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Young coronavirus patients share their stories to encourage people to get vaccinated

Young coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have told their stories of battling the virus and suffering long-term debilitating effects as part of a new film encouraging people to get their vaccines.

23 Aug 2021

Isometric resistance training could have a strong effect on reducing blood pressure

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? High blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people around the globe and in 2019, it accounted for 10.8 million deaths.

20 Aug 2021

Regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in Alzheimer’s mouse model

A recent experimental study shows how regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in both the brain and the muscles.

20 Aug 2021

People cannot perceive decrease in body temperature when exercising, study finds

In a study published this month in Physiology & Behavior, research teams at the University of Tsukuba, led by Takeshi Nishiyasu, and at Niigata University of Health and Welfare, led by Tomomi Fujimoto, have found that, when exercising, people cannot perceive decreases in their core body temperature caused by the cold as well as they can when they are resting. This research has implications for recreational activities in colder climates, such as hiking and skiing.

20 Aug 2021

Novel method shortens length of hospital stay for cancer patients

Cancer patients have a reduced length of hospital stay following a novel approach to improve their fitness for surgery.

19 Aug 2021

Study: Any form of exercise may not be the most effective prognostic tool for heart failure patients

While exercise therapy for heart failure (HF) patients with low heart function has been shown to be an effective prognostic tool, the level and format of exercise that yields optimal effects is still unclear.

19 Aug 2021

Study examines the use of wearable technologies and telehealth to treat Parkinson's patients

Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental health. Everything from exercise, sleep patterns, calories consumed and heart rhythms can be tracked by a wearable device.

18 Aug 2021

Study finds link between physical activity and better cognition among breast cancer patients

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the ability to maintain cognitive function among breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy.

18 Aug 2021

15-minute web tutorial can help women develop healthy bladder control habits

If your bladder leaks when you cough, sneeze or laugh, or every time you come home--even if you left 10 minutes ago--you’re not alone.

18 Aug 2021

Telehealth helped physical therapists to provide essential care for pediatric patients during pandemic

As a pediatric physical therapist in Clinton, Missouri, Jessica Luechtefeld was used to a hands-on coaching approach whenever meeting with her patients at their preschools, in their homes or at the Child's Play Therapy clinic.

18 Aug 2021

Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is one of a handful of Republican governors trying to block school districts from requiring masks in the classroom.

18 Aug 2021

‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects memory and cognitive ability, study finds

Studies show the way we remember and process information is greatly affected when we are in isolation, but variations on our daily activity and exercise will help.

17 Aug 2021

Scientific evidence: REHIT session on a CAROL bike contributes to greater post-exercise metabolism

The results recently published by the American Council on Exercise are significant because a meaningful increase in EPOC over the long term can have an important impact on calorie expenditure and help people achieve weight loss and weight maintenance and improve their fitness.

17 Aug 2021

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Young coronavirus patients share their stories to encourage people to get vaccinated

Isometric resistance training could have a strong effect on reducing blood pressure

Regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in Alzheimer’s mouse model

People cannot perceive decrease in body temperature when exercising, study finds

Novel method shortens length of hospital stay for cancer patients

Study: Any form of exercise may not be the most effective prognostic tool for heart failure patients

Study examines the use of wearable technologies and telehealth to treat Parkinson's patients

Study finds link between physical activity and better cognition among breast cancer patients

15-minute web tutorial can help women develop healthy bladder control habits

Telehealth helped physical therapists to provide essential care for pediatric patients during pandemic

Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children

‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects memory and cognitive ability, study finds

Scientific evidence: REHIT session on a CAROL bike contributes to greater post-exercise metabolism

Soft, low-cost neuroprosthetic hand offers amputees real-time tactile control

Small protein prevents immune system from destroying pancreatic cells in type 1 diabetes-prone mice

Having a good listener is associated with greater cognitive resilience

Research reveals increased risk of heart problems associated with night shift work

Study: Empty football stadiums have a huge negative effect on the success of home teams

Study: 90% of children with ADHD continue to experience residual symptoms into young adulthood

WHO outlines the next series of studies on the origins of SARS-CoV-2 virus

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