The new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published by the World Health Organization are notable for what is missing: the minimum time for an exercise session. Similar to previous guidelines, these recognize the importance of regular activity on physical and mental well-being. The guidelines recommend a target of 150 to 300 minutes per week of…
Muscle Loss Leads to Falls—and the Pandemic Is Making It Worse
Older adults are at much higher risk of death from COVID-19 than their younger counterparts, but many also face another, less-recognized health risk associated with the pandemic: loss of muscle mass. This loss is one of the primary reasons for falls—the No. 1 cause of accidental death in those 65 and older. Also known as sarcopenia—from the Greek “sarco,” meaning…
UC Berkeley Tightens Virus Lockdown, Imposing Solo Exercise Ban and Enhanced Monitoring of Dorms
The University of California, Berkeley has ramped up its COVID-19 restrictions, issuing an “urgent sequestering requirement” for students living in campus dorms, asking them to remain confined to their rooms, with few exceptions, and prohibiting exercising alone outdoors. University authorities said in a notice Monday that students in dorms must remain in their rooms at…
Get Fit Now, and You’ll Remember It Down the Road
Exercise is good for you, but it might do more than you think. New research suggests that deciding to get fit today may help your brain well into the future. Brain age is a growing concern for people reaching middle age and beyond. You may even be expecting to experience memory loss, dementia, or other…
Classical Music Could Upgrade Your Exercise Playlist
For many people, an essential part of any exercise regime is the music that accompanies it. Whether you’re a runner, a rower, or a bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you have a favorite selection of tunes and some headphones to help you through. The right choice of music can inspire, energize and provide much needed…
Water Exercises as Effective as Gym Workouts
Swimming, aqua-aerobics, and other water-based exercises are popular for people aged 55 and older to keep fit without putting strain on the joints. A new study shows these forms of exercise could also help reduce cardiovascular disease. Previous studies show that water-based exercises have many benefits, including improving gait, balance, and mobility. It’s also thought to offer benefits…
Walking Away the Pain of Peripheral Artery Disease
Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, exercise programs may help improve walking ability and quality of life by relieving symptoms of leg pain, cramps,…
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