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New mobile platform can address another serious complication of COVID-19

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a new mobile platform to address another serious complication of the novel coronavirus pandemic: stress and anxiety.

6 May 2020

People who spend time in the garden are more likely to report general good health

Spending time in the garden is linked to similar benefits for health and wellbeing as living in wealthy areas, according to a new large-scale study.

6 May 2020

Study: Individuals at high risk of knee arthritis can indulge in vigorous exercise

People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, cycling, singles tennis and skiing.

5 May 2020

COVID-19 progression linked to B cell activation

The disease course of COVID-19 is diverse, ranging from asymptomatic to fatal respiratory failure. Scientists have been working to uncover the immunological reasons behind this heterogeneity. A recent study on B cells, published on the preprint server medRxiv in April 2020, shows that extrafollicular B cells could be a marker of severe infection in the early stages, predicting the need for earlier immunomodulatory therapy.

4 May 2020

Asymptomatic carriers transmit SARS-CoV-2 with normal breathing

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) first emerged in a seafood market in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. Since then, it has spread to 187 countries, infecting more than 3.58 million people. The novel coronavirus spreads rapidly partly due to asymptomatic carriers. Now a new study shows that asymptomatic carriers may transmit the virus by merely breathing.

4 May 2020

Analysis of India's battle with COVID-19

A new paper published on the preprint server medRxiv in April 2020 suggests, based on mathematical models, that premature removal of lockdown restrictions in India could be highly counterproductive, enhancing the secondary spread of COVID-19, pushing up the number of fatalities and prolonging the course of the pandemic in India.

4 May 2020

Meditation combined with aerobic exercise reduces stress in medical students

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School student Paul Lavadera expected his career would put him on the front lines of dealing with medical emergencies.

4 May 2020

Strength training is effective in combating frailty, study shows

Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. But according to one UBC Okanagan researcher, strength training can be an effective way to stay healthy while at home.

4 May 2020

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

Doctors have relentlessly impressed upon us the many benefits of exercise. Energy, mood, sleep and motor skills all improve with a regular fitness regimen that includes activities such as running. T

4 May 2020

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

Women with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in high-risk pregnancies to provide specialized maternity care for the mother and fetus, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

4 May 2020

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

Many people with Parkinson's disease eventually develop debilitating movements called dyskinesia, a side effect of their much-needed dopamine replacement medication.

3 May 2020

New physiotherapy guidelines to improve long-term physical function and recovery from COVID-19

New physiotherapy guidelines are targeting COVID-19 patient recovery for respiratory management, exercise and mobilisation in acute hospital wards and Intensive Care Units.

30 Apr 2020

People with severe mobility impairments can benefit from smarter, lighter exoskeletons

In health technology, wearable robots are programmable devices designed to mechanically interact with the body of the wearer. Sometimes referred to as 'exoskeletons', their purpose is to support motor function for people with severe mobility impairments.

29 Apr 2020

Critical Care experts share roadmap for meeting challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic

Hospitals facing a growing population of COVID-19 cases need a coordinated approach with a multidisciplinary team to increase efficiency, conserve PPE and protect staff.

29 Apr 2020

Excess weight may cause mental fatigue, research suggests

Obesity has been shown to place physical stress on the body, but new research suggests that excess weight may also cause mental fatigue.

27 Apr 2020

Women must work harder to breathe during exercise than men

While both sexes have the capacity for phenomenal athletic achievements, women on average must work harder to breathe during strenuous exercise compared to men, according to new research.

27 Apr 2020

New computer model predicts suicide risk

Suicide is now the second most common cause of death among American youth. Fatal suicides rose 30 percent between 2000 and 2016, and 2016 alone saw 1.3 million nonfatal suicide attempts.

25 Apr 2020

Improvements in air quality and health during COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 has devastated lives and communities and will have a horrendous impact on the economy, but it has also revealed some environmental truths that we as humans may not want to hear.

24 Apr 2020

Brain insulin sensitivity linked to body weight and fat distribution

Just where fat is deposited in the body and to what degree a person may benefit from a lifestyle intervention depends, among other things, on how sensitive the brain is to insulin.

24 Apr 2020

Physical activity makes heart attack patients feel better

Heart attack patients who take part in a lifestyle improvement programme feel better - especially when they do additional physical activity. That's the finding of a large study presented today on ACVC Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology.

24 Apr 2020

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Latest Exercise News and Research

New mobile platform can address another serious complication of COVID-19

People who spend time in the garden are more likely to report general good health

Study: Individuals at high risk of knee arthritis can indulge in vigorous exercise

COVID-19 progression linked to B cell activation

Asymptomatic carriers transmit SARS-CoV-2 with normal breathing

Analysis of India's battle with COVID-19

Meditation combined with aerobic exercise reduces stress in medical students

Strength training is effective in combating frailty, study shows

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

New physiotherapy guidelines to improve long-term physical function and recovery from COVID-19

People with severe mobility impairments can benefit from smarter, lighter exoskeletons

Critical Care experts share roadmap for meeting challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic

Excess weight may cause mental fatigue, research suggests

Women must work harder to breathe during exercise than men

New computer model predicts suicide risk

Improvements in air quality and health during COVID-19 lockdown

Brain insulin sensitivity linked to body weight and fat distribution

Physical activity makes heart attack patients feel better

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