drinking

Proper hydration is one of the most important aspects of healthy physical activity. Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after physical activity is vital to providing your body the fluids it needs to perform properly.

16 May 2018

Majority of prescription drug commercials focus on lifestyle improvements, study finds

Prescription drug commercials are getting longer and providing less factual information. A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine finds that the majority of these ads focus on lifestyle improvements made post-medication rather than side-effects and the negative emotions associated with certain health issues.

15 May 2018

Increasing physical activity over six years associated with decreased heart failure risk

By analyzing reported physical activity levels over time in more than 11,000 American adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that increasing physical activity to recommended levels over as few as six years in middle age is associated with a significantly decreased risk of heart failure, a condition that affects an estimated 5 million to 6 million Americans.

15 May 2018

Will we still be relevant ‘when we're 64’?

A gnawing sense of irrelevancy and invisibility suddenly hits many aging adults, as their life roles shift from hands-on parent to empty nester or from workaholic to retiree. Self-worth and identity may suffer as that feeling that you matter starts to fade.

15 May 2018

Older adults with MCI experience greater cognitive health benefits after exergaming, shows study

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment, often a precursor to Alzheimer's, showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming, according to a new study.

15 May 2018

Mindfulness-based stress reduction may motivate people to move, shows study

A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective at getting people to move more as structured exercise programs, according to a new study led by an Iowa State University researcher.

15 May 2018

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

A new study has revealed the mechanism behind the anti-obesity effects of melatonin, a hormone that is released by the pineal gland in the brain overnight.

11 May 2018

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks.

11 May 2018

Study explores effect of physical activity during pregnancy on labor outcomes

In a recent Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica study, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercise classes during pregnancy resulted in a slightly longer first stage of labor, without any other effects during labor or delivery.

10 May 2018

Simple walking test helps identify patients at high risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction

The distance a patient can walk in 6-minutes before a heart operation may be a clue to whether that patient will develop problems with memory, concentration, and attention after the procedure, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

10 May 2018

Researchers develop toolkit to address menstruation-related needs of women during emergencies

Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health with colleagues at the International Rescue Committee and 27 humanitarian organizations and agencies developed a toolkit to address the menstruation-related needs of girls and women fleeing disaster or conflict.

9 May 2018

UTHealth expert takes part in groundbreaking project to empower adolescents in the fight against obesity

A child obesity expert from the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health in Austin was called upon to help lead a groundbreaking project to involve and empower adolescents in the fight against obesity in Europe.

9 May 2018

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Cognitive decline in dementia is not reduced by high-intensity exercise

Study aims to determine benefit of combining hyaluronic acid treatment with exercise for arthritis patients

Exercise can reduce genetic predisposition to obesity in older women, shows study

Minimizing dehydration without over-drinking

Majority of prescription drug commercials focus on lifestyle improvements, study finds

Increasing physical activity over six years associated with decreased heart failure risk

Will we still be relevant ‘when we're 64’?

Older adults with MCI experience greater cognitive health benefits after exergaming, shows study

Mindfulness-based stress reduction may motivate people to move, shows study

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

Study explores effect of physical activity during pregnancy on labor outcomes

Simple walking test helps identify patients at high risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Researchers develop toolkit to address menstruation-related needs of women during emergencies

UTHealth expert takes part in groundbreaking project to empower adolescents in the fight against obesity

Expert provides tips to help nurses cope with night shifts and fatigue

Walking may help women to improve their chances of becoming pregnant

New drug-based treatment to promote weight loss in young patients with genetic obesity

Simple changes to diet could help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms

PFKFB3 enzyme appears to play a key role in pulmonary hypertension

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

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