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Men who exercise the most have higher sexual function scores

Exercise Improves Men’s Sexual Function Regardless of Race

Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms
For older women

Exercise Training Cuts Rate of Injurious Falls in Older Women

Reduction in rate of injurious falls and injured fallers; neither exercise nor vitamin D impact fall rate
For people who are obese and sedentary

Both High and Low Intensity Exercise Benefit Weight, Waist

But only higher intensity exercise lowers blood glucose levels
Even a few bouts of moderate exercise each week can cut a middle-aged woman's odds for coronary heart disease

Moderate Exercise Twice Weekly Lowers CV Risk in Women

Findings in middle-aged women; exercising a lot more/harder doesn't lead to greater reductions in risk
Usage of nondrug

Use of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Options Low in Hip, Knee OA

Docs need to encourage patients to use exercise, weight loss as recommended in guidelines
Patients with psoriasis are less likely to engage in physical activity

Patients With Psoriasis Less Likely to Be Physically Active

Less likely to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, especially those with severe disease
Intensive lifestyle modifications

Impact of Intensive Lifestyle Change on CV Burden Studied

Review indicates diet, exercise decrease overall coronary/carotid atherosclerosis burden
Current targets call for 150 minutes of weekly exercise -- or 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week -- to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although these standards don't need to be abandoned

Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary

For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
Regular exercise doesn't erase the higher risk of serious illness or premature death that comes from sitting too much each day

Prolonged Sitting Is Health Hazard, Despite Exercise

Biggest health hazard resulting from prolonged sitting is type 2 diabetes
Being sedentary may be twice as deadly as being obese

Sedentary Lifestyle Worse for Health Than Obesity

Just a 20-minute brisk walk each day can lower odds of early death, researchers add