Researchers at Bispebjerg University Hospital, in Denmark, looked for long-term benefits of exercise in adults with clinical depression. Continue reading Limits of the benefits of exercise on depression
Category Archives: Exercise
Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. Continue reading Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Tai chi improves low balance confidence
Fear of falling may lead to activity restriction that is self-imposed rather than due to actual physical impairments.
Researchers in Canada and Israel reviewed CAM treatment options. Continue reading Tai chi improves low balance confidence
Tai chi and the risk of cognitive decline
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have reported the interim findings of the effects of a mind body physical exercise (tai chi) on cognitive function in Chinese people at risk of cognitive decline. Continue reading Tai chi and the risk of cognitive decline
CAM for major depressive therapy
The American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine reviewed the evidence and report their findings.
Here are their findings. Continue reading CAM for major depressive therapy
Long-term benefits of exercise on fall prevention in the elderly
Home-based exercises are effective, according to researchers in Finland. Continue reading Long-term benefits of exercise on fall prevention in the elderly
CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Researchers at Goulds Naturopathica, in Hobart TAS, Australia, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Researchers at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina tell us, “The number of people with psychiatric disorders who use CAM is on the rise,… estimates of CAM use range from 8% to 57%.” Most of this is to treat anxiety and depression.
Is it worth the effort? Continue reading Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Review: Benefits of exercise in patients with systolic heart failure
In most people, heart failure is due to a reduced ability to pump blood throughout the body (left ventricular systolic dysfunction). The symptoms are similar between left and right heart failure; your doctor can tell the difference.
This Cochrane review focused on the effects of exercise training in patients with systolic heart failure. Continue reading Review: Benefits of exercise in patients with systolic heart failure
Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain
It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems.
The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low back pain. Continue reading Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain
Water exercises following stroke
Researchers in Germany reviewed the effects of water-based exercises on disability after stroke. Continue reading Water exercises following stroke
Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, studied non-treatment seeking cannabis-dependent adults. Continue reading Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
Facial exercise therapy for facial palsy
The effectiveness of facial exercise therapy for facial palsy has been debated.
Researchers at Universidade Estadual de Londrina-UEM, in Brazil, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Facial exercise therapy for facial palsy
Review: Physical activity and the risk of colon cancer
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri, examined physical activity or exercise and the prevalence of colon adenoma or polyps. Continue reading Review: Physical activity and the risk of colon cancer
Status of treatment options for osteoporosis
Researchers at Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, in Hong Kong, China, reviewed the evidence for CAM in the context of the overall treatment plan. Continue reading Status of treatment options for osteoporosis
Benefits of treadmill exercise after stroke
People who walk on a treadmill, even years after stroke, can improve their health and mobility.
The authors say it’s due to “rewiring” their brains. Continue reading Benefits of treadmill exercise after stroke
Does exercise relieve the symptoms of depression?
Researchers at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, in Tacoma, provide a pity review. Continue reading Does exercise relieve the symptoms of depression?
So, just how good is exercise to treat depression?
It’s very good, according to researchers at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, in Tacoma.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading So, just how good is exercise to treat depression?
Topical arnica increases muscle pain
Oops. Topically applied Arnica montana is reputed to decrease bruising and muscle pain.
But in this study, researchers at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, in Sugar Land, Texas, found an opposite effect. Continue reading Topical arnica increases muscle pain
Tai chi vs Western exercise in healthy, elderly adults
The benefits differ.
And, the response to tai chi is long-lasting, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Continue reading Tai chi vs Western exercise in healthy, elderly adults