Tag: Exercise: Misc.
CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
Agency releases new estimates of physical inactivity across states and U.S. territories
Active Lifestyle May Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia
Slower cognitive decline seen even in patients with genetic risk for familial frontotemporal dementia
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
Risk lower for seven types of cancer including colon, breast, kidney with recommended amounts of PA
Moderate Physical Activity Tied to Lower Fasting GLP-1 in Men
In men, glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses were higher for every hour of moderate PA performed
Labeling Exercise Needed to Burn Food May Cut Calories Consumed
Labeling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories tied to healthier choices
Evidence Uncertain Whether Interventions Prevent Falls in MS
There are few studies, most of which are small trials and of low quality because of study methods
Most Teens Worldwide Are Not Exercising Enough
Findings consistent worldwide, with boys regularly more physically active than girls
Vigorous Activity Weekly May Improve Outcomes in Stable CAD
Vigorous activity once, twice weekly may lower cardiac risk in stable coronary artery disease
Endurance Exercise May Offer Vascular Benefit in Sickle Cell Disease
Increases in capillary density, functional exchange surface seen in microvasculature of skeletal muscle
Physical Activity After Cancer Diagnosis Improves Survival
Findings seen among postmenopausal breast cancer patients regardless of activity level prediagnosis
