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
Who needs calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of fragility fractures?
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
Vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with impaired muscle strength and reduced mobility in the elderly
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
Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation does not prevent a range of diseases, but may be beneficial for some intermediate outcomes in people who have vitamin D deficiency
In May 2019 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of monthly vitamin D supplementation in reducing the incidence of a range of … Read more
The Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of falling among older individuals
In February 2019 researchers from Spain assessed the association between a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and the risk of falling in older adults. A total of 2,071 participants, aged over 60 … Read more
Mat Pilates appears to improve balance, lower limb strength, hip and lower back flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals over the age of 60 years
In June 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of mat Pilates on the physical functioning in individuals … Read more
Karate and dance improves balance and stabilises mood in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
In December 2017 researchers from Germany published the results of a study to assess the effect of karate and dance training in 37 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. 16 individuals chose … Read more