Physical Activity

Physical activity correlated with decreased all-cause mortality in a dose-dependent matter among individuals with a history of stroke, especially younger individuals, according to findings published in Neurology.

More physical activity and less time spent sedentary were associated with a lower incidence of obstructive sleep apnea, according to new results published in the European Respiratory Journal.

Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

TV or not TV: The relationship between viewing it and venous thromboembolism risk, when accounting for physical activity and other risk factors, is the question.

Patients with HF and CAD who increased their daily levels of physical activity after receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator had better 1-year survival vs. those who did not, researchers reported.

Patients who engaged in higher levels of physical activity on both hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis days had a lower risk for cardiovascular hospitalizations and mortality, research published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition showed.

Most people with advanced kidney disease are physically inactive. This inactivity is associated with increased dialysis symptom burden, hospitalization and mortality.

Children who have at least one parent with obesity can improve insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion with more physical activity and less sedentary behavior, according to a speaker.

Increasing physical activity levels may also help lower BP and blood cholesterol levels, according to a new American Heart Association recommendation.

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in Hypertension recommends increasing physical activity to aid in lowering mildly to moderately elevated BP and blood cholesterol in adults.