Category: Exercise & Rehab
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Walking Intervention Can Lower BP in Sedentary Older Adults
October 11, 2023 Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking additional 3,000 steps/day TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lifestyle walking intervention can reduce blood pressure in sedentary older adults with hypertension, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease.…
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How Many Steps Per Day Helps The Heart?
In the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors of a study reported that as little as 2,600 to 2,800 steps per day significantly reduced the risk of heart disease and death, with increasing benefits up to 8,800 steps per day. ~ Dr. Broussard September 21, 2023 Association of Daily Step Counts With…
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4,000 Steps a Day
This article suggests that a daily step count of about 4,000 steps a day, reduces cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. ~ Dr. Broussard The association between daily step count and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: a meta-analysis European Journal of Preventive Cardiology Published: 09 August 2023 Abstract Aims There is good evidence showing that inactivity and walking…
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Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis
— A good thing too, because most aren’t going to quit by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here. Rather, the risk factors…
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Physical activity improves symptoms of depression and anxiety in many adult populations
By Nicholas Ng Fat Hing, Ashley Jackson | Published April 14, 2023 Key Takeaways In this umbrella review, physical activity was effective in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, not only in those with mental health disorders and chronic diseases, but also in the general population. In addition, the greatest benefit of physical activity…
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How Many Steps a Day Keep the Grim Reaper at Bay?
— Hitting goal of 8,000 steps or more just 1 to 2 days a week tied to health benefits by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 28, 2023 Walking at least 8,000 steps even just a couple days per week was linked with a lower risk of death, a cohort study of U.S.…
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Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life linked to near doubling in risk of death
by British Medical Journal JUNE 21, 2022 The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid- to later life is linked to a near doubling in the risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This simple and safe…
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Is Physical Therapy a Solution to the Epidemic of Unnecessary Surgery?
In this article published at MedPage Today, the doctor is recommending people try physical therapy before submitting to surgery, especially for back surgery and knee surgery. ~ Dr. Broussard — Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation by Vijay Yanamadala, MD, MBA May 23, 2022 For decades, the U.S. healthcare system…
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Pilates Helps Reduce Risk of Falling in Older Adults
Falls in the elderly is a leading cause of death. As we age our balance gets worse, and this can lead to falls and injuries. A paper published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies showed that a 12-week, home-based exercise program may reduce the risk of falls in older adults. ~ Dr. Broussard…
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Elderly Runners vs Non-Runners and Knee Arthritis
In an paper published in the journal Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, the authors compared the incidence of knee arthritis in elderly runners versus non-runners. They found that middle aged runners didn’t have more signs of arthritis on their imaging studies than nonrunners. They concluded that running at elite or recreational levels did not increase…