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In April 2020 researchers from Brazil published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of dance in the health of adults and elderly individuals. Only seven … Read more
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of Pilates Reformer exercises on fall risk, balance and mobility in older adults … Read more
In December 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the the effect of two different training programs on functional autonomy (the ability to perform independently … Read more
In December 2018 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the evidence supporting different rehabilitation techniques for the management of low back pain, one … Read more
In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more
In March 2020 researchers from Canada assessed the association between calcium supplementation and progression of abdominal aorta calcification over a 5-year period. It should be noted that calcium supplementation has … Read more
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more
In April 2020 researchers from New Zealand published their review on calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of fragility fractures. The researchers stated that as vitamin D and … Read more
In October 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in under-active vegetarians. A total … Read more
In February 2020 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether job strain (or stress at work) is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain. … Read more
In July 2018 researchers from France and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the association between nocturnal leg cramps and the consumption of alcohol in individuals aged … Read more
In February 2020 researchers from France and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the association between nocturnal leg cramps and a sedentary lifestyle among elderly patients. A … Read more
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and the UK pubished the results of their review on whether heat therapy can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The … Read more
In April 2018 researchers from New Zealand and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether active video games could improve measures of physical performance … Read more
In October 2019 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between impaired muscle function and serum vitamin D status in community-dwelling older adults. A … Read more
In November 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between milk and total dairy consumption and osteoporotic fracture in women. A total of … Read more
In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of both a sedentary lifestyle and regular physical activity on bone strength. A … Read more
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between levels of physical activity and physical performance in elderly individuals. The researchers … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from the UK, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland published their review on the benefits and harm of using paracetamol for osteoarthritic pain. Paracetamol is generally recommended for … Read more