What’s the best exercise for lowering blood pressure?
They may not be popular, but isometric exercises such as planks and wall sits have come out on top in a review assessing the efficacy…
Tag: Exercise
‘Weekend warriors’ still get the cardiovascular benefits from physical exercise
Physical activity has established benefits for health. The World Health Organization recommends adults do a minimum of 150–300 minutes of moderate or 75–150 minutes of…
What’s best for muscle gain – heavier weights or consistency?
Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle — but being consistent is more important than whether the weights are heavy or light, a study finds.…
In-hospital activity trackers increase step count and improve physical function: review
Use of wearable activity trackers during hospitalisation is associated with higher physical activity levels, less sedentary behaviour, and better physical functioning versus usual care, according…
Is exercise really better than medication for depression?
Depression is one of the biggest health issues in society today. It’s hard to know for sure how many people experience depression, but current best…
Morning exercise tied to larger cuts in CVD risk
Physical activity in the morning is associated with lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease, irrespective of the average total physical activity, according to a Dutch…
Is a weekly intense workout best for muscle strength?
Perth study compares shorter regular bouts of exercises with less frequent longer sessions.
Weekend-only exercise ‘as healthy as regular sessions’
A large study shows physical activity at recommended levels reduces mortality even if it is just a burst at the weekend.
Managing chronic kidney disease with physical activity
Alan is a 58-year-old courier driver who has chronic kidney disease. His medical history includes type 2 diabetes (diagnosed in 2009), low back pain, obesity…
Older soccer players ’embarrassed’ to seek help with cardiac pain
Players lack confidence in recognising warning symptoms and tend to put off seeking medical advice, researchers find.
