Tag: physical exercise
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…
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…
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…
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…
Behavioural interventions for ageing
Ethologists from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) embarked on a research project to investigate the impact of various therapeutic…
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…
Sedentary behaviour raises the risk of mortality
Based on extensive observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner, renowned for his work on Blue Zones, proposes that…
Research suggests that maintaining or initiating an active lifestyle can enhance the quality of life as individuals age, particularly for middle-aged women
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen and colleagues from the University…
Cardiovascular fitness reduces mortality and the incidence of diseases by nearly 20%
New groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia highlights the profound impact of regular exercise, such as…
Study confirms weight training improves symptoms of anxiety and depression in older people
Weight training offers numerous benefits for older individuals, including reductions in body fat and enhancements in muscle strength…
Following a Mediterranean lifestyle is linked to a reduced risk of death from all-cause and cancer mortality
Individuals who follow a Mediterranean lifestyle, characterized by a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, eating…
Short-term incentives for exercise may result in prolonged enhancements in physical activity levels
Adults at risk of heart disease who received daily prompts or incentives to increase their activity levels managed…