Physical Fitness

Financial incentive strategies were more effective in reducing weight than resources such as fitness trackers and commercial weight-loss programs, a recent study found.

Children who are more physically fit than their peers experience reduced risk for allergic conjunctivitis, according to a study presented at American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022.

Each year, the CDC recognizes National Women’s Health & Fitness Day to highlight the importance of exercise for all women. This year, the day of recognition falls on Sept. 28.

A smartphone-based free walk in the park 6-minute walking test showed results similar to standardized tests performed in a clinic, researchers reported in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

“Weekend warriors” who completed the recommended amount of weekly physical activity in fewer days experienced similar health benefits as those who were regularly active throughout the week, according to researchers.

Exercising for at least 20 minutes daily at age 70 years was associated with reduced risk for CV outcomes later in life, researchers reported in Heart.

Adults with chronic kidney disease who walked between 7,000 and 12,000 steps a day reported high health-related quality of life, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

A global healthy lifestyle intervention initiated in preschool settings was associated with improved health knowledge, attitude and habits and could potentially reduce CVD risk across the life span, data from a 10-year review show.

Fitness levels often decline in patients with cancer due to the strain of illness and treatments. An exploration of why keeping active is a vital part of cancer survivorship was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

Cancer and its various treatments can strain the body to the point that participation in fitness activities and exercise is often drastically decreased, reducing the survivor’s level of physical fitness and adding to their medical problems.