Exercise
Is 10,000 steps per day the ‘magic number’? A cardiologist weighs in
ARLINGTON, Texas — Data show that the commonly used metric of 10,000 steps per day is associated with improvements to overall and CV health, but the number likely is an overestimate and benefits vary by age and sex, according to a speaker.
Top in cardiology: Exercise reduces mortality risk; metformin may offer heart benefits
Researchers at the American Society for Preventive Cardiology reported that the benefits of exercise occur at levels well below federal recommendations, and its impact on mortality risk is observed across ages, races and genders.
Exercise combined with cognitive training improves brain health in older adults
Aerobic-resistance exercises combined with cognitive training improved cognition compared with exercise alone in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a recent study found.
Exercise during hemodialysis improved physical function of patients with kidney failure
Intradialytic exercise improved the 60-second sit-to-stand test scores of patients with kidney failure who were on hemodialysis, according to recently published data.
Prescribe exercise for ‘dramatic impact’ on mortality, heart disease risk
ARLINGTON, Texas — Physical fitness is a vital sign for overall health, and prescribing even small amounts of exercise to increase cardiorespiratory fitness can reduce mortality and CVD risk, according to a speaker.
Q&A: 'As little as 20 minutes' of daily exercise linked to 43% lower odds of depression
Primary care physicians should recommend at least 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity 5 days per week to manage the odds of depression in older adults, according to an expert.
Heart benefits of ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity similar to everyday exercise
People who concentrate physical activity into 1 to 2 days per week — so-called “weekend warriors” — derive CV benefits that are similar to those who spread exercise activity more evenly throughout the week, researchers reported.
High-intensity interval training before surgery 'makes a big difference'
High-intensity interval training before surgery was associated with improvements in exercise capacity and a reduction in postoperative complications compared with standard care, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
Exercising less during childhood and young adulthood linked to higher C-reactive protein
Children and young adults who have longer sedentary time are more likely to have high C-reactive protein levels, an indicator of greater inflammation, according to study findings.
Non-pharmacological therapy may benefit hand function in systemic sclerosis
Non-pharmacological strategies such as exercise can improve hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis, according to data published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.