Physical Activity

About one in four adults in the U.S. and its territories are physically inactive, meaning they have not participated in activities such as running, walking for exercise or gardening outside of work in the past month, according to the CDC.

According to a meta-analysis of three studies, prolonged TV viewing was associated with elevated risk for venous thromboembolism, independent of traditional risk factors, including age, sex, BMI and physical activity.

High regular physical activity levels and exercise habits over time appeared significantly correlated with better outcomes in Parkinson’s disease, according to results of an observational cohort study published in Neurology.

A new study showed that 3 minutes of moderate-intensity stair walking can lower glucose and insulin concentrations and 10 minutes can improve insulin sensitivity. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Pandemic lockdown restrictions in New York City and Minneapolis/St. Paul were associated with a decrease in physical activity among patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, researchers reported.

Interventions that promote physical activity could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma, although these interventions may face barriers to success, according to a review published in Journal of Health Psychology.

The concept of patients continuing to exercise while undergoing active cancer treatment is not new, but it may need reinforcing.

Moderate-intensity stair walking for as little as 3 minutes can lower glucose and insulin concentrations, and 10 minutes of stair walking can improve insulin sensitivity, according to study findings.

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