Physical activity has recently come to be seen as one of the best forms of medicine available. Studies have shown that simply getting on your feet can ward off all manner of ill health, from cancers to cardiovascular diseases. But how much do you need to do to reap the …
Read More »Exercise May Tone Up Women’s Bodies and Minds
Young women who regularly exercise may have more oxygen circulating in their brains — and possibly sharper minds, a small study suggests. The findings, from a study of 52 healthy young women, don’t prove that exercise makes you smarter, researchers said. On the other hand, it’s “reasonable” to conclude that exercise …
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Read More »Exercise decreases risk of injurious falls in elderly women
1. In this randomized controlled trial examining elderly women, exercise reduced the risk of falls requiring medical attention. 2. However, vitamin D supplementation and exercise did not significantly influence the overall rate of falls. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Falls in older adults result in great morbidity due …
Read More »Study: Costs reduced when low back pain treatment begins with physical therapy
A study in the scientific journal Health Services Research showed that initial referrals for physical therapy for patients with new episodes of low back pain (LBP) resulted in less than half the cost of imaging and generated lower costs associated with use of health care resources over time. Physical therapist …
Read More »Physical Activity’s Effect On The Brain: Seniors Who Exercise Protect Their Movement From Cognitive Decline
Damage to small areas of the brain known as “white matter hyperintensities” is often linked to problems with movement. As a person gets older, these movement problems, like difficulty walking or standing up, can have a detrimental effect on life. A recent study published inNeurology, the medical journal of the …
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