physical exercise
A study, unique in its focus on the impact of lifestyle changes on type 2 diabetes risk, was conducted by the University of Eastern Finland.…
It Only Takes 15 Minutes a Day to Transform Your Health and Well-being
Workplaces are continually evolving with innovative wellness initiatives like Corporate Cup events, lunchtime yoga sessions, and ‘walk and talk’ meetings designed to boost employee physical…
Time-restricted Feeding Combined with High-Intensity Exercise Could Enhance Health Benefits
A study published on May 1, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ranya Ameur and Rami Maaloul from the University of Sfax, Tunisia,…
Exercise’s Role in Preserving Cognitive Function in Hypertensive Patients at Risk
People with high blood pressure face an increased risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, a recent study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine…
Study Finds Weight Loss Possible Whether Exercising Regularly or Just One to Two Days a Week
A new study published in the journal Obesity, the flagship publication of The Obesity Society (TOS), reveals that both regular and occasional physical activity can…
Evening Aerobic Exercise Offers Greater Benefits to Elderly Individuals with Hypertension
Recent groundbreaking research at the University of São Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) in Brazil has illuminated the optimal timing of aerobic…
Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls among community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and…
Enhanced Walking Ability in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients with Over-the-Counter Supplement
The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a type of vitamin B3, demonstrated significant improvement in walking endurance for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a chronic…
Orienteering: A Powerful Ally Against Dementia, Enhancing Both Brain and Physical Health for Speedy Participants
The sport of orienteering, a unique blend of physical exercise and challenging navigation tasks, has the potential to offer more than just physical benefits, as…
Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application
The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…
Behavioural interventions for ageing
Ethologists from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) embarked on a research project to investigate the impact of various therapeutic modalities on the wellbeing of elderly dogs,…
Feeling down and moving less? Or perhaps moving more and feeling uplifted? It can work either way
New findings from the University of Toronto reveal that adults who have reported more symptoms of depression over the past week are also less likely…