In February 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the short-term health effects of air pollution in individuals living with coronary heart disease. … Read more
Plant-based diets may offer cardiovascular disease protection and improve performance of endurance athletes
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on the ability of plant-based diets to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease risk and improve performance of endurance athletes. Current … Read more
Exercise programmes to maximize lean mass and a good adherence to the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women with fibromyalgia
In April 2019 researchers from Spain assessed the effect of the Mediterranean diet and physical activity on bone health in women with fibromyalgia. 95 women were included in the study. … Read more
Core stabilization exercises plus a lacto-vegetarian diet appears to reduce pain and improve body composition in women with fibromyalgia
In March 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of core stabilization exercises and a lacto-vegetarian diet on low back pain and body … Read more
A greater amount of physical activity appears to improve daily functioning and reduce fatigue in women with fibromyalgia
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between physical activity and pain, fatigue and daily functioning in women with fibromyalgia. … Read more
Women with fibromyalgia may find that 10 minute periods of moderate-vigorous physical activity reduce the symptoms of pain and fatigue as well as the overall severity of the condition
In January 2019 researchers from Spain and Northern Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between moderate-vigorous physical activity and pain, fatigue and severity of fibromyalgia. … Read more
Fewer periods of inactivity and/or a greater level of physical activity are both associated with a better quality of sleep in women with fibromyalgia
In February 2019 researchers from Spain, Northern Ireland and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of inactivity and physical activity on sleep quality in … Read more
Smoking is associated with aggressive tumour features and a worse prostate cancer-related outcome whereas exercise appears to reduce prostate cancer risk and improve cancer-related outcomes
In March 2018 researchers from Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, The Netherlands, Austria and Turkey published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the the impact of smoking, sexual … Read more
Exercise induces short-term energy deficits irrespective of obesity and gender, but has an influence on energy balance over the longer term
In August 2018 researchers from the UK, Singapore and Japan published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess how obesity, gender and regular physical activity … Read more
Inactive individuals appear to have an increased risk of dying prematurely but daily physical activity does not show any additional benefit
In December 2018 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the relationship between amount of physical activity and longevity. The medical records of 23,257,723 individuals who … Read more
Beetroot juice appears to enhance the reduction of the systolic blood pressure level for up to 6 hours following a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise in obese individuals
In February 2019 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of beetroot juice on post-exercise blood pressure levels in obese individuals. Fourteen individuals with … Read more
Local stabilizing exercises plus pelvic floor muscle training reduces pain and functional disability and increases range of body movement and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with pelvic girdle pain following childbirth
In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the effect of exercise, with or without pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic girdle pain following … Read more
Individuals with multiple sclerosis may find that Pilates leads to an improvement in balance confidence and walking ability, as well as helping to reduce fatigue, although the beneficial effects do not appear to be significantly greater than those derived from other exercise programmes
In January 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Pilates in individuals with multiple sclerosis. A total of 14 studies … Read more
Hip external rotation exercises may be effective as an indirect form of pelvic floor muscle exercise in older women
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether undertaking hip external rotation exercises improved intravaginal squeeze pressure in older women. A total … Read more
Pregnant women may find that high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises improve pelvic floor muscle function and prevents urinary incontinence
In January 2019 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess whether a structured exercise program, including high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises, … Read more
A combination of good fitness levels produced by aerobic exercises and frequent sauna usage may have added health benefits and confer more protection on the risk of premature death
In March 2018 researchers from the UK, USA and Finland published their study to assess the combined effect of cardiorespiratory fitness and frequency of sauna usage on the risk of … Read more
The combined effect of a higher aerobic fitness and frequent sauna usage appears to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of sudden cardiac death
In March 2018 researchers from Finland, USA and the UK published the results of their study to assess the combined effect of sauna usage and cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk … Read more
An exercise programme appears to improve blood glucose levels, gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the role of exercise on the gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes … Read more
Increase in running speed on a treadmill leads to a more constrained running pattern
In August 218 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of different treadmill running speeds on the coordination and variability of coordination in … Read more
Runners may find that minimalist shoes improve plantar flexor strength more than conventional shoes
In August 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether male runners improved their running performance when gradually transitioning to using minimalist … Read more