High blood pressure (BP) is a global health challenge. Isometric resistance training (IRT) has demonstrated antihypertensive effects, but safety data are not available, thereby limiting its recommendation for clinical use. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials comparing IRT to controls in adults with elevated BP (systolic ≥130 mmHg/diastolic ≥85 mmHg). This review provides an… Continue reading The effectiveness and safety of isometric #resistance training for adults with high blood #pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Daily #energy expenditure through the human life course
Total daily energy expenditure (“total expenditure”) reflects daily energy needs and is a critical variable in human health and physiology, but its trajectory over the life course is poorly studied. We analyzed a large, diverse database of total expenditure measured by the doubly labeled water method for males and females aged 8 days to 95… Continue reading Daily #energy expenditure through the human life course
The effect of #trunk flexion angle on lower limb mechanics during #running
High trunk flexion during running impacts lower limb kinetics and kinematics. •Ground reaction forces increased significantly with greater trunk flexion. •Stride parameters and joint moments were affected by degree of trunk flexion. •Trunk position should be investigated as a contributing factor to running injury. AbstractTrunk flexion is an understudied biomechanical variable that potentially influences running… Continue reading The effect of #trunk flexion angle on lower limb mechanics during #running
#Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptom Progression Slowed with Multisensory #Dance Learning over 3-Years: A Preliminary Longitudinal Investigation
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that has a fast progression of motor dysfunction within the first 5 years of diagnosis, showing an annual motor rate of decline of the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) between 5.2 and 8.9 points. We aimed to determine both motor and non-motor PD symptom… Continue reading #Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptom Progression Slowed with Multisensory #Dance Learning over 3-Years: A Preliminary Longitudinal Investigation
Low #muscle mass in #older adults and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sarcopenia comprises a loss of muscle function and muscle mass. So far, the association between the later and mortality in older adults is inconsistent. A meta-analysis was performed to assess whether muscle mass measured by appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) is associated with higher mortality in older adults. Articles of interest were searched for… Continue reading Low #muscle mass in #older adults and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis
#Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood #Pressure or #Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Current guidelines published by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology broadly recommend lifestyle approaches to prevent and treat elevated blood pressure and cholesterol. For patients with mildly or moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol, lifestyle-only approaches are the first line of therapy. The purpose of this scientific statement is to:… Continue reading #Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood #Pressure or #Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
The Effects of Aerobic #Exercise on Serum Biomarkers of Neuroplasticity and Brain Repair in #Stroke: A Systematic Review
To provide a novel overview of the literature and to summarise the evidence for the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) on serum biomarkers neuroplasticity and brain repair in stroke survivors. Data SourceWe conducted a systematic review and searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL using terms related to AE, neuroplasticity, brain repair, and stroke. Study SelectionTitles,… Continue reading The Effects of Aerobic #Exercise on Serum Biomarkers of Neuroplasticity and Brain Repair in #Stroke: A Systematic Review
The efficacy of #exergaming in people with major #neurocognitive disorder residing in long-term care facilities: a pilot randomized controlled trial
It is currently unknown whether exergaming is efficacious in people with major neurocognitive disorder (MNCD) residing in long-term care facilities. This pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) explored the efficacy of a stepping exergame program on gait speed, balance, mobility, reaction time, cognitive and neuropsychiatric outcomes, quality of life, and daily life functioning in people with… Continue reading The efficacy of #exergaming in people with major #neurocognitive disorder residing in long-term care facilities: a pilot randomized controlled trial
#Caffeine increases maximal #fat oxidation during a graded exercise test: is there a diurnal variation?
There is evidence that caffeine increases the maximal fat oxidation rate (MFO) and aerobic capacity, which are known to be lower in the morning than in the afternoon. This paper examines the effect of caffeine intake on the diurnal variation of MFO during a graded exercise test in active men. Methods Using a triple-blind, placebo-controlled,… Continue reading #Caffeine increases maximal #fat oxidation during a graded exercise test: is there a diurnal variation?
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