AbstractPhysical exercise may reduce dementia risk in aging, but varying reports on its effectiveness make it challenging to ascribe what level of exercise will have significant longer-term effects on important functions such as hippocampal-based learning and memory. This study compared the effect of three different 6-month exercise regimens on hippocampal-dependent cognition in healthy, elderly individuals.… Continue reading Long-Term Improvement in Hippocampal-Dependent #Learning Ability in Healthy, Aged Individuals Following High Intensity Interval #Training
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National, regional, and global trends in insufficient #physical activity among adults from 2000 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants
BackgroundInsufficient physical activity increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, poor physical and cognitive function, weight gain, and mental ill-health. Global prevalence of adult insufficient physical activity was last published for 2016, with limited trend data. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of insufficient physical activity for 197 countries and territories, from 2000 to 2022.MethodsWe collated… Continue reading National, regional, and global trends in insufficient #physical activity among adults from 2000 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive #walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back #pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundRecurrence of low back pain is common and a substantial contributor to the disease and economic burden of low back pain. Exercise is recommended to prevent recurrence, but the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an accessible and low-cost intervention, such as walking, is yet to be established. We aimed to investigate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness… Continue reading Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive #walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back #pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial
Impact of #lifestyle moderate-to-vigorous #physical activity timing on #glycemic control in sedentary adults with #overweight/obesity and metabolic impairments
ObjectiveModerate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) improves glucose levels; however, whether its timing affects daily glycemic control remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the impact of lifestyle MVPA timing on daily glycemic control in sedentary adults with overweight/obesity and metabolic impairments.MethodsA total of 186 adults (50% women; age, 46.8 [SD 6.2] years) with overweight/obesity (BMI, 32.9… Continue reading Impact of #lifestyle moderate-to-vigorous #physical activity timing on #glycemic control in sedentary adults with #overweight/obesity and metabolic impairments
Acute Vigorous #Exercise Decreases Subsequent Non-Exercise Physical Activity and Body Temperature Linked to #Weight Gain
Purpose Exercise benefits the body and mind, but its weight loss effect is less than generally expected. Although this phenomenon is likely due to an exercise intensity-dependent decrease in non-exercise physical activity (NEPA), resulting in a decrease in non-exercise activity thermogenesis, the underlying mechanisms and effects of exercise intensity remain unknown. Here we show that acute… Continue reading Acute Vigorous #Exercise Decreases Subsequent Non-Exercise Physical Activity and Body Temperature Linked to #Weight Gain
Longitudinal Associations Between #Optimism and Objective Measures of #Physical Functioning in Women
Identifying factors contributing to sustained physical functioning is critical for the health and well-being of the aging population, especially as physical functioning may precede and predict subsequent health outcomes. Prior work suggests optimism may protect health, but less is known about the association between optimism and objective physical functioning measures as individuals age.Objective To evaluate the… Continue reading Longitudinal Associations Between #Optimism and Objective Measures of #Physical Functioning in Women
Prospective Associations of Accelerometer‐Measured Machine‐Learned #Sedentary Behavior With Death Among Older Women: The OPACH Study
BackgroundSedentary behavior is a recognized mortality risk factor. The novel and validated convolutional neural network hip accelerometer posture algorithm highly accurately classifies sitting and postural changes compared with accelerometer count cut points. We examined the prospective associations of convolutional neural network hip accelerometer posture–classified total sitting time and mean sitting bout duration with all‐cause and… Continue reading Prospective Associations of Accelerometer‐Measured Machine‐Learned #Sedentary Behavior With Death Among Older Women: The OPACH Study
Chronic Effects of Static #Stretching Exercises on Muscle #Strength and Power in Healthy Individuals Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review with Multi-level Meta-analysis
The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial.ObjectiveWe aimed to examine the chronic effects of SS exercises on muscle strength and power as well as flexibility in healthy individuals across the lifespan.DesignSystematic review with meta-analysis of (randomized) controlled trials.Data SourcesA systematic literature… Continue reading Chronic Effects of Static #Stretching Exercises on Muscle #Strength and Power in Healthy Individuals Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review with Multi-level Meta-analysis
Effect of #Tai Chi vs Aerobic #Exercise on Blood #Pressure in Patients With PrehypertensionA Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Prehypertension increases the risk of developing hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Early and effective intervention for patients with prehypertension is highly important.Objective To assess the efficacy of Tai Chi vs aerobic exercise in patients with prehypertension.Design, Setting, and Participants This prospective, single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted between July 25, 2019, and January 24, 2022, at 2… Continue reading Effect of #Tai Chi vs Aerobic #Exercise on Blood #Pressure in Patients With PrehypertensionA Randomized Clinical Trial
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