In June 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of aerobic exercise in adults with fibromyalgia. A total of 13 studies involving … Read more
A 10-minute bout of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve the state of mind in young adults
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more
Both high load resistance and low-load blood flow restricted resistance exercises improve muscle strength in older adults at risk of limited mobility
In December 2017 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a high load resistance exercise and a low load blood flow restricted … Read more
Blood flow restriction training improved function and reduced restless leg syndrome symptoms in an individual with Parkinson’s disease
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study which assessed the effect of blood flow restriction training in a 65-year-old male recreational boxer diagnosed with … Read more
A multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, for individuals with heart failure leads to significantly lower rehospitalization rates
In June 2018, researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of a multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, in 212 individuals hospitalized … Read more
Dog owners feel more positive about their neighbourhood, do more exercise, and appear to fall asleep more easily than non-dog owners
In August 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between pets and sleep, health, exercise and feelings about the local neighbourhood. 6,575 … Read more
A soft knee brace reduces pain and improves knee instability enabling individuals with knee osteoarthritis to increase activity levels
In December 2017 researchers from The Netherlands and the UK assessed the effect of a soft knee brace on pain, level of activity, knee instability, and self-reported knee confidence in … Read more
A soft knee brace significantly improves knee instability in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
In June 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of a soft knee brace on knee instability in 38 individuals with knee … Read more
Physical activity following treatment for breast cancer may improve health-related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, anxiety and cardiorespiratory fitness
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity in women with breast cancer who have undergone treatment. … Read more
Individuals who exercise more following the diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer have a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer
In December 2017 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of physical activity on risk of dying from prostate cancer in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. 7,328 men who had … Read more
Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety
In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more
Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis
In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … Read more
Walking and aerobic exercise appears to improve sleep deficiency in women with breast cancer
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether exercise improved sleep in women with breast cancer. Fifteen studies … Read more
A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia
In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more
Yoga may improve shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer
In August 2018 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer. 42 … Read more
Limitations identified in current commercial activity monitors in step counting accuracy and usability features for older adults
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the accuracy, acceptability and usability of seven commercial activity monitors in 43 older adults (average … Read more
Activity trackers worn by older individuals accurately measure step count and activity duration but a slower walking pace and impaired walking reduces the accuracy
In June 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the validity and reliability of commercial activity trackers in older, community-dwelling … Read more
Energy expenditure estimates from activity trackers appear to be accurate across walking speeds but not across running speeds
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the accuracy of energy expenditure estimations made by the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP … Read more
Moderate-intensity continuous training results in the same amount of body fat loss as high-intensity interval training or sprint interval training but less time commitment and/or effort required
In August 2017 researchers from Australia and Brazil reviewed the scientific literature to compare the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training, sprint interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in controlling body … Read more
Fitbit devices appear to be accurate for step counting for only about half the time
In August 2018 researchers from Canada published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the accuracy of Fitbit devices. A total of 67 studies were included … Read more