Tag: Exercise: Misc.
<900 Steps Tied to Functional Decline in Hospitalized Seniors
Walking <900 steps/day linked to hospitalization-associated functional decline
Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits
Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study
RSNA: Improved Brain Volume With Aerobic Intervention in MCI
Improvement noted in executive function in aerobic exercise group after six months
Soft, Microfluidic ‘Lab on the Skin’ Can Analyze Sweat
Used with a smartphone app, device collects and analyzes sweat for health monitoring
Antidepressants + Exercise Beneficial in Late-Life Depression
Characteristics associated with remission for AD + PE include age 75 years and older, polypharmacy
Cancer Patients Benefit From Exercise During, After Treatment
Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity
Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear
Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
New ADA Guidelines Call for More Frequent Activity for DM Patients
Light physical activity now recommended every 30 minutes, not every 90 minutes
Olympic Panel Says Strenuous Exercise Safe During Pregnancy
International Olympic Committee finds little evidence exercise prolongs labor or ups premature birth risk
Heart Rate Wristbands Often Display Inaccurate Data
In test of 4 models, 2 provided 'suboptimal' readings during exercise; none as accurate as chest strap
