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October 04, 2022
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VIDEO: Reduce dementia risk by moving your body, mind, soul

VIDEO: Reduce dementia risk by moving your body, mind, soul

SAN DIEGO – People should increase their exercise to reduce the risk of dementia or slow its progression, said a lecturer at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

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September 29, 2022
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Personalized diet yields similar weight loss as low-fat diet at 6 months

Personalized diet yields similar weight loss as low-fat diet at 6 months

Compared with a low-fat diet, a personalized diet targeting postprandial glycemic response did not lead to greater weight loss at 6 months among adults with abnormal glucose metabolism and obesity, according to study data.

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September 27, 2022
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Few patients with axial SpA have knowledge, skills for cardiorespiratory training

Few patients with axial SpA have knowledge, skills for cardiorespiratory training

Although most patients with axial spondyolarthritis understand the importance of regular physical activity, few have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform cardiorespiratory training, according to data published in BMC Rheumatology.

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September 23, 2022
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Presenter: Novel methods are needed to implement intradialytic exercise

Presenter: Novel methods are needed to implement intradialytic exercise

Intradialytic exercise is difficult to implement, but the right methods may yield significant benefits for patients, according to a presenter at the International Conference on Dialysis.

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September 20, 2022
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Exercise should be standard part of cancer care during treatment, ASCO guideline states

Exercise should be standard part of cancer care during treatment, ASCO guideline states

It is well known that obesity, physical inactivity and a poor diet increase the risk for various cancer types and contribute to adverse outcomes among adults with certain malignancies.

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September 19, 2022
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Exercise, technological integration ‘empowering’ for RA patients’ quality of life

Exercise, technological integration ‘empowering’ for RA patients’ quality of life

The future of rheumatoid arthritis treatment has expanded beyond just managing the disease itself, according to Linda Li, PT, PhD, professor and Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases at the University of British Columbia.

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September 12, 2022
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New guideline highlights individualized physical activity, exercise plans for cystic fibrosis

New guideline highlights individualized physical activity, exercise plans for cystic fibrosis

A new statement outlines recommendations for health care professionals to determine physical activity and exercise plans for patients with cystic fibrosis.

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September 06, 2022
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Leisure-time activities lower risk for death by 13% in older adults

Leisure-time activities lower risk for death by 13% in older adults

Participating in leisure-time activities like playing tennis, swimming laps, jogging or walking may help lower the risk for death in older adults, according to researchers.

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September 02, 2022
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Intradialytic exercise, protein consumption does not prevent uremic toxin removal

Intradialytic exercise, protein consumption does not prevent uremic toxin removal

Exercise and consuming protein during hemodialysis does not compromise uremic toxin removal in patients with end-stage renal disease, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

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August 29, 2022
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Neighborhood environmental factors influence physical activity in people with COPD

Neighborhood environmental factors influence physical activity in people with COPD

Population density, pedestrian street length and slope and nitrogen dioxide exposure were all associated with physical activity levels and exercise capacity of patients with COPD living in highly populated areas, researchers reported.

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