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For older adults

Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program

Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program
More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise

CDC: Many U.S. Adults Over 50 Do Not Exercise Regularly

Inactivity boosts risk for falls, broken bones, serious disease, and early death, CDC warns
A supervised home-based exercise program started early in pregnancy does not reduce the recurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus

Supervised Exercise Program Doesn’t Cut GDM Recurrence

However, program improves maternal fitness and is linked to reduction in psychological distress
During endurance exercise

Endurance-Exercise-Induced Impairments in Atrial Function

In healthy adults, exercise-dose-dependent impairment in atrial function, mainly in right atrium
For women

Review IDs Determinants of Physical Activity in Women

Having children in household negatively related to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Just one hour of physical activity a day -- something as simple as a brisk walk or a bicycle ride -- may undo the increased mortality risk that comes with sitting eight hours or more on a daily basis

Exercising One Hour/Day May Eliminate Sitting’s Toll on Health

However, mortality risk significantly up in those watching five hours of television a day or more
Obese pregnant women can reduce their risk of gestational diabetes and lower their blood pressure by exercising as little as three times a week

Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM

Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
Younger women who exercise just 2.5 hours a week may cut their risk for coronary heart disease by up to 25 percent

Even Low Levels of Exercise Can Lower CHD Risk in Young Women

Those active about 2.5 hours a week had 25 percent lower disease risk than those who weren't
In many cases of meniscal tear

Surgery Not Always Necessary for Meniscal Tears

Researchers suggest exercise will work on its own
A burst of moderate exercise may improve motivation and energy in adults with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Burst of Moderate Exercise May Reduce Adult ADHD Symptoms

Activity won't replace standard treatments but could be helpful add-on