More Physical Activity, Less Sitting May Lower Risk for Stroke
Spending more time being physically active, particularly at moderate intensity, and less time being sedentary may lower the risk for having a stroke.
Diet and Exercise
Supervised Exercise Program Beneficial for Older Patients With Hip Fracture
For seniors with surgical repair of a hip fracture, a 12-month home-based, supervised, progressive exercise program improves functioning and physical performance.
Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Longer Life, Delayed Onset of Dementia
A healthy lifestyle in older adults is associated with longer life expectancy and with an increased proportion of remaining years lived without Alzheimer dementia.
Regular Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
A team of investigators conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of regular physical activity on the incidence of dementia among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Vitamin D and Target Exercises May Reduce Fall Risk in Postmenopausal Women
The effect of Vitamin D supplements in postmenopausal women are not well documented. A group of Turkish researchers conducted a study to assess the impact of vitamin D and exercise on balance, fall risk, and quality of life in this category of women.
Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic
Physical activity and less screen time are associated with better mental health outcomes for children during the pandemic.
Combined Exercise, Liraglutide Therapy for Healthy Weight Loss Maintenance
Investigators evaluated the effectiveness of a 1-year moderate to vigorous exercise program, liraglutide treatment, or the combination of both, compared with placebo, for the maintenance of healthy weight loss.
Sedentary Time Increases Stroke Risk for Younger Adults With Low Activity
Individuals younger than 60 years with low physical activity have an increased stroke risk in association with excess sedentary time of at least eight hours per day.
American Academy of Neurology Institute Quality Improvement Update for MS
The American Academy of Neurology Institute released a 2020 quality measurement set to improve care outcomes for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Pesticide to Be Banned Over Ties to Neurological Damage in Children
The Biden Administration said Wednesday that a widely used pesticide will be banned because it has been linked to neurological damage in children.
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