Researchers at the Center for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, in Bad Schallerbach, Austria, compared 2 levels of resistance training combined with aerobic training in patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Continue reading Limits to the benefits of resistance training in heart disease
Category Archives: Exercise
Comparing exercise programs in people with osteoarthritis
Reduced aerobic capacity in people osteoarthritis of the lower limbs affects independence and the ability to perform everyday activities.
Researchers at Universidad de Extremadura, in Spain, reviewed exercise programs and the ability to perform activities require sustained aerobic metabolism. Continue reading Comparing exercise programs in people with osteoarthritis
Exercise lessens symptoms of the common cold
Researchers at Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina, studied the effects of physical activity and fitness levels on the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. Continue reading Exercise lessens symptoms of the common cold
Some physical activity is better than none
Researchers in the US reviewed the evidence to tell us how many minutes of exercise per week we should get. Continue reading Some physical activity is better than none
Benefits of healthy living and the Mediterranean diet
Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Centre, in the Netherlands, looked for an association with total mortality and premature death. Continue reading Benefits of healthy living and the Mediterranean diet
Spiritual retreat for depression in patients with heart disease
Researchers in the US compared the effects of a nondenominational spiritual retreat on depression and well-being following acute coronary syndrome — chest pain and other symptoms when the heart doesn’t get enough blood. Continue reading Spiritual retreat for depression in patients with heart disease
Effects of resistance training and soy on postmenopausal women
Researchers at Sao Paulo State University, in Brazil, determined the individual and combined effects of resistance training and soy isoflavone on body composition. Continue reading Effects of resistance training and soy on postmenopausal women
Benefits of music therapy during kidney dialysis
Researchers at the Cardinal Tien Hospital, in New Taipei City, Taiwan, explored the use of music during hemodialysis as a complementary therapy to improve overall well-being in elderly patients. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy during kidney dialysis
Options to prevent colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is strongly associated with a Western lifestyle.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, present an overview of the evidence. Continue reading Options to prevent colorectal cancer
CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Value of physical activity after diagnosis of prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco examined the value of vigorous activity and brisk walking after diagnosis on the risk of prostate cancer progression. Continue reading Value of physical activity after diagnosis of prostate cancer
Effect of pomegranate juice following exercise
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, determined if pomegranate juice improved the recovery of skeletal muscle strength after eccentric exercise in subjects who routinely performed resistance training.
Eccentric exercise causes muscles to lengthen while lower a weight. Continue reading Effect of pomegranate juice following exercise
Improving balance and mobility using Feldenkrais exercises
Feldenkrais method (Photo: Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the developer) is an educational system designed to improve body movement and function. Its goal is to re-educate the nervous system and improve motor ability.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia report their experience in older adults. Continue reading Improving balance and mobility using Feldenkrais exercises
CAM in the US: Patterns of use
I’ve largely ignored these studies in the past, but perhaps it’s worth a second look.
To start, this 1993 study by Dr. David Eisenberg, who is now the director of Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies at Harvard University, is considered a landmark in the field of “unconventional medicine.” Continue reading CAM in the US: Patterns of use
Combining acupuncture, diet, and exercise to control body weight
Prof. Ernst and researchers at Shahid Beheshti University, in Tehran, Iran, looked for additional benefit from acupuncture. Continue reading Combining acupuncture, diet, and exercise to control body weight
Benefits of aerobic training in people with asthma
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil report it “may be especially useful for patients with higher degrees of psychosocial distress.” Continue reading Benefits of aerobic training in people with asthma
Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?
There’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices.
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Pennsylvania conducted a survey to learn more. Continue reading Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?
Benefits of aerobic training on quality of life in asthma patients
Yes, aerobic exercise training improves aerobic fitness and reduces dyspnea in asthmatics. However, its effect on psychological distress and symptoms is poorly understood.
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, studied the role of aerobic training on quality of life and psychological distress in patients with moderate or severe persistent asthma. Continue reading Benefits of aerobic training on quality of life in asthma patients
Exercise? Yes, but which one for osteoarthritis?
There’s a growing recognition of the importance of physical exercise to reduce pain in knee and hip joints.
Researchers at Universidad de Extremadura, in Spain, compared the effectiveness of exercise programs on pain in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading Exercise? Yes, but which one for osteoarthritis?
Dalcroze eurhythmics reduces falls in the elderly
Falls occur mainly while walking or performing concurrent tasks.
Researcher in Switzerland studied whether a music-based multitask exercise program (Dalcroze eurhythmics) improves gait and balance and reduces fall risk in elderly individuals. Continue reading Dalcroze eurhythmics reduces falls in the elderly