Regular exercise can counter aging-related frailty, study finds
Adults over age 70 who are moderately active more than once a week can improve or maintain their level of frailty — physically, psychologically and socially, say investigators.
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High blood pressure during and after exercise may reveal future health challenges
Monitoring blood pressure changes during and after exercise may help identify the odds of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Six months of aerobic activity tied to ‘immense’ cognitive benefits
Even inactive adults showed improvements in executive functioning and information retrieval after six months of aerobic exercise, say researchers.
Moderate exercise in older age cuts hospital trips, finds study
Moderately active older adults were up to 27% less likely to have more than seven hospital admissions per year.
Free-weight routine that mimics daily movements combats frailty, say researchers
Strength training with free weights is not only appropriate for older adults, it can help prevent the onset of age-related frailty, a new study finds.
Cardiac rehab tied to higher quality of life, study finds
The comprehensive exercise and lifestyle support found in cardiac rehab programs may be especially therapeutic when additional exercise is added.
Exercise improves heart function in diabetes, while diet reverses the condition, finds study
Investigators compared the impact of aerobic exercise and a low-energy meal replacement program on heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Step frequency lowers mortality risk, regardless of pace
The more steps taken per day, the lower an adult’s all-cause mortality risk in a ten-year period, say disease prevention experts.
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