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
“Smell detection” and “smell identification” scores appear to be significantly better in older adults who exercise by practising tai chi, dancing or running than those who walk or who do not exercise at all
In April 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of various types of physical exercise on the decline in the sense of smell … Read more
In individuals with chronic kidney disease, walking does not appear to increase any burden on the kidney, but can improve the nutritional and clinical parameters of the individuals, and reduce inflammation.
In March 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of the daily walking number on clinical, inflammatory and nutritional profiles for individuals, with … Read more
Sedentary time appears to be associated with reduced bone strength in men whereas a higher amount of light physical activity and meeting the recommendations of 10 000 steps/day was associated with increased bone health
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
Any respiratory and cardiovascular benefits achieved from walking are lost following short-term exposure to traffic pollution
In January 2018 researchers from the UK and USA published the results of their study to assess the respiratory and cardiovascular effects of walking down a busy street with high … Read more
Interrupting sitting with short episodes of walking appears to improve glucose metabolism in overweight or obese children without making them want to eat significantly more
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether interrupting time spent sitting with very short periods of walking improved glucose metabolism without … 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
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
150 minutes walking per week appears to improve balance, lower extremity strength, postural sway and body mass in patients undergoing chemotherapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancer
In October 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of a home-based exercise programme on individuals with advanced stage gastrointestinal cancer. 44 individuals … Read more
10-minute bouts of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve reaction time in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a brisk walk or meditation on cognitive function in 66 young adults, … Read more
Meditation appears to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia assessed the effect of a 10-minute bout of brisk walking and/or meditation on feelings of anxiety. 110 individuals, average age 21 … 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
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
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