Exercise

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.