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Review Looks at Trends in Craniofacial Injuries Related to Exercise, Weightlifting

2013 to 2022 saw increase in annual incidence; injuries occurred more often in men, teens aged 15 to 19 years

Cardio, Cardio + Resistance Training Improve CVD Risk Profile at One Year

However, no similar benefit seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity

Less than an hour a week of resistance exercise is associated with decreased risks for cardiovascular disease-related events and all-cause mortality

Less Than One Hour of Resistance Training Weekly Tied to Lower CVD Risk

No further risk reduction for CVD morbidity, all-cause mortality seen for ≥60 minutes/week
Deployed military personnel may be at high risk for pectoralis major tears

Pectoralis Major Tears Described in Deployed Military Personnel

All nine cases of injury identified during a four-month deployment cycle occurred during bench press
Progressive resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis

Resistance Training May Help Protect Nervous System in MS

Resistance training has a number of positive effects on the brain shown by MRI
An exercise and nutrition intervention is feasible for patients with head and neck cancer during or after radiotherapy

Intervention May Cut Muscle Loss From RT for Head & Neck Cancer

Resistance training and nutrition intervention may offset loss of muscle mass secondary to side effects
For adults with mild cognitive impairment

Resistance Training Beneficial in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Significant improvements in cognitive function, muscle strength, and aerobic capacity
Resistance and "jump" training can improve bone health in moderately active middle-aged men with osteopenia

Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health

Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
Resistance training seems to be most effective for people with a low genetic risk for a high body mass index

Resistance Training Effects Vary Per Genetic Profiles

Not as effective in women with high risk for obesity
For breast cancer survivors

Weight Lifting Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors

Slowly progressive weight lifting can reduce incidence of physical function deterioration