Exercise

Also age and participation in organised sports are associated with motor skillsCredit: University of Jyväskylä. A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and…

Smart devices that measure electrical signals from your skin have the potential to tell you about your stress levels, help your sports performances and allow you to track your emotionsCredit: Anna Stahl of RISE Smart devices that…

ESMO Breast Cancer Virtual Meeting, 23-24 May 2020Credit: ESMO Lugano, Switzerland, 22 May 2020 - Cancer-related fatigue is a prevalent and potentially persistent issue among breast cancer survivors, which can prevent them from…

Credit: Christopher Gannon, Iowa State University AMES, Iowa - Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us, even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders. Despite disruptions to our daily work and exercise…

Study: 1-year workout program shows benefits for older people at risk of dementiaCredit: UTSW DALLAS - May 20, 2020 - Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting…

Children perceive coercion as reducing their motivation for physical activityCredit: Tuukka Luukkonen / University of Jyväskylä A parent who knows a child's preferences and participates in the activities can guide the child…

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Whether for convenience, cost or comfort, many people look to online resources for fitness and exercise information -- especially when faced with fitness center and gym closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

UD researchers study how fear of cancer recurrence impacts a couple's quality of lifeCredit: Illustration by Jeffrey Chase To recur means to take place again. It is a word that can generate positive feelings when used in connection…

Credit: Dr. Alban Ylli Relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviors and should not be forgotten during social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age,…

What The Viewpoint Says: Recommendations for resuming intense exercise training for athletes and highly active people with COVID-19 are discussed. Authors: Eugene H. Chung, M.D., M.Sc., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the…

What The Study Did: Claims data for nearly 200,000 Medicare patients were used to examine the association between starting pulmonary rehabilitation within 90 days of being hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and…

Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesityCredit: Mike Worful Exercise and physical therapy often are recommended to help people who have arthritis. Both can strengthen muscle -- a benefit that also can…

Men and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests. Inactive participants in the study spent just over 4 days more…

No need to dial back jogging, cycling, skiing, aerobic dance and tennis Many worry strenuous exercise could hurt their joints 10 years of vigorous activity did not pose risk Strenuous activity for one to two hours weekly reduces…

Rutgers professor and medical school student collaborating on research touched by pandemic. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School student Paul Lavadera expected his career would put him on the front lines of dealing with medical…

Researchers find switch in chemical messaging is key prelude to motor skill acquisitionCredit: Spitzer Lab, UC San Diego Doctors have relentlessly impressed upon us the many benefits of exercise. Energy, mood, sleep and motor skills…

Tennis program for teachers, coachesCredit: Flinders University Children are set to move more, improve their skills, and come up with their own creative tennis games with the launch of 'HomeCourtTennis', a new initiative to assist…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 28, 2020--Experts in Indian traditional medicine, including the chair of the Government of India's committee charged to lead that nation's efforts on the potential uses…

With smaller airways, overcoming resistance takes more workCredit: Paolo Dominelli, University of Waterloo Bethesda, MD - While both sexes have the capacity for phenomenal athletic achievements, women on average must work harder to…

Anxiety and depression levels also significantly improved, according to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association CHICAGO--April 14, 2020--Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) should consider adopting a mindful yoga…