It’s well known that being physically active is important for good health. We’re told to get our daily steps in, lift some weights, and avoid sitting too much. Yet, it’s hard to know how this relates to health and what being fit really means. This is where the five health-related […]
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Higher levels of physical exercise linked to reduced depressive symptoms among the elderly
Physical exercise appears to have a significant and beneficial impact on depression in the elderly, according to new research published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. Depressive disorder is a serious health concern among the elderly. Depression consists of feelings of loneliness, helplessness, worthlessness, and sometimes leads […]
High cholesterol: Pain in your chest or arm during physical activity may develop
The NHS says: “Your risk of developing coronary heart disease also rises as your blood’s cholesterol level increases. This can cause pain in your chest or arm during stress or physical activity.” Nonetheless, high cholesterol does not tend to cause symptoms so to find out if you have it you […]
For immunocompromised people in WA, return to ‘normal’ threatens mental and physical health
Maia Williams spends much of her day combing through medical records of the dead. As a government death investigator, her files offer the broad strokes of lives cut short by COVID-19. When the coughing — or other symptoms — began. Which predisposing conditions the person was diagnosed with. If and […]
Can Depression Make You Sick? 8 Physical Symptoms
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Depression is a mental health condition that causes sadness and low mood. We associate symptoms such as feeling down and losing interest in activities with depression, but depression can come with a host of physical symptoms as well. Read on to learn more about the ways depression can affect people […]
Update on Advice for Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetes
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has issued new recommendations for exercise/physical activity in people with type 2 diabetes, which update a 2010 joint ACSM/American Diabetes Association position statement. The guidance has been published in the February issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. “This consensus statement […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Exercise
If it weren’t for a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Bryan Kent may never have learned to listen to his body. The triathlete and runner had been straining his body for some 20 years and even toyed with going pro as a triathlete. And then one day in 2016, he woke […]
Cardiometabolic risk factors, physical activity, and postmenopausal breast cancer mortality: results from the Women’s Health Initiative | BMC Women’s Health
In prior WHI reports, both higher physical activity levels [13] and fewer cardiometabolic risk factors [4] were associated with lower all-cause mortality following a breast cancer diagnosis in postmenopausal women. While in the current analyses, with longer follow-up, higher physical activity levels continued to be significantly associated with lower all-cause […]
4 tips to increase your physical activity: Mercer professor
The most popular New Year’s resolution for 2022 probably comes as no surprise. Of those who made resolutions this year, just over a quarter of them pledged to lose weight or improve their health, according to a CBS News poll. Dr. Ginny Frederick Adding physical activity to your daily routine […]
Nurse-led physical activity program may benefit people undergoing cancer treatment
January 10, 2022 4 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: A grant from OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center funded this study. Forner reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on […]
In premature ASCVD, women report worse mental, physical health vs. men
January 07, 2022 1 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Jain reports no relevant financial disclosures. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on […]
What level of physical activity is helpful?
Share on PinterestWho does exercise benefit the most when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk? A new study investigates. Image credit: Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for disorders that impact either the heart, blood vessels, or both. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity has many benefits, […]