Exercise
Guided short-interval high-intensity exercise could improve outcomes after stroke
Short-interval high-intensity exercise after stroke improved oxygen consumption and may reduce risk for future strokes and hospitalizations, according to a study published in Stroke.
Physical function after ICU did not improve with cycling plus usual physiotherapy
Mechanically ventilated adults receiving in-bed cycling plus usual physiotherapy had similar physical function after ICU discharge to those receiving only usual physiotherapy, according to results published in NEJM Evidence.
Top in women's health: New HIPAA rule; pollution tied to cerebral palsy in offspring
Law enforcement is prevented from obtaining reproductive care medical records of patients in states where abortion is restricted, according to a new HIPAA privacy rule.
Attention to lifestyle the cornerstone to maintaining and improving mental health
NEW YORK — Paying attention to one’s lifestyle is a cornerstone to maintaining and improving both physical and mental health, according to the new president of the American Psychiatric Association.
More than heavy weights: Resistance training may hold big benefits for pregnant women
Pregnant women seeking an exercise routine that can potentially alleviate some pregnancy symptoms and improve delivery outcomes might be surprised to learn that resistance training, performed with guidance, could be an easy option.
VIDEO: Tweaking nutrition to optimize sports performance
CHICAGO — An hourlong session at NUTRITION spotlighted several studies that investigated different approaches to enhancing exercise performance by manipulating diet and nutrition.
Delaying diabetes through diet, exercise for 4 years reduces risk for death
People who delayed diabetes through diet and exercise for at least 4 years after their prediabetes diagnosis had a lower risk for death and other adverse outcomes vs. those who were diagnosed with diabetes during that time, a study showed.
Long-term exercise program improves physical function in axial SpA beyond ‘usual care’
A long-term, supervised exercise program for patients with axial spondyloarthritis and severe functional limitations improved functional disability and physical quality of life vs. usual care, according to data published in Rheumatology.
'Simple, attainable changes' like a 10-minute walk per day may reduce disease burden
CHICAGO — Just 10 minutes of daily moderate exercise may lower inflammation and, subsequently, risk for disease, according to research from the annual NUTRITION meeting.
Exercise combined with liraglutide may preserve bone quality during weight loss
Published results showed exercise in combination with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist treatment may be an effective weight loss strategy that preserves clinically relevant site-specific bone mineral density.