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The Relationship Among Step Count, Step Intensity, and Mortality in Adults
Investigators found an association between higher number of steps taken daily and lower all-cause mortality, lower mortality from cardiovascular disease, and lower mortality from cancer, but no association between intensity of steps and mortality in any of those areas.
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The Relationship Among Step Count, Step Intensity, and Mortality in Adults
The authors of this observational study of 4,840 adults show an association between higher number of steps taken daily and lower all-cause mortality, lower mortality from cardiovascular disease, and lower mortality from cancer, but no association between intensity of steps and mortality in any of those areas.
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Exercise and Risk of Falls in Older Adults
The authors of this meta-analysis of 46 multinational randomized, controlled trials exploring the association between long-term exercise training and risk of serious outcomes in adults older than 60 years of age noted a statistically significant reduction in risk for some fall-related outcomes depending on the frequency and intensity of exercise training.
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Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Living Longer Without Chronic Diseases
The authors found improving each of four “healthy lifestyle choices” added approximately one year of disease-free life between ages 40 and 75 years. Adopting all four “optimal” lifestyles was associated with nine years of life gained vs. adopting zero optimal lifestyles.
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Exercising After Cancer: Newest Evidence-Based Guidelines
The 2018 guidelines for exercise in cancer survivors conclude there is sufficient evidence to recommend specific doses of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and/or a combination of the two to improve common symptoms found in this population, such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, and quality of life.
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USPSTF Releases Draft Recommendations for Healthier Diets, More Physical Activity
The panel suggests using behavioral counseling to promote overall better lifestyles, prevent cardiovascular disease.
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Does Exercise Decrease Incident Depression in a High-Risk Population?
The authors of this large-scale, observational study found that three or more hours weekly of physical activity was associated with a decreased incidence of depression, even in patients with a high genetic risk of depression.
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Capsaicin for Muscle Energy
Ten men ran 1,500 meters six seconds faster and were slightly less fatigued after ingesting 12 mg of capsaicin than after ingesting a placebo capsule.
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Blood Pressure Control: Exercise vs. Meds
A random-effects network meta-analysis demonstrated comparable reductions in systolic blood pressure among normotensive and hypertensive participants using either antihypertensive medication or exercise interventions.
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Yoga for Memory
The authors of this small pilot study showed that a six-week yoga class led to benefits in working memory and mindfulness.